“The man who invented the hamburger was smart. The man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius” is a burger quotation that has been printed on many images. American actor and producer Matthew McConaughey was asked “What’s your junk food of choice?” in the Daily News (New York, NY) on April 24, 2009, and he answered:
“I’ll eat more cheeseburgers, man. That’s my favorite food. Man who invented the hamburger was smart; man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius.”
Wikipedia: Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey (/məˈkɒnəheɪ/; born November 4, 1969) is an American actor and producer. He first gained notice for his supporting performance in the coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused (1993), which is considered by many to be the actor’s breakout role. After a number of supporting roles in films including Angels in the Outfield and Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994), McConaughey’s breakthrough performance as a leading man came in the legal drama A Time to Kill (1996). He followed this with leading performances in the science fiction film Contact and the historical drama Amistad (1997), the comedy-drama The Newton Boys (1998), the satire EDtv (1999), the war drama U-571 (2000) and the psychological thriller Frailty (2001).
Daily News (New York, NY)
Celebrity pop quiz: Matthew McConaughey
By PATRICK HUGUENIN
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
APR 24, 2009 | 5:00 PM
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Okay, so what’s your junk food of choice?
I’ll eat more cheeseburgers, man. That’s my favorite food. Man who invented the hamburger was smart; man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius.
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Greg Almond
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Words of Wisdom from Matthew McConaughey: “Man who invented the hamburger was smart…man who invented the cheeseburger was genius!
11:22 AM · Apr 28, 2009·Twitter Web Client
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WWMMD
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“Man who invented the hamburger was smart; man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius” Book of Matthew (McConaughey)
12:05 PM · Jun 28, 2009·Twitter Web Client
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J.D. Lyons
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“The man who invented the hamburger was smart. The man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius.” - Matthew McConaughey. Excellent point.
11:28 AM · Mar 30, 2010·Twitter Web Client
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By Julia Maish | MAY 30, 2017
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“[The] man who invented the hamburger was smart; [the] man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius.”
–Matthew McConaughey, actor
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“Man who invented the hamburger was smart; man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius.” - Matthew McConaughey
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GrubAmericana
@GrubAmericana
Today’s Food Quote: “Man who invented the hamburger was smart; man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius.” - Matthew McConaughey
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