Is it only me that didn't know this?

I LOVE KFC but have gone off it since hearing why it's name changed from Kentucky Fried Chicken.

They are no longer allowed to call it Chicken because they are breeding their own chickens with no feathers so that the skin is softer...

I won't be having any more, surely this is so wrong?!

Mmmm baldy chicken mmmM :P

Check this:

http://www.snopes.com/horrors/food/kfc.asp

Now lets talk about our Christmas turkeys that are bred & interbred so they have superfast weightgain & muscle mass, so much so they can barely walk.

Thanks for that Andy...

This will make for an interesting debate. Does that make it better or worse?? They're not animals, they won't feel anything so having no feathers, feet or beaks doesn't bother them but do we really want to be eating genetically modified 'things'?

And does this mean that veggies can eat KFC? As you're not killing an animal?

The site refered to says that this story is one of a long line of 'urban myths' and untrue.

Now lets talk about our Christmas turkeys that are bred & interbred so they have superfast weightgain & muscle mass, so much so they can barely walk.

Not if you know where you're buying from ;)

The only reason they changed it was because they wanted to get rid of the word 'Fried', in case anyone might have thought that it was in any way unhealthy.

KFC counts towards your five a day.

sorry didn't read link properly... you'll have to excuse me I've been sedated today and am still a bit dopey :rolleyes: :lol:

Thanks for that Andy...

This will make for an interesting debate. Does that make it better or worse?? They're not animals, they won't feel anything so having no feathers, feet or beaks doesn't bother them but do we really want to be eating genetically modified 'things'?

And does this mean that veggies can eat KFC? As you're not killing an animal?

It goes on to mention, that it would be very impractical for a company of KFC's size to maintain huge chicken growing farms. The company, like all others, gets it's supplies from standard farming outlets. Plus the fact that our science isn't yet advanced enough to produce such artificial creatures.

This myth has been around since I was in school (12 years ago).

Not if you know where you're buying from ;)
Buy them?

We always pinch a frozen one, R-lass can get a 14 pounder down her kex and still have room for a bottle of Baileys. :hihi:

It goes on to mention, that it would be very impractical for a company of KFC's size to maintain huge chicken growing farms. The company, like all others, gets it's supplies from standard farming outlets. Plus the fact that our science isn't yet advanced enough to produce such artificial creatures.

This myth has been around since I was in school (12 years ago).

Yep sorry, posted above that I'd gone onto read the whole lot. Brain's not in gear today!

I did think it'd be cheaper to use real chickens than keep them all on tubes etc... :lol:

Not to mention, my KFC Chicken has never had much meat on it... and the bones are not extra small :suspect:

Buy them?

We always pinch a frozen one, R-lass can get a 14 pounder down her kex and still have room for a bottle of Baileys. :hihi:

Baileys wi' christmas dinner? :gag:

Anyway, on topic. I was just about to eat (what I thought was going to be) KFC when Lottie told me about their chickens. :gag: :hihi:

But... If its not true, (which I think is improbable, otherwise they'd be breeding humans for their blood, and that kinda thing) then why do people have to spin such large webs of lies just to make people stop buying food from a certain chain?

Just tell some people 'it'll make ya fat' and they won't go there anymore. Or just look at the prices, and they DEFINATELY won't be going there anymore. :hihi: :rolleyes:

Plus the fact that our science isn't yet advanced enough to produce such artificial creatures.

This myth has been around since I was in school (12 years ago).

Ehe herm.... The BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2000003.stm) is your friend :o :thumbsup:

Ehe herm.... The BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2000003.stm) is your friend :o :thumbsup:

:o
Shocking. Bleee Chickens scare me. They're the only reason I'm not a vegetarian. I couldn't live without chicken, I'd die.

Buy them?

We always pinch a frozen one, R-lass can get a 14 pounder down her kex and still have room for a bottle of Baileys. :hihi:


i just thought she was preggers...

:o
Shocking. Bleee Chickens scare me. They're the only reason I'm not a vegetarian. I couldn't live without chicken, I'd die.
Talking of which, you'd die if you saw my huge cock (http://lists.debian.org/debian-isp/2000/03/jpg00000.jpg) :hihi:

Talking of which, you'd die if you saw my huge cock (http://lists.debian.org/debian-isp/2000/03/jpg00000.jpg) :hihi:

:o :o :o
:hihi:
tut tut

:o :o :o
:hihi:
tut tut
I know - watch the mods pullet :hihi:

Is it only me that didn't know this?

I LOVE KFC but have gone off it since hearing why it's name changed from Kentucky Fried Chicken.

They are no longer allowed to call it Chicken because they are breeding their own chickens with no feathers so that the skin is softer...

I won't be having any more, surely this is so wrong?!

It seems it's not true but that's not saying KFC is any good.
Seems to have gone to the dogs over the last few years.

Indeed, it was an epicurean paradise only a few years ago.

I know - watch the mods pullet :hihi:

Ha ha! Nice pun Don :hihi:

Indeed, it was an epicurean paradise only a few years ago.

Can't remember the last time I used that word.
Maybe when I was feeling esurient but fastidious one day last year. :hihi:

Ehe herm.... The BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2000003.stm) is your friend :o :thumbsup:

That idea really took off then, the article was dated 4 years ago!!

If Colonel Sanders was alive today he'd be spinning in his grave.

Is it only me that didn't know this?

I LOVE KFC but have gone off it since hearing why it's name changed from Kentucky Fried Chicken.

They are no longer allowed to call it Chicken because they are breeding their own chickens with no feathers so that the skin is softer...

I won't be having any more, surely this is so wrong?!

excellent idea!!! yum yum

It seems it's not true but that's not saying KFC is any good.
Seems to have gone to the dogs over the last few years.
:o You're not spozed to give chicken to the dogs, especially if has them bones init :shakes:

:hihi:

I agree actually, KFC certainly isn't as good as it used to be. I like their fillets and pop corn chicken etc but the meat on the bone has become really rather pants... and more worryingly, often pink.

I agree actually, KFC certainly isn't as good as it used to be. I like their fillets and pop corn chicken etc but the meat on the bone has become really rather pants... and more worryingly, often pink.

You're right there, which is why I always have their crispy strip thingys. Their chips (and I know they're not chicken, before someone points it out) are also quite pants. :gag:

Talking of which, you'd die if you saw my huge cock (http://lists.debian.org/debian-isp/2000/03/jpg00000.jpg) :hihi:

:blush: I'm at a loss for words :blush:

Kentucky Fried chicken was originally cooked in pressure cookers and all the chicken was fresh but chilled. The switch to frozen birds and deep friers has made the difference, I think.