Ok, ok, this photo isn’t real.   We created it on this site, which allows you to upload text to a McDonald’s sign and well, we just HAD to.

Not to be confused with the creepy big comfy couch, Krystal has launched a new social networking site known simply as The Big Red Couch.

For those of you familiar with Krystal Lovers Live (KLL), The Big Red Couch incorporates all the features of KLL (such as friend request, email, comment and bulletin capabilities) and marries it with the company’s own version of YouTube.

So not only can you meet and interact with fellow Krystal Lovers but you can watch new and vintage Krystal commercials, videos from the Krystal Square Off World Hamburger Eating Championship as well as videos of people telling their Krystal Story - a.k.a. - Krystal confessionals. You can also upload your own videos and photos to share. The site is still in beta but head on over to thebigredcouch.com and create yourself a profile. Iif you already have a KLL account there is no need to create a new profile.

Definitely make sure you check it out - its a great place to visit when procrastinating.

Happy Valentine’s Day and congratulations again to the five lucky couples who were selected for having the top “Krystal Lovers” Love Stories of 2008. The couples selected have received a $100 Krystal Gift Card and a Krystal Lovers Dinner Package that includes everything needed to have a romantic dinner at their favorite Krystal tonight.

In addition to being crowned a top Krystal Lover, many of these couples have become local Krystal-celebs as TV stations and newspapers are interviewing them about their Krystal Love story. Click here, here, and here to check out the media coverage.

And remember - you don’t have to be one of the top five Krystal Lovers to enjoy a romantic dinner at Krystal tonight. Just pack up a tablecloth, some candles and head out to your nearest Krystal. Oh, and don’t forget to treat your sweetie with a sweet new treat - the Chocolate-Covered Cherry MilkQuake.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Krystal has announced its top “Krystal Lovers” love stories of 2008.

The winning stories, which range from an employee meeting the “love of her life” at the restaurant to a couple who became engaged while enjoying hot and steamy Krystals, were chosen from hundreds of emails and represent the best tales of how love connections were made and romances kept alive thanks to Krystal.

In recognition of sealing their love with a Krystal over the years, the five “Krystal Lover Lovers” chosen will each receive a romantic Krystal Lovers’ Dinner package perfect for this Valentine’s Day.

The special gift will contain all the ingredients needed to create an intimate dinner at the couple’s favorite Krystal restaurant, including a $100 Krystal Gift Card, linen table cloth and napkins, candles, a CD of romantic music, matching “his and hers” Krystal Lover shirts and more. Below are the winning stories for this year.

If you think you’ve got a romantic Krystal story, send us an email at ? and you and your significant other could become one of our most romantic “Krystal Lovers” lovers of ‘09.

"Krystal Lovers" Love Stores for Valentine's Day 2008: