Foie Gras Palates, Hot Dog PocketbooksSource: The New York Times
"The donut wars," several blogs and news organizations called them, as if a platoon of cinnamon crullers were advancing on a phalanx of glazed. The dispatches from the front were numerous — and impassioned. This was clearly a contest of the utmost consequence.
Lawsuit filed over KFC's botched grilled chicken giveawaySource: Walletpop Blog
Remember the KFC grilled chicken giveaway (promoted by Oprah) that went awry? Well two consumers can't get it off their mind; after several disappointing trips to KFC, wasted gas, printer ink and postage they decided to sue KFC.
Lessons Learned From The Great Free-Chicken Fiasco Of 2009Source: npr.org
Oprah Winfrey probably thought she would see nothing but an explosion of gratitude when she tried to treat the entire Internet to two pieces of KFC's new Kentucky Grilled Chicken by promoting a downloadable coupon (no longer available) that could be redeemed at "participating res …
KFC Now Filling Potholes...With AdsSource: MotherJones.com
In the latest sign that the economy is even more screwed than we thought: The city of Louisville, Kentucky has struck a deal allowing the fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken to fill in the city's potholes—in exchange for stamping the pavement as "Re-freshed by KFC."
KFC Franchise Opens In FallujahSource: America's North Shore Journal
Only a short time ago the city of Fallujah served as stronghold for insurgents. Daily skirmishes, improvised explosive device detonations and public unease made operating a business in the city very difficult.
Pamela Anderson to battle KFC suppliersSource: Celebrity Gossip Club
Pamela Anderson has decided that it's time for someone to stand up for the birds in line to be the next Kentucky Fried Chicken combo meal.
Is Online Marketing Making Kids Obese?Source:
Gabrielle Ayala, 10, takes good care of her virtual pet. She diligently logs online to Neopets.com to feed the cat-like creature ice cream, omelets, smoothies, jellies, and baked goods. For Gabrielle, the Web site is about fun.
Choke Your ChickenSource:
Interactive graphic message can be used on your site. Very cool!
Do Evil CEOs Sleep at Night?Source: The San Francisco Chronicle
"This is the question: Is there not some sort of karmic threshold of human behavior? Some sort of line beyond which the otherwise normal, healthy, relatively balanced human soul snaps itself in the ass with a giant rubber band of appalled obviousness and says, Oh holy hell, I hav …
KFC plans outlet in TibetSource: newkerala.com
Earlier this year, the Dalai Lama personally requested that KFC not open outlets in Tibetan China, and they demurred. Now evidently KFC has changed its mind.
And for desert, vast foodSource: The Sydney Morning Herald
Fast food becomes vast food with KFC turning a chunk of Nevada desert into a logo large enough to see from space.
branding the planetSource: a roll of the dice
Discussion of KFC's decision to take the unfortunate step of branding the entire Earth
KFC's Logo First to be Seen from SpaceSource: michaelcastellon.blogspot.com
KFC has the honor to be the first brand to be visible from outer-space, according to company officials. The 87,500 square feet logo was created by tiles placed in the Nevada desert, near the super secret Area 51.
KFC frying the Amazon as violence eruptsSource: Greenpeace News
We don't think the Amazon should be cut down for chicken feed. And from Brazil to Europe, our activists have faced violence and arrest to protest this environmental crime. You can support them by pressuring KFC to stop buying soy from the Amazon.
PETA helps KFCSource: Grand Junction Sentinel
A human inside an injured-chicken costume, hobbling in protest on the sidewalk Wednesday in front of a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant, didn't achieve the desired effect, according to many who dined there.