Springbok Pass the Ketchup Hamburger Puzzle

 

Nothing ever beats a burger
When you’re feeling lean and mean,
And the only think you’re thinking of is food.
It’ll fill your empty tummy
With a flavor that’s so yummy,
It can brighten up the meanest, maddest mood. 

Those are just the opening lines from the Ode to a Hamburger poem that is printed on the back cover of Springbok's vintage 1978 Pass the Ketchup jigsaw puzzle. 

While I'd never even try to eat a burger the size of the one in the image, I do think it is a fun picture and I know that working this puzzle appeals to all of those members of my family who love, love, love a juicy, hot off the grill hamburger.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

In terms of technical details, Springbok's Pass the Ketchup puzzle is puzzle number PZL2073 and was manufactured in 1978. It has 550 pieces and the finished puzzle will measure 20 ¼ inches square when completed.

WHERE TO FIND THIS PUZZLE

Of course, this puzzle is now more than forty years old. You may be able to find a new, sealed copy or you may have to settle for a preowned puzzle. Whichever option you choose, you can see if Springbok's Pass the Ketchup hamburger puzzle is available on eBay by following this link. You will find when you click through that over the years Springbok has produced a few puzzles with hamburgers on them.  If you cannot find this one, you might see another one that you like.

Thanks for dropping in! You never know what puzzles I might have in store for you!

Brenda

Quick Links:

Find Springbok's Pass the Ketchup on eBay.

See all of the jigsaw puzzles in my eBay store.

 

 

Heinz Ketchup Red Jigsaw Puzzle

Past tense. Unfortunately, I have to say that Heinz GAVE away 57 Ketchup Red jigsaw puzzles. Yes, the 570-piece puzzle was called Ketchup Red and yes, it was indeed done in only one very recognizable color. The contest closed on May 8, 2020, but it turns out that you can buy the puzzle directly from Heinz. Read through to the end for details on where to find the puzzle.

Jigsaw puzzles have seen a huge resurgence in popularity because of the pandemic and because we are all trying to stay home and stay safe. People are looking for different activities and have once again embraced jigsaw puzzles and board games. Puzzles offer another form of entertainment beyond what is available electronically and there have even been reports of jigsaw puzzle shortages. Certainly there has been an uptick in the volume of puzzles selling on eBay.

A comment from Heinz Kraft Canada quoted on My Modern Met explains this particular puzzle. “Heinz is known for its iconic slow-pouring ketchup. In a period when everyone had a little more time on their hands and puzzle popularity has skyrocketed, we wanted to help pass the time by connecting the two. This puzzle is worth the patience—only this time, you can’t hold it at the perfect angle to solve it.”

Heinz claims that this puzzle, Ketchup Red, just might be ‘the slowest puzzle on earth.’ That tagline stems from previous Heinz advertising slogans and references to their ketchup being slow. Some might remember the 1970s when Heinz’s advertising claimed it was the “Slowest Ketchup in the West" and when Carly Simon and ketchup kept us waiting with the song, "Anticipation.” Finally, in the 1980s, Heinz reminded us that “The best things come to those who wait.”

WHERE TO BUY THE KETCHUP PUZZLE

I missed the opportunity to enter though the all-red color scheme might just have been too challenging for me.  It is great that Heinz has made it possible for jigsaw puzzlers who love Heinz Ketchup as much as they do a tough puzzle to buy it, especially in this time of quarantine when they are looking for an extra challenge.

Heinz donated all profits from the sale of the puzzle to Food Banks Canada. Unfortunately, you can no longer buy the puzzle directly from Heinz. If you are interested in buying it, you can find it on eBay by clicking right here.

Would you be interested in working Ketchup Red?

Happy Puzzling!
Brenda

MORE PUZZLES:

Read about Springbok’s Little Red Riding Hood’s Hood puzzle.