KFC wants to kill us all; or, Colonel, you spoil us!

[TrooperBari]

No wonder there's such a push for improving health care in America. Look what's coming down the pike:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dailydish/2009/08/bellying-up-to-kfcs-double-down-.html
http://consumerist.com/5342699/kfc-has-a-bacon-sandwich-that-uses-fried-chicken-as-bread
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/video/default-ap.aspx?cp-documentid=5ed52652-023c-4e1d-adb0-91de4bb36623

We were dubious when we first read that Kentucky Fried Chicken was coming out with a new sandwich that does away with the bread in favor of two fried fillets. And that the "sandwich" part of the sandwich involved was made of cheese, something called Colonel's sauce .. and bacon?

Could that possibly be true?

After all, this was the fast-food chain that seemed to be going all healthy on us, setting off stampedes for its new grilled chicken offerings.

We lobbed a call to a media representative. And the rest is a good news-bad news story. First, the good news. The sandwich does indeed exist, and it is called the double down. It is made of two Original Recipe fillets, bacon, Swiss and pepper jack cheese and something called the Colonel's sauce.

You apparently get 1,700 calories for $6.99. That puts even the Famous Bowls to shame.

 

[andyouare?]

The idea of this guy's "special sauce" makes me queasy.

 

[MartinEnigmatica]

We were dubious when we first read that Kentucky Fried Chicken was coming out with a new sandwich that does away with the bread in favor of two fried fillets. And that the "sandwich" part of the sandwich involved was made of cheese, something called Colonel's sauce .. and bacon?

Could that possibly be true?

After all, this was the fast-food chain that seemed to be going all healthy on us, setting off stampedes for its new grilled chicken offerings.

We lobbed a call to a media representative. And the rest is a good news-bad news story. First, the good news. The sandwich does indeed exist, and it is called the double down. It is made of two Original Recipe fillets, bacon, Swiss and pepper jack cheese and something called the Colonel's sauce.

And I'm impressed with this overall. 1,700 calories? Managing to recreate Special Sauce into an even creepier term? Kudos, kudos to you, KFC. So much for your healthier grilled efforts, we all know where your heart is.

 

[TrooperBari]

On the operating table?

 

[Mizzougrad96]

I'm sorry, but holy **** does that look good...

 

[Some Guy]

I'm sorry, but holy **** does that look good...

It makes me sick just to look at it.

Of course, I've got a full stomach now. Maybe if I were hungrier. And could win a hefty cash prize for eating it, a la Fear Factor.

 

[fishwrapper]

Should come with a coupon for a:

 

[Mizzougrad96]

It's something I would eat once and then never again. I couldn't tell you the last time I went to a KFC, and $6.99 for a sandwich is insane, but that will do well, especially down south.

The stackers at BK sell incredibly well and I doubt they're much worse for you than KFC's latest offering.

 

[TrooperBari]

In fairness, I believe it's $6.99 for a combo. The potato wedges and drink might push the calorie count past 2,000.

 

[Some Guy]

This sandwich makes me hate America.

 

[Diabeetus]

Hopefully Raptor Jesus will forgive our sins.

 

[Mystery Meat II]

**** that ****, I'll eat it once. And then I'll wait patiently for Hardee's and Bojangles to return fire.

 

[andyouare?]

In fairness, I believe it's $6.99 for a combo. The potato wedges and drink might push the calorie count past 2,000.

I'll get it with a Diet Pepsi, so it all evens out.

 

[Oggiedoggie]

Without the bun, it's low-carb.

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

Clearly the wrong SJ'er started this thread.

 

[JR]

As the Colonel once told me, "Don't **** with the recipe".

KFC just blew it up.

 

[bumpy mcgee]

I'm too drunk to taste this chicken.
So double it up!

 

[Armchair_QB]

As the Colonel once told me, "Don't **** with the recipe".

KFC just blew it up.

I was just about to quote that.

 

[Rhody31]

Had one.
It was amazing.
It's like sex with a hooker - you gotta try it once.

 

[Chef]

I am all over this thing.

I have an idea they can do for breakfast;

Add a scrambled egg to the middle and enclose everything with two massive biscuits.

So it would go

Biscuit
Chicken
Bacon
Cheese
Egg
Chicken
Biscuit

This needs to happen.

Had one.
It was amazing.
It's like sex with a hooker - you gotta try it once.

Or in boots case; Write a thread about it.