When this sodium-fortified mass of table scraps hit KFC outlets nationwide, it was easy to see why it was “famous” even before anybody knew about it. A combo platter of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn niblets, gravy and 3 different kinds of cheese, the KFC Famous Bowl intrigued some and nauseated many, many others.

Tastes like: Your nephew’s half-eaten dinner plate after Thanksgiving.

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