KFC 'Double Down' Starts Killing People Nationwide April 12

LIDeadHead · 04-02-2010, 04:24 PM

[IMG]http://consumerist.com/doubledown_hdr.jpg[/IMG]

Last August, we wrote about the "Double Down," a mysteriously tempting (and potentialy lethal) new food item being tested by KFC. For those coming late to the story, it's bacon and cheese sandwiched between two pieces of fried chicken. And now, many months later, I'll finally be able to get my hands on one.

KFC announced the decision to go live with the Double Down yesterday, but we weren't sure they weren't playing a April Fools gag. But no, they truly are going nationwide with the delicacy on April 12.

The sandwich will be available in two forms. The Original Recipe sandwich will set you back about 540 calories, 32g of fat and 1380mg of sodium. The not-as-bad-for-you Grilled Double Down totals 460 calories, 23g of fat and 1430mg of sodium.

[url]http://consumerist.com/2010/04/kfcs-bacon-sandwich-on-fried-chicken-bread-kills-people-everywhere-on-april-12.html[/url]

Revi$_I$l@nd · 04-02-2010, 04:25 PM

Not my first choice for a meal but it doesn't sound half bad.

WestCoastOffensive · 04-02-2010, 04:32 PM

What goes Double Down, must come Double Up!

:barf:

:barf:

TheMikeIsHot · 04-02-2010, 04:37 PM

I'm pretty big on fast food. Will eat just about anything on a McDonald's, Wendy's, etc. menu... but this is just too far over the line for me.

I can't imagine even attempting to eat that.

Jungle Shift Jet · 04-02-2010, 05:19 PM

Finally-a sandvajeeg you can make luv to.

JetsFanInDenver · 04-02-2010, 05:37 PM

This meal should come with calling card of the nearest ER!!!
Ton of fat, high sodium, steroid filled, hormone-ful, antibiotics injected meat. I would rather avoid it!

PlumberKhan · 04-02-2010, 05:41 PM

I'll take 2 :yes:

Untouchable · 04-02-2010, 05:58 PM

Dreams do come true!

2milehighJet · 04-02-2010, 06:01 PM

[QUOTE=PlumberKhan;3545319]I'll take 2 :yes:[/QUOTE]

and a side order of angioplasty:eek:

Untouchable · 04-02-2010, 06:03 PM

[QUOTE=PlumberKhan;3545319]I'll take 2 :yes:[/QUOTE]

And a cup of gravy.

HDCentStOhio · 04-02-2010, 06:18 PM

Just in time for Obamacare!
:eek:

WestCoastOffensive · 04-02-2010, 07:33 PM

[QUOTE=Untouchable;3545327]Dreams do come true![/QUOTE]
LOL

For dreams like that, you must have a pillow that smells like maple syrup. :P

WestCoastOffensive · 04-02-2010, 07:34 PM

[QUOTE=Untouchable;3545330]And a cup of gravy.[/QUOTE]
ROFL

How many straws, Sir?

PlumberKhan · 04-02-2010, 07:57 PM

[QUOTE=Untouchable;3545330]And a cup of gravy.[/QUOTE]

Smothered in Crisco...tasty

OrangeJet · 04-04-2010, 10:08 AM

eh...no worse than a big mac or whopper. Every six months or so, a whopper quietly whispers to me. I suppose I could forgo one of those and give this baby a try.

TheMikeIsHot · 04-04-2010, 11:04 AM

[QUOTE=OrangeJet;3546400]eh...no worse than a big mac or whopper. Every six months or so, a whopper quietly whispers to me. I suppose I could forgo one of those and give this baby a try.[/QUOTE]

No, this is much worse than a Big Mac or a Whopper.

Big Macs and Whoppers don't use chicken cutlets as the bread of the sandwich.

And I hear those same whispers on occasion. But slightly more frequently than 6 months apart.

Crease29 · 04-04-2010, 11:42 AM

[QUOTE=TheMikeIsHot;3546431]No, this is much worse than a Big Mac or a Whopper.

Big Macs and Whoppers don't use chicken cutlets as the bread of the sandwich.

And I hear those same whispers on occasion. But slightly more frequently than 6 months apart.[/QUOTE]

[B]McDonalds[/B]
Angus Bacon and Cheese - 790 Calories
Angus Mushrooms and Swiss - 770 Calories
Angus Deluxe - 750 Calories
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese - 740 Calories
Premium Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich - 630 Calories
Big Mac - 540 Calories

[B]Burger King[/B]
Triple Whopper - 1190 Calories
Double Whopper- 920 Calories
TenderCrisp Chicken Sandwich - 800 Calories
Steakhouse Burger - 770 Calories
Whopper - 670 Calories

Those are just the sandwiches. A large fries is another 500 Calories and large drink is another 480. :eek:

The KFC Double Down is practically healthy compared to some of the other stuff out there.

