Shake Shack’s Pimento Burger is Elite PR Grifting

Shake Shack just dropped a ‘Masters-inspired’ pimento menu because they want you to think a fast-food burger is a ticket to Augusta. I’ll be honest, I know exactly what’s happening here because I’ve been the guy hired to stand in the background of ‘prestige’ events just to make the sponsor look like they belong. This isn't about the Southern flavor; it's a branding pivot to trick people into feeling like they’re in a VIP tent while they’re actually standing in a suburban strip mall. It’s the same energy as supplement brands sending me a 'luxury' gold-plated shaker bottle for a product that's mostly sugar—it's a distraction from the reality of the calories. They know you aren't getting into the golf tournament, so they’re selling you the crumbs of the culture with some orange cheese.

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