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KFC to use secret messages to get customers free food...

Minoriteeburg
24-02-2006, 21:08
...But is it worth it?

KFC To Hide Secret Message In TV Commercial
Viewers Will Need To Record, Decipher Message For Free Food

POSTED: 9:52 am EST February 24, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- KFC has a secret it wants to share.

Not the ultimate secret -- you know, what's in that combination of herbs and spices that gives Kentucky Fried Chicken that unusual flavor. That one remains under lock and key.

But marketers for KFC have come up with a television ad campaign that could bring any viewer willing to put in a little work a free sauce-drenched Buffalo Snacker chicken sandwich.

All they need to do is record the ad, play it back and crack a hidden message.

The aim is two-fold: interested viewers will have to watch the ad. And, according to chief marketing officer Scott Bergren, it creates a little fun on the screen.

The ads are airing on NBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics and programs on the major television networks.

http://www.wsoctv.com/foodnews/7399219/detail.html


Who here would seriosly go through all that for a free sandwich?
Not me personally, and not just because it's KFC. Because if i'm hungry i will defintely not feel like going through all that for free food.

There needs to be a poll here.

*poll coming*
Sumamba Buwhan
24-02-2006, 21:20
just call your friend that works at KFC up and ask them the secret code - then sell the code to everyone for 50 cents while eatign for free
Minoriteeburg
24-02-2006, 21:22
just call your friend that works at KFC up and ask them the secret code - then sell the code to everyone for 50 cents while eatign for free


If i only knew anyone who worked there....
Zero Six Three
24-02-2006, 21:23
If i only knew anyone who worked there....
They have name tags you know.. Just introduce yourself, it's what I do.
Sumamba Buwhan
24-02-2006, 21:24
If i only knew anyone who worked there....

I knew a manager at KFC but that was in another state
Minoriteeburg
24-02-2006, 21:24
They have name tags you know.. Just introduce yourself, it's what I do.


The people i've seen in the local KFC here don't look too friendly.
Greater Soigacas
24-02-2006, 21:27
Company in marketing ploy trying to get people to give them more money. Next!
Zero Six Three
24-02-2006, 21:28
The people i've seen in the local KFC here don't look too friendly.
Of course not.. they work in KFC! But it's your duty as a consumer to brighten their day! And, who knows? You might meet a life long friend or future wife or maybe even a fuck buddy!
Minoriteeburg
24-02-2006, 21:29
Of course not.. they work in KFC! But it's your duty as a consumer to brighten their day! And, who knows? You might meet a life long friend or future wife or maybe even a fuck buddy!


LOL @ fuck buddy.
Righteous Munchee-Love
24-02-2006, 21:29
How does it work? You crack the message, walk up to the counter, say the phrase or whatever it is, and get your free sandwich?
Sounds like dozens of free sandwiches to me, if you´re willing to rotate through restaurants.
BTW, I voted no, not only because I lack the equippment (I´ld need to get a TV first, which would raise the 'free sandwich'´s cost noticably), but also because I prefer home-made food over fast food chain food any day of the week.
Dragons with Guns
24-02-2006, 21:29
One person needs to figure it out, then tell everyone else on the internet. Not the best idea from KFC.
Sumamba Buwhan
24-02-2006, 21:32
yep or just buy a sammich and wait by the order counter to hear someone else spout the answer then it's all over
Sdaeriji
24-02-2006, 21:34
My father and I got food poisoning from KFC, so they could offer me free dinner for life and I wouldn't take it. But I'd probably take a free burger from McDonalds or something. Free is free.
Argesia
24-02-2006, 21:37
My father and I got food poisoning from KFC, so they could offer me free dinner for life and I wouldn't take it. But I'd probably take a free burger from McDonalds or something. Free is free.
Well, you got the food poisoning for free...
Drunk commies deleted
24-02-2006, 21:45
The people i've seen in the local KFC here don't look too friendly.
That's because they work at KFC. How would you feel if you worked there?
Kecibukia
24-02-2006, 21:48
LOL @ fuck buddy.

Well, you know they'ld taste like chicken.
Sdaeriji
24-02-2006, 21:49
Well, you got the food poisoning for free...

The night I spent in the hospital certainly wasn't free.
Zero Six Three
24-02-2006, 21:56
Well, you know they'ld taste like chicken.
Finger lickin' good?
Utracia
24-02-2006, 22:05
I would do it for Pizza Hut. Get some Stuffed Crust Pizza. Yum! ;)
Smunkeeville
24-02-2006, 22:23
you have to figure payoff vs. work. I don't think it's that much work for a free sandwich, but then again one of my hobbies is getting free stuff, so like 3/4 of my mail is free stuff (t-shirts, flash drives, food, gift cards, ect. ) I have even gotten a free purse (it's pretty cute) free wine bottle sealer (so you don't have to drink the whole bottle in one sitting) free cocktail glasses, and I am currently expecting a free optical mouse within the next week or so........

anyway, yeah, it's free, I would do it. ;)
Righteous Munchee-Love
24-02-2006, 22:26
you have to figure payoff vs. work. I don't think it's that much work for a free sandwich, but then again one of my hobbies is getting free stuff, so like 3/4 of my mail is free stuff (t-shirts, flash drives, food, gift cards, ect. ) I have even gotten a free purse (it's pretty cute) free wine bottle sealer (so you don't have to drink the whole bottle in one sitting) free cocktail glasses, and I am currently expecting a free optical mouse within the next week or so........

anyway, yeah, it's free, I would do it. ;)

What is one supposed to do, lacking a working replicator?
*hides*
Ifreann
24-02-2006, 22:29
Company in marketing ploy trying to get people to give them more money. Next!

It's almost like they want our money and don't really want to provide society with finger lickin chicken :eek:
Minoriteeburg
24-02-2006, 22:30
Finger lickin' good?


Id like me a 3 piece with a side of sex.
Greenham
24-02-2006, 22:38
WSOC is a Charlotte station. Do you live in or near Charlotte? Because I do.

*Edit* Nevermind I just noticed it said you were from Savannah which is a very nice city and I love going there. I'm heading down there in April for a little r&r.
Stone Bridges
24-02-2006, 22:41
WSOC is a Charlotte station. Do you live in or near Charlotte? Because I do.

*Edit* Nevermind I just noticed it said you were from Savannah which is a very nice city and I love going there. I'm heading down there in April for a little r&r.

I live near Charlotte NC. WSOC is cool, but I like the Kat Country.
Minoriteeburg
24-02-2006, 23:08
WSOC is a Charlotte station. Do you live in or near Charlotte? Because I do.

*Edit* Nevermind I just noticed it said you were from Savannah which is a very nice city and I love going there. I'm heading down there in April for a little r&r.


Savannah is a great place for R&R