Why bother with the bun? That's the premise of KFC's latest offering, the Double Down, a sandwich that replaces the traditional bun with two original recipe chicken fillets that hold bacon, cheese and some secret sauce.
An you thought the low-carb Atkins diet was just a fad? Some have estimated this chicken experiment has more than 1,200 calories.
Here's what folks in the BV Community are saying about this new menu item KFC is testing out in two states: Nebraska and Rhode Island.
Hey Oprah! Can I getta coupon?
"Yeah, you'll be 'doubling down' and clutching your chest in pain after this sammich. I can't lie ... it does look good, though." -- seoulsearching84
"This is one of those food items you ask for prior to your last minutes on death row ... or if you knew for sure the world is gonna end soon." -- blacquineze
"Why don't I just shoot up some lard in a vein and be done with it?" -- wjs1
"I just gained 2 pounds from looking at it." -- blacquineze
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By: Staci on 8/26/2009 3:05PM
I'll say!!! That's exactly what America was missing: another artery clotting meal lol! "Lawdamercy!"
How much is it going for a $1? Salad is what $10?
Where else? Only in America! I’m being to think they are in cahoots with Insurance companies & doctors, this way they can keep us bloated & sick so they can stay in business and make profits. “Ain’t " no money in a healthy nation. Mo money , mo money!
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By: nancy hopkins on 8/27/2009 7:29AM
my god !!!
no one could have said it better !
thank you for sharing....lol
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By: Tanji Reed Marshall on 9/01/2009 7:04PM
I find the new breakfast sandwich another form of a company making money the best way they know how. KFC is in the business of making money. It's not necessarily their fault if Americans will eat such horrific foods. If people are truly so appalled by this new menu item, the fastest way to end it is NOT to buy it. No company is going to keep a slow selling item on its menu, especially in today's economic climate. KFC is just doing what they do...Try to sell food items they know someone is bound to buy....
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By: Sue on 8/26/2009 3:16PM
The slogan should really read:
“Why bother with the bun, all you need is a defibrillator." Lol !
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By: Train Wreck on 8/26/2009 3:33PM
Smoking, drinking, driving, flying, and eating. Huh! All unhealthy and could kill you. That's life. Might as well "Double Down" while you can. Enjoy life. You still can go to heaven.
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By: Kate on 8/26/2009 3:49PM
If you are a responsible person (or a parent especially) who needs to be around for your loved ones & you have a little bit of sense, then you’ll understand that you can control or stop drinking & smoking as well as watch what you eat. When you do that, you can pretty much eliminate or minimize the risk.
The risk of dying from driving and flying are really minimal and less predictable, & something you can’t control.
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By: TATE on 8/31/2009 5:02PM
I'll drink to that.
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By: banga bang on 8/31/2009 8:43PM
lol i cant agree with u more...
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By: vanessa on 8/26/2009 4:16PM
HEY KFC, CAN SAY HEART ATTACK!! IN FAIRNESS THOUGH IT'S IS NOT KFC THAT IS THE PROBLEM, THEY ONLY SELL IT BECAUSE IT WILL BE BOUGHT BY SOMEONE!! NO WONDER WE ARE THE GENERATION THAT IS OBESE AND THE MOST UN-HEALTHY!!
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By: Train Wreck on 8/26/2009 4:30PM
Cavemen did well in BC. My point is that God has control. Not us. We can eat heathly, but it's God choice. If he wants us, he will take us. In some countries kids have no food. I am not a parent but if I become one, I am not going to be a dictator of food.
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