Popeye’s chicken sandwich was so popular, they sold out
Popeye’s has caused quite a frenzy lately with their brand new chicken sandwiches that pretty much broke the internet.
Besides being loved for being delicious, the sandwiches caused a hilarious feud on Twitter between the restaurant and Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A and other fast-food chains.
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It’s also been a meme lately, with the sandwich’s popularity causing some restaurants to become completely overwhelmed with orders.
It looks like the frenzy has finally reached a breaking point — the chain has literally sold out of sandwiches.
Don’t fret — the chain let its patrons know that they will be back with the sandwiches very soon.
“Y’all. We love that you love The Sandwich. Unfortunately we’re sold out (for now),” the tweet read.
Y’all. We love that you love The Sandwich. Unfortunately we’re sold out (for now). pic.twitter.com/Askp7aH5Rr
— Popeyes Chicken (@PopeyesChicken) August 27, 2019
The supplies are expected to last throughout the week, CNBC reports. However, the announcement was enough to send fans of the dish crazy. See what they had to say on Twitter about the news below.
Popeye’s: Guys we’re out of chicken sandwiches.
Chick-fil-A: It’s our pleasure to still serve you chicken sandwiches.
Burger King: We will literally give you a chicken sandwich for free.
— Sammy Rhodes (@sammyrhodes) August 28, 2019
me running outta Popeye’s with the last chicken sandwich ? pic.twitter.com/Dc8X8SDzCF
— FunnyPicsDepot (@FunnyPicsDepot) August 25, 2019
It’s easier to get a response from God than it is to get this chicken sandwich from Popeye’s
— Kidbehindacamera (@Lyricoldrap) August 24, 2019
Let me know if y’all want a push notification for when the Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich returns ? https://t.co/y3l40rlhIr
— J23 iPhone App (@J23app) August 27, 2019
Return of that Popeye’s chicken sandwich gonna hit like Get Rich or Die Trying dropping in 03
— Beyonce has an uncle named Larry Beyince. Bruh…. (@DragonflyJonez) August 28, 2019
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As previously mentioned, Popeye’s has been in a hilarious Twitter war with nearly every fast-food chain in existence.
First, Popeye’s posted a tantalizing tweet describing the new sandwiches.
“Chicken. Brioche. Pickles. New. Sandwich. Popeyes. Nationwide. So. Good. Forgot. How. Speak. In. Complete. Sandwiches. I mean, sentences,” it read.
Chicken. Brioche. Pickles. New. Sandwich. Popeyes. Nationwide. So. Good. Forgot. How. Speak. In. Complete. Sandwiches. I mean, sentences. pic.twitter.com/14kXBv4jJw
— Popeyes Chicken (@PopeyesChicken) August 12, 2019
Then, Chick-fil-A seemed to subtweet Popeye’s, bragging about their “original” sandwich.
Bun + Chicken + Pickles = all the ❤️ for the original. pic.twitter.com/qBAIIxZx5v
— Chick-fil-A, Inc. (@ChickfilA) August 19, 2019
Popeye’s saw this, and couldn’t help but respond.
… y’all good? https://t.co/lPaTFXfnyP
— Popeyes Chicken (@PopeyesChicken) August 19, 2019
Then, Wendy’s got involved, bragging about their own sandwich.
Y’all out here fighting about which of these fools has the second best chicken sandwich. pic.twitter.com/4v9RJFgy0T
— WENDY’S SPICY NUGGETS ARE BACK!!! (@Wendys) August 19, 2019
Zaxby’s even retweeted some saying their sandwich was the best which was definitely a more subtle diss.
The Zaxbys chicken sandwich is underrated tho
— 6’7 (@Maurice_Suave) August 19, 2019
Shake Shack also promoted their chicken sandwich “with no beef” to attempt to stay neutral in the war.
If you’re lookin’ for a chicken sandwich (without the beef ?), you know where to find us. pic.twitter.com/2wtV2POvFf
— SHAKE SHACK (@shakeshack) August 19, 2019
One of the most hilarious brand tweets is from Bojangle’s, who deleted their post bragging about their own chicken sandwich.
Bojangles deleted their sandwich that needed lip chap tweet. ? pic.twitter.com/ftHVESDLf5
— ??L E A?? (@_MissLeandra) August 19, 2019
Since then, the shade has only continued, and it looks like it won’t stop anytime soon.
What do you think of Popeye’s running out of chicken sandwiches? Sound off in the comments down below!
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