melikalani Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 (edited) [url="http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070221/cgw013.html?.v=87&printer=1"]source[/url] [quote]Wednesday February 21, 6:00 am ET New Fish Snacker Offers Modern Take on 'Loaves and Fishes' for Today's Lenten Observers LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's most popular chicken restaurant chain is offering fish for the first time nationally with the introduction of the new KFC® Fish Snacker. The company has asked the Pope himself for his blessing, with KFC President Gregg Dedrick sending a personal letter to the Vatican. KFC's new Fish Snacker Sandwich, a tender, flaky filet of 100 percent Alaskan Pollack topped with tangy tartar sauce and served on a warm sesame bun, extends KFC's popular Snacker line-up and is ideal for American Catholics who want to observe Lenten season traditions while still leading their busy, modern lifestyles. The company has turned to Pope Benedict XVI, beseeching him to bestow his Papal blessing for this innovative new menu item. Vatican officials confirmed they received KFC's request, and the company is hopeful to get the Pope's blessing this Lenten season. "People can enjoy the flavor of the new Fish Snacker any day of the week, but we believe it will be especially popular on Fridays," said James O'Reilly, Chief Marketing Officer for KFC. "It's perfect for an on-the-go lunch or any time of the day when you need a quick snack but don't want to sacrifice taste." KFC has more than 5,500 locations across the country, which means Americans won't have to travel to Vatican City to find the New Fish Snacker. The KFC Fish Snacker costs 99 cents plus tax at participating restaurants -- a price that is significantly less than most restaurant-made sandwiches. About KFC KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain specializing in Original Recipe®, Extra Crispy(tm) and Colonel's Crispy Strips® with home-style sides, Honey BBQ Wings, and freshly made chicken sandwiches. There are more than 14,000 KFC outlets in more than 80 countries and territories around the world, serving some 12 million customers each day. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky.[/quote] Edited February 22, 2007 by melikalani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I would eat more KFC if every delicious piece of chicken weren't soaked in trans fat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra ecclesiam nulla salus Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 i think it would be great for the pope to bless KFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontifite 7 of 10 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Thats awsome! I wish all fast food places wanted a papal blessing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I wonder if the Colonel was Catholic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Gone Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Wonder how Peta would handle that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Lent was the reason McDonald's created the Filet O'Fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 unfortunately I gave up fast food for lent. Otherwise I'd start eating KFC all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philosophette Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Has anyone ever seen what KFC subjects their future finger-licking goodness to before it is killed? St Francis would have a problem with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Gone Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 [quote name='Didymus' post='1202134' date='Feb 21 2007, 09:37 PM']unfortunately I gave up fast food for lent. Otherwise I'd start eating KFC all the time.[/quote] Me too.. tough at school Philosbrat. Love the quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philosophette Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 [quote name='Revprodeji' post='1202181' date='Feb 21 2007, 10:32 PM']Me too.. tough at school Philosbrat. Love the quote[/quote] Thank you. I thought it was a perfect fit for my personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 St. Francis, in the words of Father Anthony Mary, would say, "Paint the walls with meat!" Subdue the earth. Meanwhile, I'll eat my chicken (but not till Ash Wednesday is dun!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertwoman Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Oh no. If the Pope blesses KFC, then Jack Chick will just equate this with the Vatican and the NWO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 true, but Jack Chick is a moron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philosophette Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 [quote name='Didymus' post='1202186' date='Feb 21 2007, 10:36 PM']St. Francis, in the words of Father Anthony Mary, would say, "Paint the walls with meat!" Subdue the earth. Meanwhile, I'll eat my chicken (but not till Ash Wednesday is dun!)[/quote] haha... Im speaking more to the inhumane conditions that their chickens are subject to. [url="http://www.chickenindustry.com/cfi/photogallery/index.php?v=slaughter_2"]http://www.chickenindustry.com/cfi/photoga...p?v=slaughter_2[/url] But every fast food place is probably guilty of this to some extent... we've really become rampant consumers who do not care where our food/things/clothing comes from as long as its cheap and satisfies our needs. Its one of my pet peeves. And I agree, Jack Chick is a moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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