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The Heart-Stopping History of KFC's Double Down

Weird History Food is going to clog your heart with the history of Kentucky Fried Chicken's Double Down sandwich. KFC's viral Double Down offering flipped the sandwich and instead of offering bread, used two breaded chicken patties. This over-the-top menu item created reactions from both fans of KFC as well as critics. Check your cholesterol levels for this one, because we're going to get decadent with the Double Down.
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  • @formedblackhawk_4259
    @formedblackhawk_4259 Жыл бұрын

    Honestly it’s crazy to me that the double down is looked upon as pure heart attack you can eat, if you were to put the double down in between two slices of bread, it wouldn’t get as much negative attention it’d just be a double chicken sandwich

  • @stanleyextra2812

    @stanleyextra2812

    Жыл бұрын

    That's true. For people who are used to consuming a lot of calories and fast food it's nothing but style change. Unhealthy people will continue being unhealthy and healthy people will continue being healthy regardless of the existence of Double Down. It is just that if any food is a perfect poster boy for heart attack that would be the Double Down, it just scream MORE MORE MORE FRIED FOOD

  • @monhi64

    @monhi64

    Жыл бұрын

    100% that is a concept I have been trying to bring up a bunch of times. People are pretty biased judging food, have someone eat a bit of bread and pasta it’s suddenly a gargantuan amount of carbs. But have someone just eat the same amount of carbs but only pasta no one would think twice. The double down is obviously unhealthy but it’s like 500-600 calories that is low for fast food, plenty of sandwiches are over 1000

  • @FunnyBloxYT

    @FunnyBloxYT

    Жыл бұрын

    As someone who enjoys eating double down i eat it once in a while it's not like I am a fast food addict i genuinely love the buns being replaced with fried chicken and its always delicious. Not people who claim to get heart attack and etc should know how to control their limits nothing can be overdone in life such as watering a plant with too much water it could kill the plant.

  • @sleepnow3053

    @sleepnow3053

    Жыл бұрын

    Fr

  • @ccsleepy8342

    @ccsleepy8342

    Жыл бұрын

    A double chicken sandwich is a lot. Especially if it’s breaded and fried. Yeah that actually sounds horrible.

  • @SlaughterDog
    @SlaughterDog Жыл бұрын

    Double Down was my favorite fast food item ever, hands down. When it was taken off the menu, I knew which KFCs would still make and sell one, and which would say they have to omit one ingredient lest they get in trouble. Then came the dark days when employees did not know what a Double Down even was.

  • @marchuitt

    @marchuitt

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, this sandwich was good.... now that glazed sugar one, that was also very good, and also made me feel sick about an hour afterwards.

  • @Nitemerican

    @Nitemerican

    Жыл бұрын

    It's dark times we live in. Miss this damn sandwich everytime I go to KFC

  • @jeffchabotte

    @jeffchabotte

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Nitemerican it's back tomorrow in the USA, that's why they made this video.

  • @Nitemerican

    @Nitemerican

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jeffchabotte just saw in comments. Me and the wife getting one asap

  • @dannydaw59

    @dannydaw59

    Жыл бұрын

    What was the one ingredient that they had to get rid of?

  • @noctisfatehart9740
    @noctisfatehart9740 Жыл бұрын

    I will never be able to understand how people lost their mind over what was essentially a double chicken sandwich without the bread. Somehow, two pieces of chicken with sauce and cheese is magically 1000x worse than an entire bucket of chicken, or a regular chicken sandwich. Some people are wild, man.

  • @theReincarnate

    @theReincarnate

    Жыл бұрын

    it's less about the reality of being unhealthy, but the appearance of being unhealthy.

  • @ShanaUsagi

    @ShanaUsagi

    Жыл бұрын

    No one realistically eats a whole bucket of chicken in a sitting is the difference

  • @adamgreenhill110

    @adamgreenhill110

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@ShanaUsagi But they'll eat more fried chicken than a Double Down has, in one sitting

  • @koghs

    @koghs

    Жыл бұрын

    Rather human perception is weird

  • @arcadenoah993

    @arcadenoah993

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@ShanaUsagi oh ho... I knew at least a couple that eat it

  • @Sniperboy5551
    @Sniperboy55517 ай бұрын

    This guy is easily my favorite narrator in all of KZread. He’s effortlessly hilarious, his deadpan delivery is brilliant.

  • @michaelolsen7000
    @michaelolsen7000 Жыл бұрын

    The Double Down is effectively a crispy version of a Chicken Cordon Bleu, which is ham and swiss wrapped in chicken and baked. They streamlined the creation process and made it modular so that if it did well, they could run variations on it (which they did). But essentially that's what it is, a crispy cordon bleu.

  • @dayanson6920

    @dayanson6920

    Жыл бұрын

    yes thank you.

  • @thomers2451

    @thomers2451

    Жыл бұрын

    Not really

  • @jamessssssssssssss

    @jamessssssssssssss

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@thomers2451state your case

  • @charlesdickerson8260

    @charlesdickerson8260

    6 ай бұрын

    ech, i ordered a double down once. It was disgusting. It was NOT crispy at all. And on reddit people are saying the same thing, kfc used to be good, but now its disgusting. Its very low quality fried chicken. My local grocery store makes fresh fried chicken and its in a totally other league than kfc. The grocery store chicken is actually crispy and has lots of soft white meat inside.

