# Celeb-Inspired Gourmet Burgers This Culture-Fusing Cronut Burger is Inspired by Actor Willem Dafoe By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cronut-burger References: [pornburger.me](http://pornburger.me/2014/10/29/the-willem-dafoenut/) If you have ever considered eating a cronut burger, but dismissed the thought because it seemed like too epically trashy to even contemplate, this gourmet style culture and cuisine-fusing creation is worth much more than a second thought. Inspired by Willem Dafoe, PornBurger's Mathew Ramsey concocted the Willem Dafoenut. Described as an "American badass with French roots delivers an intensely layered performance," the sandwich stack includes a buttery parmesan cronut (what?!), cornichon relish, [beef marrow french onion dip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-seor-frenchie), black pepper bacon (hello) and a "[smoosh fried" beef patty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hac-sandwich). This cronut burger would be best enjoyed watching a movie Dafoe costars in with Bill Murray (hey Wes Anderson), as PornBuger also created the Bill U Murray Me burger. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gourmet Burger Fusions:** There is an opportunity to create more culture-fusing gourmet burgers inspired by celebrities or other cultural touchpoints. - **Unique Burger Ingredients:** There is an opportunity to experiment with unique, unexpected ingredients like cronuts or beef marrow to create standout burgers. - **Movie-themed Burgers:** There is an opportunity to create movie-themed burgers, using ingredients or inspiration from movies or actors, to cater to film fans or pop culture enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Restaurants, food trucks, and gourmet burger bars can capitalize on the trend of creating new, unique burgers inspired by cultural touchpoints. - **Movie Industry:** Movie theaters, film festivals, and other film-related events can offer movie-themed burgers during screenings or events to create a fun, immersive experience for attendees. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** Brands and agencies can leverage the trend of creating unique, culture-fusing burgers by partnering with restaurants or food trucks to promote their products or services in a unique way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beignet Bun Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beignet-cheeseburger-sliders.md) - [Flagship-Celebrating Burger Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-cake-1.md) - [Movie-Themed Burger Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wahlburgers-the-union-combo.md) - [Cinematic QSR Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-best-bubs-burgers.md) - [Pepperoni-Packed Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-smash.md) - [Burger-Infused Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-infused-cocktail.md) - [Holiday Story-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-beast-burger.md) - [Hot Dog Danishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-damour.md) - [Exclusive Smashburger Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-frites-burger.md)