After Eating Over 35,000 Big Macs, How Much Has This McDonald's Superfan Spent On Burgers? - Tasting Table

"Don Gorske first sampled the Big Mac in 1972, immediately recognizing his special relationship with the burger, which became a staple of his diet."

"Over the years, Gorske kept meticulous records of his Big Mac consumption, including receipts and cartons, leading to a Guinness World Record of 35,000 burgers."

"Calculating Gorske's total expenditure on Big Macs involves assumptions about average prices and consumption rates, estimating he has spent around $95,000 since 1972."

Don Gorske has dedicated over 50 years to consuming McDonald's Big Macs, estimating that 90% of his diet consists of this burger. He began eating them daily in 1972, initially consuming up to nine per day, which later averaged to about two. By March 2025, he reached a Guinness World Record of 35,000 Big Macs. Calculating his total expenditure, it is estimated that he has spent around $95,000 on Big Macs over the years, based on average prices and consumption rates.

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