COOOOOLD! Dairy Queen Blizzard Cup Lineup (Ep 74)
Two global contenders. One chilly showdown. This week, the Bros head to Dairy Queen to match up with the “global flavors” of their limited-time Blizzard Cup Lineup. A “Mexican-style Hot Chocolate made with ABUELITA™ Blizzard® Treat” for Darren. A “BISCOFF® Cookie Blizzard® Treat” for Max (and a taste of “Strawberry Mango-flavored Mochi Blizzard® Treat”). The story: Dairy Queen began in Illinois in 1940, pioneered the soft-serve game, and was snapped up by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway empire in 1997. These World Cup tie-ins may or may not be officially licensed, but take that up with Dairy Queen. Plus: Vintage YouTube. Carvel’s better story. Mr. Peeper is watching. Martha Stewart and freeze ray technology. The death of the mall. And more. In the closing segment: Darren rigs up a corporate randomizer so he and Max can pitch Warren Buffett a series of unhinged, high-concept cross-promotions. They’ll either secure a multi-billion dollar investment or never again be allowed at a ...