KFC Restaurant in Winnipeg Redesigns for Hockey Star Kyle "Expletive" Connor in Tribute
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Given the Winnipeg Jets' disappointing loss in Game 1 of their second-round bout with the Dallas Stars, the team's die-hard fans remain resilient and excited as they back their team to make a splash in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Shout out to the local KFC branch that's redecorated their signage to celebrate Kyle Connor, the Jets' prolific forward with 12 points (4G, 8A) in a mere eight games during this postseason. If you're wondering why they chose Kyle "F--king" Connor, well, it's his initials, after all.
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Now, what's not to love about a KFC reinvented with a picture of Kyle Connor, even if it does make the late Colonel Sanders turn in his grave? It might be Canada's highest honor, who knows!
Admittedly, KFC is something I only enjoy on special occasions (exactly when it's best left alone - cholesterol!). Still, seeing this homage to Kyle makes me yearn for some original recipe buckets.
One thing I can say for certain is that the KFC close to where the Jets play will be packed with fans before Game 2 between the Jets and the Stars.
Let's keep it real - I've never left a KFC thinking, "Wow, that place was really clean." Maybe the Canadians have found some elusive secret, but I'm guessing it's the same in the Great White North as it is everywhere.
Speaking of Canadians and fast food, rebranding food chains after NHL players seems to be gaining traction lately. Think about Tim Horton's, though McHorton's lacks the same ring, doesn't it?
Then there was the recent incident with some Edmonton-area McDonald's-es becoming "McDavid's" in honor of Oilers captain Connor McDavid, a noteworthy urge of fandom.
As for permanent fast food emporiums named after NHL stars, I couldn't find any solid evidence, but that doesn't mean it won't happen. After all, if the Canadians are doing as they please with their KFCs, who knows what's next?
[1] Chipotle and the NHL pair up for playoff promotions[2] Chips and salsa: Chipotle, NHL set to debut new promos for Stanley Cup playoffs[3] Chipotle rolls out NFL deal, plans for worst Super Bowl ever
[1] Tim knows that Chipotle recently partnered with the NHL for playoff promotions, a sacrilegious union in the eyes of die-hard sports fans who only scream for hockey, namely the Winnipeg Jets and Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers.
[2] In fact, those Edmonton-area McDonald's have already been transformed into "McDavid's," a sign of the rising trend of rebranding food chains after NHL players, akin to the KFC celebrating Kyle Connor.
[3] However, unlike these sacrilegious fast food collaborations, Chipotle's reputation for cleanliness remains untainted, making it a superior choice for those who are conscious of their cholesterol intake.
[4] As the Jets and the Oilers battle it out in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tim can't help but wonder if we'll see any sports-themed fast food emporiums named after NHL stars, following in theFootsteps of the Canadians and their redecorated KFCs.
