KFC is now in the tent business.
The fried chicken chain is currently selling what it calls an Internet Escape Pod, which carries a hefty price tag of $10,000.
They say the pod — which is a gray stainless steel isolation tent — ‘is like a magic force field designed to disrupt the internet coming to and from your devices,’ so a family can sit around and eat fried chicken together without being interrupted by texts or app notifications.
Hugged by the Colonel: KFC is selling this Internet Escape Pod for $10,000
Sturdy: It appears to fit four people inside and is made of stainless steel
Fancy: The isolation pod blocks internet signals for some disconnected time and has a foam Colonel Sanders on top
KFC joked that it was thinking of selling the item for $96,485.34, but ‘in the spirit of Cyber Monday’ the price was lowered to $10,000.
‘Let Colonel Sanders’ protective embrace take you back to a simpler time,’ the brand said.
The tent, which is a steel and stainless steel mesh cage measuring 7′ x 7′ x 6′ 6″, features a giant foam Colonel Sanders with impossibly longs arms draped over the top.
Images show a group of four sitting snugly inside the tent, sharing a bucket of KFC fried chicken — though it could presumably be used by just one or two people who simply want to disconnect.
The brand says that the tent will block internet signals to enhance that family time, and will send a pro to make sure it works properly.
Big deal: Customers who buy one will get a visit from a professional to set it up
Of course: The handle on the tent looks like fried chicken, naturally
‘In case you haven’t noticed, our specialty is fried chicken, not internet-blocking cages. Although we have done our best to ensure total internet escape, a special person with a gizmo has to test our cage before we can claim total and utter signal impenetrability,’ the website reads.
After the tent ships, a ‘qualified assembler’ will come to the customer’s home to put it together.
In July, KFC first unveiled KFC Ltd., the online shop shilling ironic KFC-themed merchandise.
The new site seemed like the next logical step after funny publicity stunts that included chicken-scented sunscreen and flavored lip balm.
At the site’s debut, fans of the fried chicken restaurant were able to buy plenty of new stuff, including drumstick-printed socks, a pillow with Colonel Sanders’ face on it — and a real, $20,000 meteorite that has been carved into the shape of a chicken sandwich.
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But you can’t eat ’em! There were two pairs of socks for $8 that are printed with drumsticks
Bling: There was even a gold-colored necklace, which at first look appears elegant — until you realize it says ‘finger lickin good’
Style icon: Most of the items from the original product run have sold out, including a string tie just like the one the Colonel wears
‘Quality chicken goods for your everyday life,’ reads the site.
The launch included two different pairs of socks printed with chicken drumsticks (for $8 each), a $12 chicken-printed pocket square (which a person would have to look quite closely at to notice the chicken), and several pins in the shape of a chicken sandwich, a bucket of chicken, mashed potatoes, and the Colonel’s face.
There was a ‘Fried Chicken USA’ sweatshirt and a bunch of tees — one of which was printed to look like the Colonel’s uniform, and could probably pass for a hipster look in some circles.
Perhaps most uniquely among the apparel offerings, though, were a black ribbon string tie like the one Colonel Sanders wears and a gold-colored necklace that read ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ in script.
That’s not all! There are pins and other wearables, too. The pins are still for sale
There are several T-shirts, including one printed with drumsticks and another that looks like the Colonel’s outfit
Several of the pieces, particularly T-shirts, are still available, though most have sold out.
The website was also selling some home decor, mostly made up of prints of the Colonel, KFC stores, and mashed potatoes — some of which were the first to go this summer.
There was even a pillow printed with the Colonel’s face, which had been screened on in such a way to make it look like the customer is sleeping next to him.
‘It’s important to have a dream. And if your dream is to have a bunch of dreams while lying face-to-face with a Colonel whose dream of building a fried chicken empire actually came true, well then, you’re in luck,’ the description read.
Popular: It’s likely that those who have already purchased pieces from the site intend to wear them ironically
Seriously? Upon the site’s launch, there was a one-of-a-kind piece of meteorite up for grabs, which had been carved into the shape of a chicken sandwich and cost $20,000
‘KFC and Colonel Sanders have been American pop culture icons for more than 70 years,’ said Steve Kelly, the KFC U.S. director of media and digital, according to AdWeek. ‘Our fans were craving a way to embrace the fried chicken lifestyle, and KFC Ltd. gives them the opportunity to let their Colonel flag fly.’
The new tent is certainly one of the most outrageous items to date, though it actually is not the most expensive.
When the site first launched, KFC offered a real piece of meteorite carved into the shape of its Zinger sandwich for a whopping $20,000.
‘Don’t miss your chance to own this very significant and very heavy piece of chicken sandwich space travel history,’ the description read. The meteorite piece was only available for one customer and is no longer on the site, though it is unclear if it sold or was just removed.