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Topic: Just for Fun

Posted by Peter (henna gaijin) on 4/21/2005 at 1:10 PM ET 250 Points
Just for fun, here. "KFC" or "Kentucky Fried Chick" - which name would you use and why?

Background: some 14 years ago, the name was changed from Kentucky Fried Chicken to KFC to downplay the word fried, which has negative, unhealthy implications. But now they are considering changing back to the old name - perhaps there is still more brand value in the full name than in KFC. Full story at [inactive link removed]

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  • Posted by Peter (henna gaijin) on 4/21/2005 at 1:21 PM Author
    Mhoye - Ah, your no fun - looking at the facts instead of just the name change... 8-)
  • Posted by Pepper Blue on 4/21/2005 at 1:28 PM Accepted
    Peter,

    I don't eat at KFC because I don't what a "KFC" is.

    I used to eat at place called Kentucky Fried Chicken because I grew up with them and I knew what I was getting - tasty fried chicken invented by some "Colonel" dude who dressed very natty and had a cool goatee.

    But then one day about 14 years ago they all disappeared......

  • Posted by Carl Crawford on 4/21/2005 at 1:36 PM Accepted
    I live 5 min walk from Kfc, personal i like the kfc name, but i use both names interchange ablely.

    But the other day i went in there and they had RUN OUT OF CHICKEN, PEPSI AND CHOCOLATE THICK SHAKES!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I don't know why they were open because all they had were chips and a few deserts.
  • Posted by darcy.moen on 4/23/2005 at 11:50 PM Accepted
    As a kid, I worked at Kurt's Kentucky Fried Chicken. This was way back, when the Colonel was still travelling, making stops at all franchise locations from time to time. I got me a cane from the man himself.

    Going KFC, was a mistake. Just like the Coke, new coke debacle...nobody listened to the customer.

    The customer knew Kentucky Fried Chicken.
    KFC? WTF?!!!

    I don't care if they come out with Crispy, Extra Crispy, or Nuclear skinned glow in the dark double batter dipped...just don't mess with my regular blend of 11 secret herbs and spices.....EVER!

    Next time, look before you rebrand, and take a proper public opinion poll! Jeesh!

    And for the record, the chicken is deep fried in a pressure cooker designed and built just for Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants, it isn't steamed.

    Keep it finger lickin' good, or face the wrath of my extended middle finger. Eva (Kurt's wife) always told us to stick with the plan. Head office should do the same!

    Darcy Moen
    Customer Loyalty Network
    Fried food didn't make me fat - over eating did!
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