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An age-old question that went unanswered has popped up yet again. The battle between Popeyes and Chick-fil-A rocketed after the former introduced its own variant of fried chicken sandwich in the summer of 2019. However, which fast-food chain remains on top is still up for debate.
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Recently, Rory McIlroy weighed upon his choice and had pleasant advice for South Korean young talent, Kim Joo-hyung.
Popeyes or Chick-fil-A: What does Rory McIlroy choose?
The Northern Irishman had a fun time with 20-year-old Joo-hyung after the latter interrupted and quizzed McIlroy in his press conference. While he gave him important career advice in front of the lens, the pair chatted later after the presser ended.
When quizzed on the matter that was discussed, McIlroy remained candid. “I know he likes fast food, so I asked him Chick-fil-A or Popeyes and he told me hasn’t had Popeye’s yet,” he said, before revealing his favorite of the two.
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Jun 14, 2022; Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Rory McIlroy addresses the media during a press conference for the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
“So I’m like no, you’ve got to have Popeye’s, I think it’s better than Chick-fil-A,” he claimed.
The age-old question 🍗 pic.twitter.com/qKcGuL6SuZ
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) October 21, 2022
Thus, the golfer’s choice was revealed.
While McIlroy has made his pick clear, it will be interesting to see whether Joo-hyung indeed likes the taste of Popeyes better than Chik-A-fil. Interestingly, McIlroy never told whether the young prodigy actually liked what he tasted at Chik-A-fil’s, which will surely be a question on everyone’s lips the next time either golfer sits down for a press conference.
Fans react to the Popeyes vs Chick-fil-A debate
Clearly, a lot of people showed their loyalty to either of the fast-food chains after McIlroy’s words were posted on the PGA Tour’s official Twitter handle.
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— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) October 21, 2022
Here is a selection of those tweets that lauded McIlroy on his preference.
Rory a man of culture. Popeyes all day. Better chicken sandwiches by a mile.
— Modest M2 (@Modest_M2) October 21, 2022
Wait… there are people who believe Chic-fil-A is even in the same league as Popeyes??
— TJ Rego (@RegoTJ) October 21, 2022
Chick fil a doesn’t have a 3 piece dark with red beans and biscuit
— Nathan Herrin (@NathanHerrin) October 21, 2022
Yeah @ChickfilA is overrated and @Popeyes is awesome. Rory is right.
— Chris From KS (@ChrisFromKS) October 21, 2022
On the other side, many claimed Chick-fil-A to be a better fast-food chain with an appetizing chicken sandwich.
Sandwich & fries from Chick-fil-A, tenders and Mac& cheese from Popeyes. But Chick-fil-A for better service by a MILE. That's not even a question around here
— Jon Blumenthal (@jonb1974) October 21, 2022
Totally disagree with Rory, Chick fil-a is much better!!!
— 𝓜𝓸𝓸𝓐𝓴𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓬𝓱 (@MooAkaradech) October 21, 2022
I really like Tom, almost as much as I like chik fil a 😎
— Nick Flack (@nick_flack) October 21, 2022
Very rare L from Rory. Stick to hitting that tiny white ball.
— SportsFanNoypi (@DeyAlcalde) October 21, 2022
The tweet made the news amongst netizens and had the spice with McIlroy confessing his preferred taste buds. It remains to be seen whether this will kick-start a Popeyes vs Chick-fil-A debate amongst other golfers on the Tour. However, the only question that one has is – Popeyes or Chick-fil-A? Share your choice below.
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