  • @MysteryMii
    @MysteryMii Жыл бұрын

    You guys couldn't have timed this video any better as KFC is actually re-introducing the Double Down in the US starting tomorrow as a limited-time item.

  • @UnchartedRevolution

    @UnchartedRevolution

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for letting me know kind soul. I will going out tomorrow to get one.

  • @floydsemlow8253

    @floydsemlow8253

    Жыл бұрын

    💯🤣 RIGHT

  • @zakwhittington6296

    @zakwhittington6296

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a coincidence.... 😉

  • @kumaye9446

    @kumaye9446

    Жыл бұрын

    I tried it today actually. Its honestly just a double chicken sandwhich to me. I thought this thing was gonna be huge

  • @theheadpriest

    @theheadpriest

    Жыл бұрын

    What? the double down was added in romania months ago and it's still a thing lol..

  • @hopeforescape884
    @hopeforescape884 Жыл бұрын

    Honestly on paper it sounds healthier than the regular, 100 grams of chicken breast usually has 100 to 130 calories per 100 grams, while bread usually has about 250 to 300 calories per 100 grams, not to mention that protein is more filling and nutritious than carbohydrates. I'm on a diet and doing power-lifting and might cook a home-made version of the double down over the weekend.

  • @somechinesedude5466

    @somechinesedude5466

    Жыл бұрын

    Cut the fried dough, its basically keto diet Grill the chicken & slab it with beef patty, some celery, tomato & mayo as sauce Its the daily protein intake & clean of carbs

  • @TheLocalLt

    @TheLocalLt

    Жыл бұрын

    Huh? Calories don’t denote health, bread is much healthier for you than fried chicken even if the extra calories are just empty and useless, you are still avoiding the oil-fried crust of the chicken which is the only part that’s truly unhealthy (and imo the only part that makes it actually worth eating lmao, grilled chicken is gross even though it’s healthy)

  • @FunningRast

    @FunningRast

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheLocalLt You should really check the nutrition facts on most fried chicken sandwiches. Double down beats out most of them as “healthier” because of the lack of bread on Carbs, Fats, and Calories plus more Protein. Still wouldn’t touch it because of the sodium though.

  • @TheLocalLt

    @TheLocalLt

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FunningRast my impression is that the excess sodium and nitrates that you get from frying food are much worse for you (and more artery-clogging) than excess carbohydrates. Isn’t bread basically the universal staple of the human diet?

  • @jacobarcher1097

    @jacobarcher1097

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@TheLocalLt yeah it is but people who've fallen for the keto meme will tell you it's the devil

  • @superspak
    @superspak Жыл бұрын

    The double down came into existence right around the time I was started to get into Intermittent Fasting, but also was trying to bodybuilder bulk. I have since just used it to maintain weight without counting calories, but I would love to see this make a return 😁

  • @SahiPie

    @SahiPie

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s back for 4 weeks

  • @Mortified42

    @Mortified42

    Жыл бұрын

    Put the sandwich where your mouth it. It is back for a limited time

  • @KimoKimochii

    @KimoKimochii

    Жыл бұрын

    just order the burger and ditch the bread

  • @crlaf1978
    @crlaf1978 Жыл бұрын

    “The heart wants what will stop it.” How darkly, funnily, accurate

  • @_TRB_

    @_TRB_

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@CertifiedAbyssGazerTRUE hahahahah

  • @tremorsfan
    @tremorsfan Жыл бұрын

    You should do an episode devoted to the Heart Attack Grill. In addition to burgers with a lard coated bun they have french fries cooked in lard, butterfat milkshakes and unfiltered cigarettes. Anybody who ways over 350 lbs eats for free.

  • @jwatson626

    @jwatson626

    Жыл бұрын

    Regarding the weigh-in, it's hilarious because there's a huge scale on the outside of the restaurant right on Fremont Street, so anyone can stand on it to see if they're heavy enough for free food. There are various hilarious challenges and such, and sexy nurses will wheel you in and out of the restaurant in wheelchairs. Ive actually never gone inside, but it's hilarious even just to watch from the outside.

  • @chargermopar

    @chargermopar

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jwatson626 That restaurant inspired me to make my pwn yersion, with buns made from pork rinds!

  • @jesusistheonlyway6238

    @jesusistheonlyway6238

    Жыл бұрын

    Lard is more healthy than the oil used at any other fast food restaurant.

  • @antoniokastrocarlisledemel6617

    @antoniokastrocarlisledemel6617

    Жыл бұрын

    They need to put those assholes out of business and in jail ASAP

  • @rochelleiscanadian

    @rochelleiscanadian

    Жыл бұрын

    That place interests me. I feel guilty enough eating fast food, but this place is over the top. The menu itself is scary.

  • @jfygt2623
    @jfygt2623 Жыл бұрын

    Here in the Philippines, there is a "Triple Down" which is considered a secret menu that can only be ordered through delivery.

