> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.theomnicosm.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # A big burger week, ‘KPop’ goes Criterion, Storrie heads to ‘SNL’ and Pepsi Maple crosses the border - URL: https://www.theomnicosm.com/the-omnicosm-saturday-wrap-feb-28/ - Published: 2026-02-28T13:00:09.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-28T17:04:32.000Z - Description: Your weekly rundown of everything from Snackology, Popculturology and The Cold Open. - Author: Bill Kuchman - Tags: The Omnicosm • Saturday Wrap, The Omnicosm, McDonald’s, Connor Storrie, KPop Demon Hunters, Pepsi Hello! Welcome to the Feb. 28, 2026, edition of the **Saturday Wrap**. Here’s everything you might of missed from **The Omnicosm**. ![The Omnicosm](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f4/8b/f48be8ca-23c6-4d81-b0cf-da2fb0785911/content/images/size/w1600/2026/02/the-omnicosm-wordmark-new.png) Welcome to The Omnicosm! This publication is a free newsletter, but it’s fueled by readers like you. Support independent news, reviews and more for **just $5 a month**. [Upgrade to Paid](https://www.theomnicosm.com/about/#/portal/account/plans) Includes access to **Snackology**, **Popculturology** and **The Cold Open**. [ ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f4/8b/f48be8ca-23c6-4d81-b0cf-da2fb0785911/content/images/size/w2000/format/webp/2026/02/snackology-review-mcdonalds-big-arch-lede.jpg) Snackology I ate the ‘biggest and boldest’ McDonald’s burger In a world where every fast food chain is rolling out chicken sandwiches, chicken wraps and chicken tenders, it’s easy to forget that these chains built their reputations on the humble burger. It turns out McDonald’s didn’t forget. The iconic fast food restaurant is rolling out the Big Arch Burger on March 3 — and I’ve already eaten one in order to tell you exactly what to expect. Keep reading ... ](https://www.theomnicosm.com/snackology-review-mcdonalds-big-arch-burger/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f4/8b/f48be8ca-23c6-4d81-b0cf-da2fb0785911/content/images/size/w1000/format/webp/2026/02/snackology-snack-chat-mcdonalds-big-arch-lede.jpg)SnackologyMcDonald’s introduces its biggest and boldest burger, MLB has a (Baja) Blast ](https://www.theomnicosm.com/snackology-snack-chat-feb-2026/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f4/8b/f48be8ca-23c6-4d81-b0cf-da2fb0785911/content/images/size/w2000/format/webp/2026/02/snackology-burger-king-whopper-review-lede.jpg)SnackologyDoes Burger King’s ‘elevated’ Whopper live up to the hype? ](https://www.theomnicosm.com/snackology-review-burger-king-elevated-whopper/) [ Snackology The newest version of V8 Energy has zero sugar. But a ton of caffeine. ](https://www.theomnicosm.com/snackology-review-v8-energy-zero-sugar/) [ ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f4/8b/f48be8ca-23c6-4d81-b0cf-da2fb0785911/content/images/size/w2000/format/webp/2026/02/snackology-review-oreo-stuf-doom-lede.jpg) Snackology Oreo has a date with doom ... Doctor Doom! Like any good story, the rollout of the Marvel Oreo Stuf of Legends Cookies ended on a cliffhanger. Only three of the four collectible packs were revealed last month — what had happened to that fourth pack? And who would be featured on it? It turns out that final pack had a date with doom. Doctor Doom. Marvel’s great heroes — and our tastebuds — must now confront the might of Marvel Oreo Stuf of Doom Cookies. Keep reading ... ](https://www.theomnicosm.com/snackology-review-marvel-oreo-stuf-doom/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f4/8b/f48be8ca-23c6-4d81-b0cf-da2fb0785911/content/images/size/w2000/format/webp/2026/02/snackology-review-mr-pibb-lede.png)SnackologyThe revamped Mr. Pibb Zero Sugar is an instant favorite ](https://www.theomnicosm.com/snackology-review-mr-pibb-zero-sugar/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f4/8b/f48be8ca-23c6-4d81-b0cf-da2fb0785911/content/images/size/w2000/format/webp/2026/02/snackology-review-pepsi-maple-lede.jpg)SnackologyOh Canada, you need to share Pepsi Maple Cola with America ](https://www.theomnicosm.com/snackology-review-pepsi-maple-cola/) [ ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f4/8b/f48be8ca-23c6-4d81-b0cf-da2fb0785911/content/images/size/w2000/format/webp/2026/02/snackology-review-lays-flavor-swap-lede.jpg) Snackology The new Flavor Swap wave of chips puts a ‘tasty twist’ on Cheetos, Ruffles and Doritos Wanna know how to make me feel super old? Hand me three bags of limited-edition chips featuring a bunch of social media stars. That’s exactly what happened when I got bags of Lay’s Sweet Southern Heat Barbecue on Cheetos Crunchy, Doritos Cool Ranch on Ruffles and Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream on Doritos. The crossover flavors are all part of PepsiCo’s ambitious new Flavor Swap lineup — and each flavor comes with its own social media personality or personalities attached to it. Keep reading ... ](https://www.theomnicosm.com/snackology-review-lays-flavor-swap/) [ Snackology Food Finds: Mr. Pibb Zero Sugar, Wonder Banana Creme Cakes, and a giant Ben & Jerry’s tub ](https://www.theomnicosm.com/snackology-food-finds-mr-pibb-wonder-ben-jerrys/) --- [ ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f4/8b/f48be8ca-23c6-4d81-b0cf-da2fb0785911/content/images/size/w1000/format/webp/2026/02/the-cold-open-snl-connor-storrie-promo-lede.jpg) The Cold Open *Heated Rivalry* star Connor Storrie breaks out the Russian for an accent duel *SNL* is finally back this weekend, with Heated Rivalry breakout star Connor Storrie hosting the first episode since before the Winter Olympics. It feels like it’s been forever, but we last left *SNL* on high note when Alexander Skarsgård hosted — and if this promo is a hint at what’s in store for this weekend, I’m looking forward to Storrie’s episode. Keep reading ... ](https://www.theomnicosm.com/the-cold-open-snl-connor-storrie-promo/) [ The Cold Open Harry Styles to host *SNL* on March 14 ](https://www.theomnicosm.com/the-cold-open-snl-harry-styles-hosting/) --- [ ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f4/8b/f48be8ca-23c6-4d81-b0cf-da2fb0785911/content/images/size/w2000/format/webp/2026/02/popculturology-kpop-demon-hunters-criterion-lede.jpg) Popculturology *KPop Demon Hunters* gets golden opportunity with Criterion Collection If you’re not familiar with the Criterion Collection, the company produces the gold standard of physical media releases. In a world of streaming, Criterion has doubled down on high quality packaging while preserving the practice of including interviews and commentary that was once standard on home releases of movies. The prestige that Criterion carries makes it super huge news that *KPop Demon Hunters* and Guillermo del Toro’s *Frankenstein* will be joining the collection later this year. 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