
How a Fried Chicken Sandwich Became the News Event of the Year
The Popeyes fried chicken sandwich was a major news event in 2019, selling out and sparking Twitter fights and real fights.
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The Popeyes fried chicken sandwich was a major news event in 2019, selling out and sparking Twitter fights and real fights.
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