hamburger grotesque
n.— «In franchise parlance, Burger King’s ubiquitous bun logo is called the “hamburger grotesque,” and its reputation among young consumers is critical, a court has heard.» —“Things get ugly in legal bunfight” by Natasha Wallace Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) Jan. 6, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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