Fact #1: It was not originally George’s idea. A guy named Michael J. Boehm invented it. But George bought the naming rights for a stake in the company. Smart move, champ.
Fact #2: There is a Red Lobster themed George Foreman Grill. It’s real. It sears shrimp and leaves a cheddar biscuit smell in your kitchen. No joke.
Fact #3: The grill has a dedicated cult following on Reddit. People share recipes for everything from bacon-wrapped dates to grilled pineapple toast. It’s a community.
The Design: Still Weird
The slanted surface is pure genius. Fat drips into a little tray. George used to hold it up on TV and yell, “Look at all that fat!”
It felt like a personal victory. You were eating responsibly. Meanwhile, you just ate a quarter-pound of ground beef in five minutes flat.
Today’s versions have removable plates. You can actually wash them without a PhD in scrubbing. Progress is beautiful.