  • @VinnieGer
    @VinnieGer11 ай бұрын

    I remember eating this in middle school, while watching an episode of Ned’s Declassified School Survival guide. This was the only time food made my heart actively hurt. I loved it.

  • @Derpmander1982
    @Derpmander1982 Жыл бұрын

    On the very rare occasion that’d I’d eat one of these, I’d skip both breakfast and lunch, so I was basically starving for dinner, then eat all my daily calories in one meal. It tastes even better when you’re super hungry. I wish KFC would bring this back!!

  • @Ezramicon

    @Ezramicon

    Жыл бұрын

    🧞Wish granted. Unfortunately, that was your last wish.

  • @executivemilk1

    @executivemilk1

    Жыл бұрын

    I actually saw a thing the other day about how they ARE bringing this back for just a few weeks starting tomorrow, the 6th. If you got one near you, keep an eye out! This thing slaps for sure 🤙

  • @pokermon5400

    @pokermon5400

    Жыл бұрын

    it's only 900 calories. You'd have to eat 2.

  • @TKOfromJohn

    @TKOfromJohn

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pokermon5400 for me that's 3 for daily value at 900

  • @Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger

    @Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger

    Жыл бұрын

    I never got to try it - skip the bacon and i'd love it. (hate bacon)

  • @wylanvallotton4462
    @wylanvallotton4462 Жыл бұрын

    I liked the double down, but what I really liked was the Naked Chicken Taco from Taco Bell that replaced the tortilla with a fried chicken disk.

  • @queeffairy

    @queeffairy

    Жыл бұрын

    I miss the McDonald's chicken snack wraps and the cheddar onion burger. I never had the naked chicken taco but I believe I saw it on the menu.

  • @syrusdavyrus3522

    @syrusdavyrus3522

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I enjoyed the double down, as well as the original twister wrap. What I do miss from taco bell is the rolled chicken tacos but they got rid of shredded chicken for some odd reason

  • @wylanvallotton4462

    @wylanvallotton4462

    Жыл бұрын

    @@queeffairy I tried the snack wrap only once and really liked it but by the time I went to try it again it was gone. ☹️

  • @wylanvallotton4462

    @wylanvallotton4462

    Жыл бұрын

    @@syrusdavyrus3522 I don't know if I tried that one but I bet it was dope.

  • @jackross7490

    @jackross7490

    Жыл бұрын

    The naked chicken chips were also unreal.

  • @blacknapalm2131
    @blacknapalm2131 Жыл бұрын

    It's baffling that they don't sell them year round. They are wildly popular despite costing more than any item on the menu and are super easy to make with only 3 ingredients. *In fact they cost more than an entire roast chicken!*

  • @iota515

    @iota515

    Жыл бұрын

    You should sell your own special brew

  • @NinoBrown08

    @NinoBrown08

    6 ай бұрын

    They're doing what McDonald's does with the McRib

  • @outofpowder

    @outofpowder

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@NinoBrown08no they aren't. If they were doing that then I'd actually be able to get one at some point. It only came back 1 time in America and its been gone for more than a decade besides that 1 time it came back. McDonald's sells the mcrib yearly.

  • @gameitch
    @gameitch Жыл бұрын

    facts about the sandwich: - The Double Down sandwich was first introduced by KFC in Canada in 2010 before being rolled out in other countries, including the United States. - The sandwich consists of two pieces of fried chicken filets instead of bread, with bacon, cheese, and sauce in the middle. - The original version of the sandwich had 540 calories, 32 grams of fat, and 1380 milligrams of sodium. - Since its introduction, KFC has released variations of the sandwich, including a spicy version and a grilled version. - The Double Down sandwich has been a controversial menu item, with some people criticizing it for its high calorie and fat content, while others enjoy it as a tasty indulgence. - Despite the controversy, the Double Down sandwich has been a successful menu item for KFC, with the company reporting strong sales and positive customer feedback.

  • @nodestar6245
    @nodestar6245 Жыл бұрын

    KFC discontinuing the double down in the US just goes with the trend of KFC being good everywhere except it's home country. (True for basically every international fast food chain, but moreso for KFC)

  • @ztomas1

    @ztomas1

    Жыл бұрын

    It was re-released in the US this month (March)

  • @johnr797

    @johnr797

    Жыл бұрын

    It's not good in Canada anymore either. They've already said they're not focusing on the North American market anymore.

  • @ztomas1

    @ztomas1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@johnr797 it was re-released on March 6th

  • @CordeliaWagner

    @CordeliaWagner

    Жыл бұрын

    JunkFood franchises are trash everywhere.

  • @johnr797

    @johnr797

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ztomas1 I fail to see what that has to do with my comment. Also, I get the feeling that you liked your own comments in this thread. Did you?

  • @robertmcconkey1230
    @robertmcconkey1230 Жыл бұрын

    I worked at a Canadian KFC when this launched. It was created to end a terrible launch of Chicken Fillet item. The double down was just a way to get the fillets sold till the end of the contract as we needed to have them in store. The Colonel sauce is also just a chicken flavoured mayo. We would run out of cheese, or sauce constantly and were not allowed to sell any with either out of stock.

  • @TiPeteux

    @TiPeteux

    Жыл бұрын

    AM i craxy or we have them way before 2021 like in 2010 ? I remember eating one with friends.

