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Check your calendars, folks: April Fool’s Day was more than two months ago. So, yes, this is for real.

After a long-running battle with PETA, KFC Canada has announced plans to upgrade its chicken slaughtering methods and - gasp of shock - introduce several vegan and vegetarian menu options, including some Kentucky Fried Unchicken.

From the article:

“The fake chicken, known as unchicken, has been around for years and is available in a handful of restaurants and stores in Canada. Most of the fake meats are soy-based and fair game for vegans. Some may contain eggs, but are meat-free.”

The thing is, I’ve never been a big fake meat fan to begin with, and I can’t see myself trusting the Colonel to do it right.

What do you think? Is this change finger-lickin’ good news?

Eva Holland

Eva Holland is a historical researcher and freelance writer based in Ottawa, Canada. She is a blogger for World Hum and for Rolf Potts Vagablogging, and her travel writing has appeared in The Ottawa Citizen, and The Edmonton Journal.