KFC Chicken-Scented Crocs Exist Now, And It’s Finger-Licking Horrible
In a collaboration that could've only been forged in the fires of the underworld by the devil himself, we have KFC and Crocs teaming up to make a shoe. Your eyes are working. You may wish they weren't because of what you're about to see, but they are.
KFC and Crocs released the shoes in early February and much to everyone's surprise, they cost as much as regular Crocs, about $60. I don't know what's more shocking, the fact that these exist at all or the shoes your father uses to cut the grass cost $60?
The Spawn Was Unveiled At New York Fashion Week
You may not think of Crocs as a particularly runway-ready brand...but it apparently is. The shoe was unveiled at NYFW on the runway in both the classic clog version and a horrifyingly delicious platform model.
The chief marketing officer of KFC and the personal harbinger of chaos said that these shoes, "combine the unmistakable look of our world-famous fried chicken and signature KFC bucket with the unparalleled comfort and style of Crocs. These shoes are what fried chicken footwear dreams are made of." Yeah, "dreams," not nightmares or anything.
The Jibbetz Smell And Look Like Chicken (But They're Not, They're Rubber, Please Do Not Gnaw On These)
The Colonel truly thought that having a shoe covered in drumsticks wasn't demonic enough and he went and made the Jibbetz (those charm things) drumstick-scented and shaped. I know exactly where your mind is going and yes, I completely agree that this is a gateway to foot sniffing...and other stuff.
In the official release tweet by KFC, they specifically said, "do not eat" the chicken-scented footwear, so I'm glad they at least haven't forfeited that last bastion of sanity. Don't eat rubber folks, the world isn't crazy after all.
The Floodgates Are Open, This Is Only The Beginning Of Croc Domination
Apparently, unsatisfied with scarring us to this extent, Crocs spoke out about the exciting collaborations they have planned in the future. Croc's CMO and Senior Vice President said that "as Crocs continues to create new, unexpected brand collaborations, we're thrilled with this 'bucket list' partnership with Kentucky Fried Chicken."
So excellent "bucket list" pun there, but I'm slightly concerned about what this means for the rest of our trusted household brands. Should I start prepping for Aunt Jemima Crocs that ooze maple syrup when I step? I just want to be apocalypse-ready.