  • @DietWarlord

    @DietWarlord

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@TiPeteux yeah, I remember the double down from 8+ years ago

  • @MrGun1
    @MrGun1 Жыл бұрын

    Double Down was pure perfection in every iteration we got here in Australia. I made my own version. Two kfc fillets, fries, mashed potatoes and gravy in the middle. It was a masterpiece.

  • @RyanMonoxide
    @RyanMonoxide Жыл бұрын

    People lose their mind seeing 2 pieces of chicken on a sandwich but no one batts an eye when I eat an 8 piece fried chicken bucket all by myself…

  • @NotLordAsshat
    @NotLordAsshat Жыл бұрын

    Honestly I loved the double down almost purely for the sauce. It's genuinely one of my favorite special sauces in fast food history, along with Freddy's fry sauce.

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage Жыл бұрын

    Some things are worth dying for.

  • @SpaceCadet45s

    @SpaceCadet45s

    Жыл бұрын

    No kidding! That thing looks delicious!

  • @switchplayer1016

    @switchplayer1016

    Жыл бұрын

    It looks like a 50/50 chance of getting a heart attack after eating it, but it would be so worth it.

  • @charlesdickerson8260

    @charlesdickerson8260

    6 ай бұрын

    @@SpaceCadet45s Have you ever had a double down? its disgusting. Actually KFC in general is disgusting. My local grocery store makes fresh fried chicken and its actually crispy and delicious. They change the oil regularly. KFC is soggy. My cowerker used to work at kfc and he said they never change the oil. KFC is disgusting.

  • @MGEX8206
    @MGEX8206 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a Brit and also not a massive KFC fan, if I fancy fried chicken I tend to go elsewhere...but the Double Down was definitely worth the occsional indulgence as it bounced in and out of UK stores over the years.

  • @llow1170
    @llow1170 Жыл бұрын

    I just purchased a Double Down about an hour ago. I came home and proceeded to eat it while watching this video. I didn't care at the time but I will admit I began to feel guilty every time clogged arteries or hearts stopping was mentioned. I still scarfed it down it though!

  • @AntoniaEsposito
    @AntoniaEsposito Жыл бұрын

    Just saw the Weird History posted and watched it now it's the Weird History Food. Back to back love it :)

  • @virus1244
    @virus1244 Жыл бұрын

    There was also a KFC sandwich where I live in NJ. it was chicken and waffles, its a waffle bun with syrup, and the one I ate had the Nashville Hot chicken and bacon in between. I was only brave enough to try it once.

  • @JamminClemmons

    @JamminClemmons

    Жыл бұрын

    **virus,** New Joisey? I cannot walk into YOUR NJ food places to order without first knowing how to speak Islam!! Da hell's wrong witchu people up there? Imma gonna slappa da snot outta yo' face wit da wet spahetti. Mama Mia!!!

  • @Bgdk
    @Bgdk Жыл бұрын

    Probably one of the best fast food items to have ever existed. I was overjoyed when they brought it back; I’m hoping it’s something of a McRib situation moment type deal and we get it ever so often.

  • @jcsfrancisco9417
    @jcsfrancisco9417 Жыл бұрын

    Your narration is like a Stanley Tucci monologue - well-timbered, matter-of-factly said, with a veneer of humor just waiting to shine. Wonderful! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @sophiaisabelle0227
    @sophiaisabelle0227 Жыл бұрын

    That KFC chicken sandwich looks absolutely superb. It's a guilty pleasure of mine. I personally like fried chicken a little too much.

  • @SpaceCadet45s

    @SpaceCadet45s

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here.

  • @wylanvallotton4462

    @wylanvallotton4462

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a guilty pleasure that is completely understandable. Fried chicken just has a way of hitting the spot like few other things can.

  • @draculastraphouse7863

    @draculastraphouse7863

    Жыл бұрын

    The South Park cartoon parody of KFC actually made me like KFC even more, the gravy is like a drug, it's just amazing

  • @wylanvallotton4462

    @wylanvallotton4462

    Жыл бұрын

    @@draculastraphouse7863 KFC gravy is definitely dope, but I have recently been hooked on Jollibee Gravy and chicken. Just do not try their god awful "Spaghetti" 🤢🤮

  • @draculastraphouse7863

    @draculastraphouse7863

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wylanvallotton4462 which state did you try Jollibee? I hear they were coming to the United States but I haven't seen anything yet, I'm in Texas

  • @bigtom6443
    @bigtom6443 Жыл бұрын

    First time I had a double down was in NYC, 2012. I got hopelessly lost after trying to take the metro to central park and ended up somewhere else. I ended up walking 100 blocks back to my friend's apartment, stopping to eat along the way. Within moments of getting back to the apartment, I aggressively blew a hole through the porcelain.

  • @NikkoNikko98

    @NikkoNikko98

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL “aggressively blew a hole through the porcelain” 😭😂

  • @codypalm

    @codypalm

    Жыл бұрын

    i felt that

  • @wylanvallotton4462

    @wylanvallotton4462

    Жыл бұрын

    Honestly sounds like a memorable experience all around. 😜🤣

  • @TheLocalLt

    @TheLocalLt

    Жыл бұрын

    NYC is not that hard to get around, madness to walk 100 blocks except by choice, you didn’t ask anyone for directions yet you stopped at KFC?

