KFC launches ‘finger condoms’ to prevent customers getting their fingers greasy
The 'Finger Nup' is being rolled out at 222 branches in Japan's Kanto and Kansai regions
KFC has launched bizarre new ‘finger condoms’ for their customers to help them avoid getting their fingers greasy.
In an apparent U-turn over the fast food firm’s world-famous slogan “Finger lickin’ good”, branches in Japan rolled out the protective gloves this week.
Many fried chicken lovers will be familiar with the dilemma of trying to use their smartphone or tablet while tucking in to their favourite meal.
The Finger Nup – short for finger napkin – is designed to stop customers getting their hands covered in oil while they eat.
The tiny plastic glove fits only over the thumb and index finger, just enough for them to pick up their chicken.
KFC bosses in Japan told the move stemmed from the tendency of their customers to use napkins when touching their food.
They said many people would wrap the paper towels around the chicken in order to pick it up.
But the napkins would quickly soak through with grease – leading the restaurant to innovate with plastic.
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The Finger Nup is being introduced at 222 restaurants around the Kanto and Kansai regions from December 15.
But customers who want to try them out will have to ask staff, as they will be kept behind the staff counter.
As well as the restaurant chain’s famous motto, the hand sheaths could also spell the end for its well-known alcoholic hand-wipes.
The wipes are supplied KFC branches across the UK to help customers clean up their hands after eating.
But they could become surplus to requirements if the Japanese “finger condoms” are rolled out across the rest of the world.
The world-famous fried chicken brand has been doing more than its fair share of innovating of late.
It recently emerged KFC had launched a scented candle which gives off the scent of the colonel’s secret blend of herbs and spices.
The restaurant offers to provide decorations, waiter service and the Colonel’s tasty Christmas burger for hungry punters, providing “easygoing alternative to the traditional boozy office gathering”.
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