JetsFanatic · 04-04-2010, 11:48 AM

[QUOTE=LIDeadHead;3545247][IMG]http://consumerist.com/doubledown_hdr.jpg[/IMG]

Last August, we wrote about the "Double Down," a mysteriously tempting (and potentialy lethal) new food item being tested by KFC. For those coming late to the story, it's bacon and cheese sandwiched between two pieces of fried chicken. And now, many months later, I'll finally be able to get my hands on one.

KFC announced the decision to go live with the Double Down yesterday, but we weren't sure they weren't playing a April Fools gag. But no, they truly are going nationwide with the delicacy on April 12.

The sandwich will be available in two forms. The Original Recipe sandwich will set you back about 540 calories, 32g of fat and 1380mg of sodium. The not-as-bad-for-you Grilled Double Down totals 460 calories, 23g of fat and 1430mg of sodium.

[url]http://consumerist.com/2010/04/kfcs-bacon-sandwich-on-fried-chicken-bread-kills-people-everywhere-on-april-12.html[/url][/QUOTE]

Looks good. But the title of this thread is what's wrong with society today.

VincenzoTestaverde · 04-04-2010, 04:47 PM

No thanks. WIll stick to the Grilled Chicken.

Jungle Shift Jet · 04-04-2010, 06:30 PM

Didn't 2 Congressmen (apolitically) already invent a breadless sandwich?

04-02-2010, 04:24 PM	#1
LIDeadHead is attacking the head. All Pro Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LI NY Posts: 5,055	KFC 'Double Down' Starts Killing People Nationwide April 12 [IMG]http://consumerist.com/doubledown_hdr.jpg[/IMG] Last August, we wrote about the "Double Down," a mysteriously tempting (and potentialy lethal) new food item being tested by KFC. For those coming late to the story, it's bacon and cheese sandwiched between two pieces of fried chicken. And now, many months later, I'll finally be able to get my hands on one. KFC announced the decision to go live with the Double Down yesterday, but we weren't sure they weren't playing a April Fools gag. But no, they truly are going nationwide with the delicacy on April 12. The sandwich will be available in two forms. The Original Recipe sandwich will set you back about 540 calories, 32g of fat and 1380mg of sodium. The not-as-bad-for-you Grilled Double Down totals 460 calories, 23g of fat and 1430mg of sodium. [url]http://consumerist.com/2010/04/kfcs-bacon-sandwich-on-fried-chicken-bread-kills-people-everywhere-on-april-12.html[/url]

04-04-2010, 11:42 AM	#17
Crease29 All Pro Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,059	[QUOTE=TheMikeIsHot;3546431]No, this is much worse than a Big Mac or a Whopper. Big Macs and Whoppers don't use chicken cutlets as the bread of the sandwich. And I hear those same whispers on occasion. But slightly more frequently than 6 months apart.[/QUOTE] [B]McDonalds[/B] Angus Bacon and Cheese - 790 Calories Angus Mushrooms and Swiss - 770 Calories Angus Deluxe - 750 Calories Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese - 740 Calories Premium Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich - 630 Calories Big Mac - 540 Calories [B]Burger King[/B] Triple Whopper - 1190 Calories Double Whopper- 920 Calories TenderCrisp Chicken Sandwich - 800 Calories Steakhouse Burger - 770 Calories Whopper - 670 Calories Those are just the sandwiches. A large fries is another 500 Calories and large drink is another 480. :eek: The KFC Double Down is practically healthy compared to some of the other stuff out there. Last edited by Crease29; 04-04-2010 at 11:46 AM.

04-02-2010, 04:25 PM	#2
Revi$_I$l@nd is Cro-ing H.A.M...Whatever that means Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,489	Not my first choice for a meal but it doesn't sound half bad.

04-02-2010, 04:32 PM	#3
WestCoastOffensive Didn't pull the pin - got blasted anyway Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,974	What goes Double Down, must come Double Up! :barf: :barf:

04-02-2010, 04:37 PM	#4
TheMikeIsHot All Pro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 7,046	I'm pretty big on fast food. Will eat just about anything on a McDonald's, Wendy's, etc. menu... but this is just too far over the line for me. I can't imagine even attempting to eat that.

