Over the past few years, KFC has become known for its wacky product releases like edible chicken-flavored nail polish, fried chicken-scented body lotion, bath salts and even a branded smartphone—now, KFC is releasing an 'Internet Escape Pod.'
The Internet Escape Pod is branded as a safe place for consumers to escape the barrage of deals and advertisements that will be thrown at them for Cyber Monday. Under the protective embrace of Colonel Sanders himself, the anti-technology product provides plenty of room for a group of friends to gather with a bucket of fried chicken, without distractions.
KFC notes that "We were going to sell this for the ridiculously high price of $96,485.34, but in the spirit of Cyber Monday it can be yours for $10,000."
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KFC is Selling a $10,000 Internet Escape Pod Featuring the Colonel
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