  • @bigtom6443

    @bigtom6443

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheLocalLt yes. I was a very socially awkward brit. Didn't really belong there. I was also young and impatient

  • @lemonherb1
    @lemonherb1 Жыл бұрын

    I'll admit I was almost tempted to try it, but never got around to it. But I have to give props to KFC's marketing guys. When McDonalds launched their Chicken Big Mac, which was just substituting some thin almost greyish fried chicken in place of the beef patties, KFC took some glamour shots of a modified version starring some of their own fried chicken in place of the McD chicken, parked a big truck with a light up sign of that photo in front of a McDonalds with the text "There We Fixed It"

  • @XneverstopfightingX
    @XneverstopfightingX Жыл бұрын

    I gotta say, your background music is on point! Love hearing nice chunky bass guitar riffs like that!

  • @tyneishalewis9917
    @tyneishalewis9917 Жыл бұрын

    Another awesome sunday video, Weird History Food! Thank you for making content for us viewers. If possible, could you cover one of these topics? *The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald VHS tapes & McDonald's Happy Meals *The Chicken Sandwich War

  • @bearing_aficionado
    @bearing_aficionado Жыл бұрын

    Ironic this video comes out after KFC just announced they are bringing this item back!

  • @ispoilers9535

    @ispoilers9535

    Жыл бұрын

    $

  • @mjjjuly

    @mjjjuly

    Жыл бұрын

    That's intentional.

  • @GanonGhidorah
    @GanonGhidorah Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. It has brought to my attention that the Double-Down is coming back... And while I know I shouldn't, I'm going to have one tomorrow.

  • @theendorsement
    @theendorsement Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for including a couple clips of my reviews on this sandwich in the video. Very cool. ;)

  • @cherryblossoms85
    @cherryblossoms85 Жыл бұрын

    I actually had Popeyes's chicken sand which for the 1st time in 2006 and it was delicious. Then they either took it off or just improved it and re-released it.

  • @larrygorlitz
    @larrygorlitz Жыл бұрын

    I never actually had one they when they were originally out but thanks to your video and them bringing them back I was first in line this morning to get one when they had them at KFC. I got to I-81 for lunch and the others in my fridge waiting for dinner. I think it might be the greatest chicken sandwich / dish I've ever had in my life!

  • @somechinesedude5466

    @somechinesedude5466

    Жыл бұрын

    Putting aside its cholesterol, its a better meal than normal burger Consume moderately, its healthier than or just as equal to normal burger

  • @adultmoshifan87
    @adultmoshifan8711 ай бұрын

    Double Down was available here in the UK in recent years, but our 2 variants, one with bacon, one without, did NOT have mayo! I had just ONE Double Down, without bacon!

  • @jerkjoker1
    @jerkjoker1 Жыл бұрын

    I love your wierd history channels, don"t ever stop 🍻🍻

  • @Cthulhunoms
    @Cthulhunoms Жыл бұрын

    I took a friend out to try the Double Down when we were teenagers fresh out of High School. It ended with us eating in the restaurant but my friend commenting that "It hurts my heart!" We can still laugh about that to this day. The Double Down is like a once in many months treat if you must try it but I can never imagine eating it on the regular. 'Tis quite tasty to be sure.

  • @jordanpearson6446
    @jordanpearson644611 ай бұрын

    Fried chicken, cheese, bacon, deep-fried pickles, spicy ranch, and a brioche bun. Tis what the heart wants. Also, a fried chicken sandwich on a stuffing roll style bun with a mixture of the mashed potatoes and gravy from KFC would dominate during the holidays.

  • @amvibes9633
    @amvibes9633 Жыл бұрын

    Yo this video was awesome. Good job!

  • @OlDusty90
    @OlDusty90 Жыл бұрын

    I ate a Double Down as my last meal on the way RTC Great Lakes for Navy Bootcamp. I made the unforunate mistake of letting my RDCs know that fact and they proceded to roast me the entire time I was there and tried to work that damn sandwich out of my soul. Totally worth it.

  • @danielfotheringhamproducti7368
    @danielfotheringhamproducti7368 Жыл бұрын

    Admittedly, I actually miss the Double Down from KFC, and if they reintroduce it in the UK, I think that I’ll be extremely happy. Yes, one of the few items that I want to keep trying, as much as possible before I become less immune to it.

  • @insertnickhere5022
    @insertnickhere502211 ай бұрын

    The Double Down is one of my favorite fast food menu items out there, and if it weren't so high in calories, I would have eaten it at least once every week

  • @menagoubran6080
    @menagoubran6080 Жыл бұрын

    I don't know what the macros on the Double Down are, but aside from the breading and the sauce, this offering is nearly 100% protein which would really be not as unhealthy as a traditional KFC sandwich would be.

  • @sterilepancake
    @sterilepancake Жыл бұрын

    The editing in this is really good/funny. I heard they're bringing it back for a limited time, so maybe I'll try it.

