One of the most frustrating parts of match day is queuing up for some grub. It can sometimes take almost five whole minutes, time that you could instead be spending reading the fanzine from cover to cover, or wistfully wondering how much it would cost to buy an executive box for you and your mates to live in 24/7.

That problem could soon be a thing of the past thanks to the Exhaust Burger (above). Designed by some demented Iranians, this contraption fits neatly on to your exhaust pipe and will cook a quarter-pounder while you’re driving, all ready for you to scoff once you arrive at the ground.

Or, if you’re into the more ‘exotic’ cuisine, it’ll even grill some fresh roadkill that you might have picked up on your way there – be the envy of your friends as you chew away on a delicious piece of fox as your heroes warm up before kick off.

You might be thinking that there’s a chance that the toxic emissions from your exhaust pipe will poison you to death within seconds of taking a bite, but the designers insist that no fumes will come into contact with your food whatsoever.

By looking at the pictures, we’re not entirely convinced, but even though Iran is part of the axis of evil, we’re prepared to give them the benefit of the doubt. Now all we need is a gear stick that dispenses three types of sauce and mustard and life will be complete…. More at www.designboom.com/contest

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