KFC Only Follows 11 Accounts for Punniest Reason
KFC is finger lickin’ good for more reasons than just it’s chicken. It turns out that [...]
KFC is finger lickin' good for more reasons than just it's chicken. It turns out that they're pretty savvy in the social media field, too.
In a tweet that has since gone viral, Twitter user @edgette22 pointed out one very peculiar fact – the KFC Twitter account only follows 11 people. Of the lucky 11, five are former Spice Girls and the other six are men named Herb, including Green Bay Packers player Herb Waters.
.@KFC follows 11 people.
Those 11 people? 5 Spice Girls and 6 guys named Herb.
11 Herbs & Spices. I need time to process this.
— Edge (@edgette22) October 19, 2017
"11 Herbs & Spices," the tweet reads, paying homage to KFC's long-time market slogan of their chicken being made with a secret recipe with "11 spices and herbs."
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The revelation, which very well may be one of the best social media decisions ever made, has sent the internet into a frenzy.
They must have a seasoned marketing person. 😉😉 #seewhatIdidthere
— Adam Dzuricky (@thebatman012) October 20, 2017
the person that runs the KFC account needs a raise. I don't care how much they make now. GIVE THEM A RAISE.
— Samantha O'Pumpkins (@sicklittlejag) October 19, 2017
"FINALLY" --KFC social media manager
— Mrs. Carm (@Mrs_Carm) October 20, 2017
Fast-food chain Wendy's, which has had its own fun on Twitter, even commented.
Just realized they weren't following back.
— Wendy's (@Wendys) October 20, 2017
Rude.
Good joke though.
It's unclear how long KFC has only been following 11 people or how long it took someone to finally notice, but kudos to KFC for their ingenious decision.