  • @williemoloney7526
    @williemoloney7526 Жыл бұрын

    I want mcdonalds chicken sandwitch for the next video

  • @TankCop
    @TankCop Жыл бұрын

    This needs to make a come back! I loved this it was so good!!!!

  • @joeproto75

    @joeproto75

    Жыл бұрын

    It's coming back tomorrow for a limited time

  • @angelface925

    @angelface925

    Жыл бұрын

    Here's the official statement! He's absolutely correct. Coming back tomorrow, March 6th, for four weeks. Now's your chance!

  • @TankCop

    @TankCop

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joeproto75 say whaaaaaaaaa 😲

  • @Spartan265
    @Spartan2655 ай бұрын

    I remember having one or two of these and really loving them.

  • @ericcarlos153
    @ericcarlos153 Жыл бұрын

    This video was great!

  • @PK9614
    @PK9614 Жыл бұрын

    Love how this was posted the day before the double down is supposed to rerelease.

  • @TranzparentMethods

    @TranzparentMethods

    Жыл бұрын

    It's no secret.

  • @katherineshimkus9511
    @katherineshimkus9511 Жыл бұрын

    I want this so freaking bad right now! I’m so hungry!

  • @TheDeadmanstrolling
    @TheDeadmanstrolling Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE this thing. It's available at least once a year in the Philippines. I get it every time. I am somehow still alive, not yet obese, and with my heart in one piece.

  • @DoofSenpai
    @DoofSenpai Жыл бұрын

    I remember this first coming out and I actually liked it. I never understood the controversy behind it. It's basically two chicken sandwiches without the bread.

  • @iversam
    @iversam Жыл бұрын

    I never got to eat the sandwich.. figured it would always come back around and it never did

  • @Backroad_Junkie

    @Backroad_Junkie

    Жыл бұрын

    It'll be back on the menu tomorrow (March 6, 2023) for four weeks. Thus the reason for this video, I guess.

  • @Eroge_Chan
    @Eroge_Chan Жыл бұрын

    This was the single greatest advertisement I have ever seen.

  • @careyDavis1022
    @careyDavis1022 Жыл бұрын

    Bought a double down yesterday to try due to this content. I was only able to take a few bites before feeling Ill. A bit later I had explosive diarrhea.

  • @rinneil
    @rinneil Жыл бұрын

    I feel like I'm going to have a heart attack just from watching this. And now I also really, really want a fried chicken sandwich

  • @Lil-Britches
    @Lil-Britches Жыл бұрын

    I regret not trying this.

  • @SuckMyJohnson

    @SuckMyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    Lucky for you it comes back literally tomorrow

  • @andrewbeast9
    @andrewbeast9 Жыл бұрын

    I've waited ten years to finally try it, and it was everything I hoped for! So dam good!

  • @timgoodwintv
    @timgoodwintv Жыл бұрын

    I had one when it first came out, it was good but nothing earth shattering. I think I will try it again with this recent re-release. I think the Doritos Locos taco was brilliant fast food invention I remember how much hype surrounded that when it first came out. I got that when it first came out too.

  • @jweider007
    @jweider007 Жыл бұрын

    I loved the Double Down! What could be healthier than a chicken sandwich with bacon, cheese, and no carbs?

  • @DanCooper404

    @DanCooper404

    Жыл бұрын

    No carbs if you make the breading with bacon bits.

  • @DAm0n.

    @DAm0n.

    Жыл бұрын

    It's not fried in healthy fat

  • @Inkie.Apparition

    @Inkie.Apparition

    3 ай бұрын

    **extra bacon 💓

  • @matthopkins6286
    @matthopkins6286 Жыл бұрын

    I want one! I'll be making those myself. 👍🍻

  • @friddevonfrankenstein

    @friddevonfrankenstein

    Жыл бұрын

    Same :D

  • @soapa4279
    @soapa4279 Жыл бұрын

    I'm writing you guys from heaven after eating my last double down. It was fantastic!

  • @HazmanFTW
    @HazmanFTW Жыл бұрын

    So this video had a McDonald's ad before it haha. Also showing the NZ zinger double down with the Onion Dip one too. Man they were good times.

  • @BigRedtheGinger
    @BigRedtheGinger Жыл бұрын

    Ever hear of the Meat Mountain at Arby's? It's every meat option they offer in 1 sandwich. I ordered that once, probably won't ever do that again. Besides the nutritional issues, they put almost no sauce and almost no cheese, so it tasted really dry and just overwhelming.

  • @eveakane6563

    @eveakane6563

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds stupid, you need food to be some level of moist to make eating easier, because the average person does not produce that much saliva.

  • @dillxdough

    @dillxdough

    Жыл бұрын

    Same, it was dry as hell

  • @jamesflowers1295
    @jamesflowers1295 Жыл бұрын

    I used to get one of these after donating blood, hit the spot and kept me from passing out

  • @DatFlame99
    @DatFlame99 Жыл бұрын

    Love your content, bro please do a video on fast foods hottest item, the McDonald’s buffalo wrap

  • @danlilly1790
    @danlilly1790 Жыл бұрын

    Had one at lunch yesterday, absolutely love the KFC Double Down!

