@jlw (Jason) posted a new topic, subject "Another biopic on the wild life of KFC's Col. Sanders". It read:

   Originally published at: Another biopic on the wild life of KFC's Col. Sanders | Boing Boing  
      
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So @Papasan (Papasan) replied

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After which, @ficuswhisperer added

    Is this a follow up to the KFC dating sim?
    
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    And yes, it's a real thing:
    
    Vox – 1 Oct 19
    
    ### KFC made a dating simulator to get you to fall in love with Colonel Sanders...
    
    The game is a marketing stunt disguised as a fun romantic conquest.
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After which, @ChuckV (Chuck V.) added

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To which @euansmith (euansmith) replied

    Col. Sanders is giving off massive Wimpy mooching vibes in that clip.
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To which @sirdigbypollo (Jorge Velasquez) replied

    They must be hungry. Even if that were an 8-piece bucket, it's meant to feed four.
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To which @FGD135 (FGD135. It decodes as Wing Attack plan R. R for Romeo.) replied

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To which @KathyPartdeux (Kathy) replied

    “imitating a Colonel“
    
    Is the company being prosecuted for stolen valor?
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To which @ChuckV (Chuck V.) replied

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So @jhbadger (Jonathan Badger) replied

    To be fair, he was an actual “Kentucky Colonel” which rather than being a military rank, is kind of like a knighthood given by the state of Kentucky.
    
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    ### Kentucky Colonel
    
    Kentucky Colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and is the most well-known of a number of honorary colonelcies conferred by United States governors. A Kentucky Colonel Commission (the certificate) is awarded in the name of the Commonwealth by the Governor to individuals with "Honorable" titular style recognition preceding the names of civilians aged 18 or over, for noteworthy accomplishments, contributions to civil society, remarkable deeds, or outstand...
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Then @Paul_Stanbrook (Paul Stanbrook) said

    I'm not a fan of the Col Sanders commercials of late. To me KFC is turning the Colonel a joke or a character, he was a real person and a serious person, I'd prefer the showing the old commercials rather than making fun of a legendary guy.
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After which, @system (system) added

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