The Double Down

I really didn't want to further publicize this new product from KFC, but I just couldn't hold back when I learned that a lot of people on the interwebs are actually touting this as a healthy sandwich. These people have the audacity to refer to it as the "the dieters dream." I'm almost at a loss for words. Lets forget the fact that the sandwich discards the lettuce, tomatoes and onion, the only components that might be considered healthy. This sandwich is jam packed with saturated fats, cholesterol and a whopping 1,380 grams of sodium. But all we Americans can think about is that its got 53 grams of muscle pumping protein. I'm sure KFC's key demographic is weight lifters and dieters (note sarcasm) but the fact that KFC wants its customers to be stupid enough to believe this is a healthy meal isn't remotely disguised. KFC has an "unthink" ad campaign, that urges customers to rethink what KFC means, because under no circumstances do they want you to actually "think" about what your putting into your body.

But lets face it, a lot of people who are duped into eating this aren't eating it to be health conscious. The shear greasy Everest that is the Double Down becomes an obstacle that needs to be overcome. I'm ashamed to say that even my fiance has fallen prey to this compulsion. Something about taking your life into your own hands and defeating death (albeit momentarily) is all too alluring for some. And its a (relatively) easy feat when all you have to do is choke down a heart clogging sandwich.

Alas even vegans have found this culinary abomination intriguing. If you really want to partake in the "Double Down" without the double bypass you can construct your own vegan double down.