  • @danielgehring7437
    @danielgehring7437 Жыл бұрын

    I wanna hear about the red food dye that was banned in the 80's, especially in cereals. I think it's Red #3 but maybe not.

  • @therranolleo468
    @therranolleo468 Жыл бұрын

    It was my 1st year of college when I first found out about this bad boy in a KFC building next to my campus, needless to say the free wifi and numerous college work I had to do made me wolf down a couple of these bad boys over the years. especially during stressful exam season, me and the boys would stay from evening till the shop closed down and we had to be warned by the waiters to start packing and leave lmao

  • @timowens4950
    @timowens4950 Жыл бұрын

    I love the double down and miss it, I surely hope it makes a comeback and never leaves

  • @Gitlive92
    @Gitlive92 Жыл бұрын

    I love y’all’s videos…Do one Mrs. Buttersworth vs AuntJemima + syrup in general.

  • @Jordi7174
    @Jordi7174 Жыл бұрын

    This actually isn't as unhealthy as it may sound. Minus the fried and bacon factors, you actually have a keto diet alternative. There is no bread and therefore way less carbs. I had one today. It was pretty good. I wish they had a grilled alternative. ✌️

  • @jacobarcher1097

    @jacobarcher1097

    Жыл бұрын

    If only the keto diet was actually healthy.

  • @maxttk97

    @maxttk97

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jacobarcher1097 keto diet is not healthy?

  • @youtubestudiosucks978

    @youtubestudiosucks978

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@maxttk97 the only healthy food you can safely consume are those you make yourself. Start growing your stuff

  • @HerrDeutschBlood
    @HerrDeutschBlood Жыл бұрын

    I’ve never had the KFC Double-Down when it was available but I’ve always been curious as to why and how such a calorie packed sandwich was ever conceived. Like seriously, the idea for such a sandwich could only be conjured up by some executive’s coked up fever dream.

  • @smeegy1

    @smeegy1

    Жыл бұрын

    Big Mac - 570 cals Double Down - 610 cals. Not really that much different.

  • @johnr797

    @johnr797

    Жыл бұрын

    Free marketing.

  • @Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger

    @Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger

    Жыл бұрын

    People want to try new stuff - why let something as mundane as calories be a limiting factor?

  • @mrbuttsticks

    @mrbuttsticks

    Жыл бұрын

    It originally developed during a worldwide wheat shortage-for a brief time, it was more cost effective to use chicken than bread

  • @g-foxgaming5710
    @g-foxgaming5710 Жыл бұрын

    I love the double down and the original twister I hope they bring that one back as well

  • @therongjr
    @therongjr4 ай бұрын

    I loved the Double Down. I had it only once, but it was memorable (in the best way possible).

  • @theoldman7739
    @theoldman7739 Жыл бұрын

    I don't really care for crispy chicken. I'd like to see a double down with 2 grilled chicken pieces. Also. Can you do a food history on the Calzone? There are so many versions out there.

  • @TheRandompaint

    @TheRandompaint

    Жыл бұрын

    The commercial said "also in grilled"

  • @NutronicAtomic

    @NutronicAtomic

    Жыл бұрын

    So mad kfc stopped their grilled chicken menu offering. It was good value and tasted great. Was also basically sold out every single time I went to get some :/

  • @SoggyHotDoggy

    @SoggyHotDoggy

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m pretty sure they actually DID have a double down with grilled chicken. I used to kill these things when I was younger, and even though I always knew they’d damn near killed you, I used to love them. Probably helped that my metabolism was still working well so I could just eat a bunch

  • @Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger

    @Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NutronicAtomic second this; grilled chicken was my go-to option.

  • @NutronicAtomic

    @NutronicAtomic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger yeah, I wish they would bring it back.

  • @lunatik0311
    @lunatik0311 Жыл бұрын

    Time to rejoice… They’re bringing it back tomorrow 🎉🎉🎉

  • @AwakenedAvocado

    @AwakenedAvocado

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely disgusting

  • @starvingartist733

    @starvingartist733

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AwakenedAvocado Each to their own, Chad, Imma eat my damn chicken sandwich if i so please

  • @AwakenedAvocado

    @AwakenedAvocado

    Жыл бұрын

    @@starvingartist733 absolutely

  • @agrofindastation
    @agrofindastation Жыл бұрын

    8:28 I still recall my crab landing into BWI. I was on the left wing, and at about 100 ft to go, I was staring down the runway. That was wicked!

  • @severussnap4373
    @severussnap4373 Жыл бұрын

    i just went and bought 4 of these to freeze for a rainy day . funny to see youtube recommend this video withing 30 mins of my purchase . my phone must have been turned on .

  • @dannyhatesdallas9322
    @dannyhatesdallas9322 Жыл бұрын

    I have to imagine that as you ate this thing you could actually feel your heart slowing down.

  • @justinharvie8126
    @justinharvie8126 Жыл бұрын

    It would be awesome if you did an episode on the "Fat Sandwiches" that originated in Rutgers colleges here in NJ. They are awesome, but severely unhealthy sandwiches that people used to order. The original was called the Fat Cat

  • @alk555

    @alk555

    Жыл бұрын

    YAAAAAAAYYYY!!!! Soooo good. Tragic that they have all but vanished.

