Thursday, November 18th 2010
News: Flavor Flav
Flavor Flav’s Fried Chicken? Grape Vodka? Welcome To Stereotype Heaven
With a name like Flavor Flav, one could suppose that it was only a matter of time before he turned his attention to food.
Proving stereotypes are alive and well, rapper/entrepreneur Flavor Flav will launch his own line of alcoholic beverages and fried chicken. According to Mr. Flav (because, really, when you’re putting your name on something like bubblegum flavored vodka, you deserve a little respect), we should see these items in early 2011. “I want you all to keep on the lookout. It should be on the shelves by January – I’m launching a thing called Le Flav Spirits. I’m coming out with a cherry vodka, a berry vodka, an olive vodka, a sweet tea vodka, a bubblegum vodka and grape vodka.” Yes. Grape vodka.
Now, I know what you’re saying: “Hey Flav, anyone can make vodka, why don’t you class it up a bit!” He’s got it covered: “Also, I’m coming out with Le Flav Cognac and Chateaux Le Flav which’ll be some bubbly. Champagne, that’s right, folks – Poppin’n'drinkin’!” Well played, sir, well played.
As for his fried chicken service, Flav didn’t reveal too much as he only had this to say: “Ya’ll heard of KFC, right? Well this is FFC, Flav’s Fried Chicken. The Colonel better watch his back, G! The Colonel might end up in my fryer!”
If he can get Chuck D to sign off on this, here are some possible name suggestions/slogans for Flavor Flav’s fried chicken service:
- Fear of a Blackened Chicken
- 911 Is a Joke, but this Chicken is Delicious!
- Brothers Gonna Work it Out… then go to FFC!
- By the Time I Get to Arizona, I’ll be ready for more FFC!
- Rebel Without a Pause when I’m eatin’ some FFC!
Any other suggestions?
I see the bubblegum vodka as a natural fit for elementary school lunch programs.
FFC-ya, wouldn’t wanna be ya? nah, that’s just fucking terrible, but damn, i want some chicken
I have got to say the menu sounds awesome. Fried chicken, greens, and macaroni and cheese. Now you know some of the black folk can cook the best soul (I call it country) food I have ever put in my mouth. That food is just as important to me when you stack the different types of food resteraunts as any! There was a little soul shack in New Orleans on broad that was awesome. You did not set down, no tables. You come in and get it to go and that big mama cook cook, I tell you. They would say ” Food that will make you want to SMACK your mama!” I guess because they put so much in your go plate and it was soooo good, you would be full and smilin when done, no doubt! If this food is anything like hers, it will be a hit. New Orleans. Home of the chicken king Al Copeland, Popeyes (cajun and crispy), and now Churches Chicken (too greasy not enough seasoning). Yes, if this is done right, it will be a hit. I compliment Flave, it is a great idea and I will definately try it! Truth is though if he goes incorporating gangster hip hoppers in it though in some of the ad scenes, it will be a gamble with the people for sure for sure. Too bad the dirty language hip hop gave all hip hop a bad name with a lot of people. I could see a marketing bonanza for these folks, though, if it is done right. I have the greaseless chicken recipe so holla Flav and I can help you in becoming the next Crazy Chicken King!
I don’t know about the hooch, but I’ve been to the restaurant and the chicken is awesome! They also feature ribs and plenty of sides. You can’t park in the lot, though, because it’s always full, and the major gripe I have is that they don’t open til 4 p.m. so lunch is out of the question. Hopefully they start opening earlier. However, the food is great and seeing the amount of business they do, I wouldn’t be surprised if the KFC next door ends up in trouble. Believe the hype!