Many carnivores — and burger lovers — know the feeling. After polishing off a steak or pork chop, you gradually start to feel a bit overheated. You get flushed, and uncomfortable, and you sweat.
The ‘meat sweats’ is a very real, if not scientifically-named, phenomenon. But Arby’s is now giving the term a whole new meaning.
This holiday season, the sandwich chain is giving select customers their own ‘meat sweats’ — and by that they mean meat-printed sweatpants and sweatshirts.
Very punny: Arby’s created ‘meat sweats’ – sweats covered with a meat pattern
Good one: ‘Meat sweats’ typically refer to the habit of sweating after eating a lot of meat
The lucky ones: These are actually wearable, but they are not for sale and will only be gifted to select fans
The sweats feature images of the different kind of meats that Arby’s puts on its sandwiches, like roast beef, ham, turkey, and chicken.
The pockets and hood both have bacon patterns on the inside, and there is ‘expandable waistline technology for post-meal comfort.’
Unfortunately for intrigued shoppers, Arby’s won’t be selling the sweats. Instead, a limited number of selected customers will be given them for free this week for the holidays.
Also this month, the chain announced that it will be offering a new sandwich called the Arbynator, which is stuffed with curly fries.
Variety: The sweats are covered with pictures of turkey, ham, and chicken
Don’t eat it: The unisex sweats have pockets and hoods that feature a bacon pattern
It’s made with roast beef, Cheddar sauce, Arby’s sauce, Horsey sauce, and a pie of those seasoned fries on top.
Other food brands have tried their hand at apparel in the past year. For Thanksgiving, Stove Top Stuffing sold limited-edition ‘Thanksgiving dinner pants’ for $19.98, promising that the stretchy waistband was perfect for wearing during a big Thanksgiving meal.
KFC put out a whole line of apparel and accessories, and recently added a new Christmas sweater and several T-shirts to its collection.
Also this year, Pizza Hut created a pizza parka, and McDonald’s launched its own clothing line as well.