  • @justinharvie8126

    @justinharvie8126

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alk555 The original guys are still making them ever since the 90s. Called RUHungry in New Brunswick. Home of the original fat sandwich.

  • @JackieOwl94
    @JackieOwl94 Жыл бұрын

    The double-down must be a godsend to those who can’t eat bread, especially if you did it with grilled chicken. Imagine being gluten intolerant and being able to eat something like that. And if they cook the chicken in breadcrumb alternatives, it would be a dream come true

  • @Lmfaocj
    @Lmfaocj Жыл бұрын

    "It might be time to bring back the double down"? Not "It might be time to DOUBLE DOWN!"? I can't remain subbed to this channel. -Respect.

  • @LoveHandle4890
    @LoveHandle4890 Жыл бұрын

    Didn’t they remove it due to it being extremely unhealthy?

  • @Denpachii
    @Denpachii Жыл бұрын

    As posted from others here, and seen in various news sources... " KFC is bringing back an old fan-favorite for a limited run. On Mon., March 6, KFC will reintroduce their famous bun-less sandwich, the double down, after nearly a decade-long hiatus. The meaty sandwich will be available for four weeks. " Hopefully it is nation wide and I don't have to search for one.

  • @stevenbrooks8983
    @stevenbrooks8983 Жыл бұрын

    This video was a prophecy. The double down just came back yesterday. Because of this video I decided to try it for the first time and it was so fucking good. Sure I felt slightly ill afterwards but I kind of expected that. Worth it.

  • @teddysadcat
    @teddysadcat Жыл бұрын

    There really is no other fast food dish that's as tasty as it is filling and funny, a true unicorn these days

  • @mightybk
    @mightybk Жыл бұрын

    Considering the timing of the video, I'm surprised you left out that KFC IS bringing back the Double Down for a 4-week run starting today. How did you miss that?

  • @neoasura
    @neoasura Жыл бұрын

    I actually lost a lot of weight and had good numbers when I went Keto thanks to the double down and the naked chicken taco from Taco Bell, it covered your calories if you were IF and only 15g of carbs.

  • @megajatt123

    @megajatt123

    Жыл бұрын

    Ifkr! Wish somebody made it with beef mmm that would be glorious

  • @johnr797

    @johnr797

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@megajatt123 you know most places make burgers in lettuce wraps right?

  • @megajatt123

    @megajatt123

    Жыл бұрын

    @John R no i mean i would love a beef double down analogue, 2 pieces of chicken fried steak with bacon and cheese between them.

  • @johnr797

    @johnr797

    Жыл бұрын

    @@megajatt123 oh I know what you meant, I was just saying it's basically the same thing, except for the fried part I guess.

  • @megajatt123

    @megajatt123

    Жыл бұрын

    @@johnr797 not the same if it's not crunchy and whole meat cuts kwim

  • @roddmatsui3554
    @roddmatsui3554 Жыл бұрын

    When it was premiered, I was darn curious and had to try one. It sounded excessive on purpose. It tasted *very* salty from the two breaded chicken pieces, but it was tasty regardless. But I felt instinctively that eating them regularly would be a bad idea. So I haven’t bought a second one. But I am happy I ate that first one!

  • @bolo2393
    @bolo2393 Жыл бұрын

    Oh man, a 30 rock reference. This channel is great

  • @justincraig398
    @justincraig398 Жыл бұрын

    First ? This does feel good. This is an actual accomplishment in my life. I need to get out more.

  • @bearing_aficionado

    @bearing_aficionado

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually you are 3rd.🤣

  • @YoureMrLebowski

    @YoureMrLebowski

    Жыл бұрын

    Ohhh the number of times I thought I was first.... and yes, I am completely in touch with the feelings you expressed. it does feel good, it is an accomplishment, and we have set the bar low. 🙂

  • @wylanvallotton4462

    @wylanvallotton4462

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@YoureMrLebowski are you The Dude!?

  • @YoureMrLebowski

    @YoureMrLebowski

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wylanvallotton4462 just Some Dude 😎

  • @wylanvallotton4462

    @wylanvallotton4462

    Жыл бұрын

    @@YoureMrLebowski so, Un Dudarino rather than El Dudarino... If you're not into the whole brevity thing. 🤣

  • @jonathanpatze87
    @jonathanpatze87 Жыл бұрын

    The had the pleasure to eat one some years ago here in Germany, but I recall there was also a rösti/hash brown in between. Needless to say the Double Down spoiled ordinary burgers for me.

  • @pseudosushi68
    @pseudosushi68 Жыл бұрын

    It's crazy that you bring this up because I work at a KFC/Taco Bell dual store and our current promotion (just started 4 days ago) we started the double down in central Illinois

  • @retahdude
    @retahdude Жыл бұрын

    It's crazy that I only tried this once in my life.

  • @Mister0men
    @Mister0men Жыл бұрын

    Its literally just a double chicken burger with no bun and people thought it was the devil lmfao Its almost due to be back on the NZ menu, we get it 1-2 times a year usually with new flavours. a recent one had cheese, bacon, a hash brown and crispy onion bits