04-02-2010, 05:19 PM	#5
Jungle Shift Jet Borgo Come Home All Pro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alive with a superior intellect in an erudite world of fine tastes that you will never, EVER acquire Posts: 5,153	Finally-a sandvajeeg you can make luv to.

04-02-2010, 05:37 PM	#6
JetsFanInDenver Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 0	This meal should come with calling card of the nearest ER!!! Ton of fat, high sodium, steroid filled, hormone-ful, antibiotics injected meat. I would rather avoid it!

04-02-2010, 05:41 PM	#7
PlumberKhan HAIL SATAN! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Van down by the river Posts: 21,081	I'll take 2 :yes:

04-02-2010, 05:58 PM	#8
Untouchable Big whoop, wanna fight about it? Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 22,473	Dreams do come true!

04-02-2010, 06:01 PM	#9
2milehighJet is not that high All League Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Breckenridge, CO Posts: 3,188	[QUOTE=PlumberKhan;3545319]I'll take 2 :yes:[/QUOTE] and a side order of angioplasty:eek:

04-02-2010, 06:03 PM	#10
Untouchable Big whoop, wanna fight about it? Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 22,473	[QUOTE=PlumberKhan;3545319]I'll take 2 :yes:[/QUOTE] And a cup of gravy.

04-02-2010, 06:18 PM	#11
HDCentStOhio longing for the days of Ronald Reagan Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Long Island & Section 337 Posts: 4,859	Just in time for Obamacare! :eek:

04-02-2010, 07:33 PM	#12
WestCoastOffensive Didn't pull the pin - got blasted anyway Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,974	[QUOTE=Untouchable;3545327]Dreams do come true![/QUOTE] LOL For dreams like that, you must have a pillow that smells like maple syrup. :P

04-02-2010, 07:34 PM	#13
WestCoastOffensive Didn't pull the pin - got blasted anyway Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,974	[QUOTE=Untouchable;3545330]And a cup of gravy.[/QUOTE] ROFL How many straws, Sir?

04-02-2010, 07:57 PM	#14
PlumberKhan HAIL SATAN! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Van down by the river Posts: 21,081	[QUOTE=Untouchable;3545330]And a cup of gravy.[/QUOTE] Smothered in Crisco...tasty

04-04-2010, 10:08 AM	#15
OrangeJet All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,948	eh...no worse than a big mac or whopper. Every six months or so, a whopper quietly whispers to me. I suppose I could forgo one of those and give this baby a try.

04-04-2010, 11:04 AM	#16
TheMikeIsHot All Pro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 7,046	[QUOTE=OrangeJet;3546400]eh...no worse than a big mac or whopper. Every six months or so, a whopper quietly whispers to me. I suppose I could forgo one of those and give this baby a try.[/QUOTE] No, this is much worse than a Big Mac or a Whopper. Big Macs and Whoppers don't use chicken cutlets as the bread of the sandwich. And I hear those same whispers on occasion. But slightly more frequently than 6 months apart.

04-04-2010, 11:48 AM	#18
JetsFanatic When you listen to the fans, you sit with the fans! Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,979	[QUOTE=LIDeadHead;3545247][IMG]http://consumerist.com/doubledown_hdr.jpg[/IMG] Last August, we wrote about the "Double Down," a mysteriously tempting (and potentialy lethal) new food item being tested by KFC. For those coming late to the story, it's bacon and cheese sandwiched between two pieces of fried chicken. And now, many months later, I'll finally be able to get my hands on one. KFC announced the decision to go live with the Double Down yesterday, but we weren't sure they weren't playing a April Fools gag. But no, they truly are going nationwide with the delicacy on April 12. The sandwich will be available in two forms. The Original Recipe sandwich will set you back about 540 calories, 32g of fat and 1380mg of sodium. The not-as-bad-for-you Grilled Double Down totals 460 calories, 23g of fat and 1430mg of sodium. [url]http://consumerist.com/2010/04/kfcs-bacon-sandwich-on-fried-chicken-bread-kills-people-everywhere-on-april-12.html[/url][/QUOTE] Looks good. But the title of this thread is what's wrong with society today.

04-04-2010, 04:47 PM	#19
VincenzoTestaverde laughing at the Pledge Against America Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 9,162	No thanks. WIll stick to the Grilled Chicken.

04-04-2010, 06:30 PM	#20
Jungle Shift Jet Borgo Come Home All Pro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alive with a superior intellect in an erudite world of fine tastes that you will never, EVER acquire Posts: 5,153	Didn't 2 Congressmen (apolitically) already invent a breadless sandwich?