A hamburger inspired by Pablo Escobar has generated controversy in the networks

February 1, 2019

The dish can be enjoyed in Australia. The Colombian community living in this country said that it seemed like a crime.

Burgers are all over the world. Fanaticism for fast food knows no boundaries and in the face of so much competition, more and more houses are looking for differentiate yourself from others by proposing creative themes.

In this context, an Australian bar made the difference, but it also generated controversy with its offer. It is one of a kind dish inspired by Pablo Escobar decorated with a supposed cocaine line and a fake $ 100 billwhich has sparked controversy among Colombian citizens living in this country.

"Escoburgers of Pablo", as they named the place of the meals in tribute to the leader of the cartel of Medellín, it is located in the city of Melbourne and among its letter they offer "The Boss Burger", in a play on words referring to the lord of drugs.

After waking up the controversy, Tom Elliot, one of the owners of the bar, said that the menu pretends to be funny, while his partner, Vaughn Marks, argued that it sounded like an original idea. "This is how most Australians see it"He said about it.

However, The irony that they used in their hamburger was not welcomed by Colombian citizens. And his discomfort was noted in the hamburger's social networks.

"Who the hell makes idol a drug dealer and puts a rolled note in a hamburger?" , wrote a user. "I hope that someday the owners will realize how offensive their restaurant is ", He emphasized another.

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"We do not endorse or encourage or promote Pablo Escobar or his actions in any manner whatsoever. We are Australians and we know how to laugh with a good word game. Hard not to offend someone in 2019 ", published their owners in a statement and concluded that they would not change the name of the store or its dishes.