# Thriller-Themed Burgers This Eggos Waffle Burger is One of Many Stranger Things Menu Items By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-10-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-burger References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/food-porn/stranger-burgers/) & [luckychip](http://luckychip.co.uk/) Inspired by the Netflix phenomenon Stranger Things, this Eggos waffle burger is just one item on a menu dedicated to the television program. English eatery [Lucky Chip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-cereals) is offering a special Stranger Things menu for the month of October that features the waffle burger (containing a smoked bacon, peanut butter, jelly, beef patty, American cheese and a hint of chili) as well as the [Demogorgon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demogorgon-plush) burger (beef patty filled with demi gorgonzola cheese, cheddar, Mac sauce and pickled onions). Five other burgers are on the menu, plus onion rings inspired by the mysterious Eleven, a [Hawkins High School](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggo-stranger-things-hawkins-homestyle-waffles)-themed snack box and a variety of french fries. The menu is an example of how pop culture can be incorporated into the food industry while also taking advantage of the spooky season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pop Culture-inspired Menus:** The incorporation of popular TV shows and movies into menu items provides a unique dining experience and attracts a niche market. - **Themed Food Experiences:** Creating menus and dishes based on a specific theme allows restaurants to stand out and offer customers a memorable experience. - **Seasonal Marketing Strategies:** Linking food menus to specific seasons or holidays creates a sense of anticipation and can boost customer engagement during those periods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can create themed menus to attract customers and enhance their dining experience. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The incorporation of pop culture into menu items provides opportunities for innovation and differentiation within the food and beverage industry. - **Entertainment Industry:** Collaborating with popular TV shows or movies to create special menu items can help promote both the show/movie and the restaurant, forming a mutually beneficial partnership. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV Show-Inspired Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggo-stranger-things-hawkins-homestyle-waffles.md) - [Sci-Fi Show QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-x-stranger-things.md) - [Sci-Fi Fast Food Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-x-stranger-things.md) - [80s-Style Sci-Fi Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfer-boy-pizzas.md) - [Television Tie-In Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-the-official-cookbook.md) - [Sci-Fi Plant-Based Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickn-nuggets.md) - [Monstrous Sci-Fi Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demogorgon-crunch.md) - [Themed Sci-Fi Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palermo-villa-stranger-things-pizza.md) - [Whimsical Gothic-Themed Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-of-misfortune.md)