When the world in quarantine needed skateboarding the most, Tony Hawk taught us how to cross the Internet. Now, in our COVID-19 short dream, he has re-emerged in the form of a “Tony Hawk burrito,” which comes with a free side of gaming clout: access to the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 warehouse demo for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or PC.
Chipotle announced on Monday that the first 2,000 customers who order the new Tony Hawk burrito on the Chipotle mobile app or via their website will receive a code via email which will then give access to a demo version of ‘ the re-launch of the Pro Skater franchise. This means you need to have an account, but you can set it up in less time than it takes to delete your first skate trick attempt.
The Hawk burrito is now available through August 14th. It is made with brown rice, black beans, chicken, tomatillo-red chili salsa, and guac. In other words, Chipotle’s innovation lies here in the demo code, not in an unfamiliar ingredient combination like magical Tony-shaped black bean.
“This first in its kind menu integration gives our fans a chance to dine like the greatest skater of all time and access the demo for one of the summer’s most anticipated releases of video games,” said Chris Brandt, Chief Marketing Officer of Chipotle , in a press release. “Real athletes need real food, and Chipotle is excited to continue part of Tony’s training routine, whether it’s competing at the skate park or in a video game.”
Tony Hawk and Pro Skater 1 and 2, which first came out in 1999 and 2000 respectively, informed the freshmen of all my friendships from the schools to a large extent. It’s a favorite video game that I have not stopped listening to since its release, and Hawk said in the press release that the game will be enjoyable for all players old and new.
“Whether you’re a veteran THPS player or new to the game, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 has something for everyone,” he said.
Hawk also notes that Chipotle burritos are “a favorite way to refuel after long skate sessions,” suggesting that we all know how to estimate. Let’s make him proud if you do not have a skateboard, try the cardboard version that Hawk himself has shredded with.
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