KFC introduces the "Double Down"...chicken IS the bun!!

[blankall]

Originally Posted by burnin_vernon

Where does it say it's 600?

"An you thought the low-carb Atkins diet was just a fad? Some have estimated this chicken experiment has more than 1,200 calories."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/0..._n_266848.html


"Rick Maynard with KFC public relations contacted us to say KFC estimates the numbers from The Vancouver Sun are inaccurate. According to their estimates, although they have not done an official workup the Double Down contains the following nutritional information:

Calories: 590
Calories from fat: 280
Total fat: 31g
Saturated fat: 10g
Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 190mg"


Although it's not official the number probably fluctuates a bit from 590. Not by much. They can't go around making statements that the sandwhich has 600 calories if it really has almost twice that.

Seriously you people need to think for two seconds.

It's just 2 chicken strips with some bacon, cheese, and mayo....not health food, but not horribly bad for you as long as the rest of your diet is good and you get a reasonable amount of exercise.

In other words it's no worse for you than eating out anywhere.

[keratosis]

[CrusaderPi]

Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

But what if the secret sauce is between two breasts instead of thighs? Still want to bury your face?

Someone was there already. Sloppy seconds anyone?

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

You seriously don't see something morally wrong with consuming that?

It has bacon on it....it's a moral imperative that I consume at least one at some point.

The hyperbole in this thread, and I imagine it is being hurled from dozens of glass houses, is astounding.

Yeah, if you eat one of those every day it's not a good thing. Having one, once in a while, isn't going to hurt anyone.

As for your comment above Trad, can you explain WHY it's morally wrong? Because there's no bread?

[Daradon]

Originally Posted by CrusaderPi

We're talking about bacon. Is enough ever enough?

Haha, too true. One time I fried up a pound of bacon with some honey mustard sauce, threw a little cheese on that mess and just ate that for dinner. Then I promptly fell asleep and spent the next day on the can.

I'm not saying that sandwiches like this are a horrible thing in themselves, as I already admitted, I would be very tempted to try one myself. But the habits that usually go around them are.

I'm not saying people shouldn't have these once in a while, but if you're eating anymore than one a week, you probably need to look at your habits, both for your own health and the health of society around you.

Unfortunately, there ARE a lot of people that do eat fast food 5 times a week, and alerting them of the health risks, and the gross social irresponsibility of these types of products is fair. Doubt anyone is really going to change their habits based on that anyway.

As I mentioned in my first post, it's fair to want to be treated every once in a while. It's fair to spoil yourself, or just forget about doing the right thing once in a while. You gotta live life, and yes, excess is a part of that AT TIMES. Unfortunately, for many people in western society, especially surrounding this issue, it's more of a lifestyle, and that's where the problems arise. Both personally and societally.

[CaptainCrunch]

From our friends at Cracked.com

http://www.cracked.com/blog/review-o...down-sandwich/

I nodded. “You’re talking about the Famous Bowl.”
“Yes, the Famous Bowl.” He shook his head and stared at his feet. I gritted my teeth, then stepped forward, slapping him as hard as I could. I think I left my feet.
His head recoiled from my blow, and he stumbled backwards, knocked off balance. He rubbed his jaw, staring at me while he regained his composure. “Thank you,” he finally said.

[The Yen Man]

So how is this any worse than eating a platter of chicken strips and fries? Last time I checked, no one had to question their moral fibre when sucking down a few of those at Costco.

[LGA]

Originally Posted by The Yen Man

So how is this any worse than eating a platter of chicken strips and fries? Last time I checked, no one had to question their moral fibre when sucking down a few of those at Costco.

I imagine it would be the equivalent of eating those chicken strips with a poutine sprinkled with bacon bits.

[Sample00]

Originally Posted by flizzenflozz

no, my friend, this will put you on a gurney

[4X4]

Trad, you can't be serious. You're bringing 'morals' into this? It's a freaking sandwich. Is it morally wrong to have two pieces of cake on your birthday?

Whew. Morally wrong. A sandwich.

[jammies]

Well, gluttony *is* a sin.

"Father, forgive me, for I have sinned. I ate me one o' them KFC sammiches, and.... upsized the pop."

"That's all you got? Hell, even old Dougherty had some good stuff about coveting that Somali girl who's working at the deli over on 4th. Get the hell out of here and don't come back until you have something God really despises. And bring me some take-out as your penance!"

[Methanolic]

Why am I not surprised.

Looks like the 'Double Down' is a go!!

the sandwich will launch across the U.S. on April 12.


http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/20...69396-qmi.html

[Ducay]

Finally a reason to visit Montana

[Kerplunk]

http://www.cracked.com/video_18133_8...s-hate-us.html

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Kerplunk

http://www.cracked.com/video_18133_8...s-hate-us.html

That. Was seriously fataing gross. Yet hilarious, in true cracked fashion.

[flip]

It can't compare with the good morning burger.

[Homer gasping for air due to being so out of shape]
TV Announcer: We take eighteen ounces of sizzling ground beef, and soak it in rich, creamery butter, then we top it off with bacon, ham, and a fried egg. We call it "The Good Morning Burger".
[Homer starts gurgling in ecstasy]

[3 Justin 3]

woohoo! Bring it on.

[Bigtime]

"It's 11am and you are ready for lunch. Time to double down on 11."

[KootenayFlamesFan]

CNN with an article about the Double Down burger among other high-calorie, high-fat treats.

At a March 24 press conference, V/Gladieux Enterprises, the catering company that services Fifth Third Field announced a sundae, "Which is fifteen scoops of Toft's ice cream served in a full size souvenir helmet for $25. It will serve 1 to 8 fans, you can enjoy by yourselves if you love ice cream or share with family and friends."

A solo at-bat with the Fifth Third Fanatic Freeze would average 2,325 calories, based on a ½-cup scoop size -- before a grand slam addition of whipped cream, hot fudge, rainbow sprinkles, peanuts, and cherries.

Dessert not on the roster? That same full-sized batting helmet can switch-hit as a bowl for cheese-drenched Fifth Third Nachos -- a perfect snack after you've finished running the bases the approximately 341 times it would take a 150-pound person to burn off the aforementioned ice cream.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/04/07...ex.html?hpt=C2

[Rathji]

Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

You seriously don't see something morally wrong with consuming that?

Morally wrong with eatting 2 pieces of chicken some bacon?

Did you forget the green text?

Do you feel morally wrong at a BBQ? or when you have a Whopper? Do you chastise yourself for eatting the chicken from your chicken salad? 9 lashes for a 10oz steak? 42 Hail Marys for the Chicken strips you had from A&W?

I don't feel morally wrong for eatting any kind of food. Even if I did, the Double Up is really no different than eatting ANY other kind of meat, so unless you are vegan, you should feel that guilt to.