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Punchlines: Want real pumpkin with that latte?


We've all come to expect a bit of fake with our fast food, right?

No one really thinks that hamburgers are made with pure beef patties anymore. As most people scarf down the treat, they have likely come to terms with, or chosen to ignore, the fact that they may be getting a bit of unappetizing "pink slime" with each bite.

But Starbucks has decided to blow the lid off of fake this fall by adding real pumpkin to its spice latte. According to Jimmy Fallon, that's a mistake. He says we'd all rather just live with fake. Find out why in this weekend edition of Punchlines.

And one Taco Bell employee added something fake to a customer's nachos. Seth Meyers explains why placing the strange item in that fast-food order was a step too far.

Take a look at our favorite jokes from last night's late-night lineup, then vote for yours in the quick poll to the right. Watching from your smartphone or tablet? Then visit opinion.usatoday.com to cast your ballot.

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Punchlines: Would you like real pumpkin with that latte?
The late-night comics talk about fast food that's getting a bit more real. Take a look at our favorite jokes, then vote for yours at opinion.usatoday.com.
Eileen Rivers