This should get your blood boiling – without even having to ingest one bite. Consumerism, gluttony, corporate irresponsibility, nutritional obligation……What is going on?!
Where does the fault lie – just because you CAN create and market something doesn’t mean you should. Just because you CAN order and eat something doesn’t mean you should. Why are we not doing more about this? Is it a need to feed on something so bad for you it feels rebellious? Are you rebelling against the ‘Man’ by ordering up a Double Down? Does the ‘Man’ care? Should he?
KFC's Double Down bet pays off
(msn.com 5/19/10)
KFC says Americans are gobbling down so many Double Down sandwiches that the fast-food chain will offer the bunless, meaty sandwich longer than it had planned
**what, did they intend to promote it as a dare?**
KFC said it has been one of its most successful sandwich launches ever.
**define success. Heart attacks? Blood pressure prescriptions on the rise? Double breasted-beakless chicken shortages?**
Later this month, KFC expects to sell its 10 millionth Double Down. They cost about $5.
**Hmm….that’s fifty million dollars. Yet they are only donating $.50 per bucket to the cure for breast cancer. I think KFC could step it up, don’t you?**
Some have questioned the sandwiches' nutritional value.
**Duh
The original version has 540 calories and 32 grams of fat, and 1,380 milligrams of salt. A grilled version cuts calories to 460 and fat to 23 grams, but sodium rises to 1,430 milligrams. By comparison, the Big Mac from McDonald's has 540 calories, 29 grams of fat and 1,040 milligrams of sodium. A daily 1,500 milligrams of sodium is recommended.
