Yes, this is real. No, it’s not April Fools’. We triple-checked.
In the latest plot twist no one had on their 2025 bingo card, KFC has decided that brushing your teeth just wasn’t… flavourful enough. The fast-food chain has teamed up with Australian oral care brand hismile to launch a fried chicken-flavoured toothpaste, complete with a matching toothbrush because why stop at mint when you can start your day with crispy poultry?
This limited-edition dental duo is inspired by KFC’s legendary 11 herbs and spices, aiming to bring that "finger lickin’ good" flavour straight to your morning routine. According to the press release, this bold mashup is part of a “full-on flavour takeover,” combining KFC’s iconic seasoning with hismile’s taste for chaos in the personal care aisle.
Thankfully, while the paste may taste like your lunch order, it won’t coat your teeth in grease. It’s fluoride-free and designed to clean your teeth — just with a side of spice.
Now, before you panic or start pre-ordering, let’s talk price: the kit comes in at $72 (around R1,400), which is a lot to pay for the honour of turning your mouth into a drive-thru.
Reactions online range from stunned silence to full-blown existential crisis. Is this brilliant branding or the moment we finally jumped the capitalism shark? Hard to say.
One thing’s for sure: Colonel Sanders might’ve dreamed of global chicken domination, but even he probably didn’t imagine people brushing their teeth with it.
Mint, it seems, has officially been deep-fried and left behind.