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KFC says 'make it a double'

August 21, 2018

Kentucky Fried Chicken partnered with the "world's strongest man" to haul in its new Double Crispy Colonel sandwich in a "big" way. The chain's offering has a pair of extra crispy fillets with mayo and pickles on a soft bun, a news release said. 

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, a.k.a. "World's Strongest Man," was brought in to announce the double-sized offering to the world by setting the world record for pulling the most chicken sandwiches at one time in the arm-over-arm pull.

"I'm not afraid of a challenge, so I couldn't say no when KFC asked me if I wanted to attempt to pull a massive amount of Double Crispy Colonel sandwiches instead of a semi-truck like I normally do," Björnsson said iin the release. 
 
At the first Double Crispy Challenge earlier this month, Björnsson successfully pulled a giant sled of Double Crispy Colonel sandwiches weighing more than 700 pounds in an arm-over-arm pull. The chain didn't disclose whether there was previously a record set for this fowl feat, but there is now. 
 
The new double sandwich is also available in smoky mountain barbecue, Nashville hot and George Gold honey mustard barbecue. It's available across the U.S. à la carte, or in a combo meal with wedges and a drink.