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Unread 09-24-2008, 09:22 AM
 
Location: in purgurtory in London
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Default My theory on chicken n chip shops and terrorism in London

There are parts of London where there is a chicken and chip shop every few yards. Usually in less affluent areas which is a double wammy for some people who already eat unhealthy. I've seen shops just 2 doors away from each other selling the same crap food which usually consists of fried chicken, fries, burgers, pizza slices and the most disgusting ribs known to man. The ribs are lamb ribs dipped in a very sweet sauce (that they call bbq) and then fried. It's not surprising to find up to 7 shops within 5 blocks, which begs the question, how do they make money?

My theory is it's money laundering for terrorism as well as general money laundering from illegal transactions.

Hey and the kicker? They owners all have an American twist, usually with names like Dixie Fried Chicken, HFC, Texas Fried Chicken, Dallas fried chicken and my favorite, Ohio fried chicken

What say you?
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Unread 09-24-2008, 09:32 AM
 
Location: Wichita,Kansas
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Im curious how these places compare to a Popeyes or KFC.
Are u being serious about the possible terrorist connection or you taking the mick?
Its kinda sad alot of the world is picking up Americas bad eating habits.
By the way if you are ever in Croydon pop by Chickenburger and ask for my mate mark..
He ll give you half off.
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Unread 09-24-2008, 11:10 AM
 
Location: in purgurtory in London
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Im curious how these places compare to a Popeyes or KFC.
Are u being serious about the possible terrorist connection or you taking the mick?
Its kinda sad alot of the world is picking up Americas bad eating habits.
By the way if you are ever in Croydon pop by Chickenburger and ask for my mate mark..
He ll give you half off.
Oh gosh where do I begin? You can't compare Popeye’s or KFC with the crap they pass off as fried chicken in these shops and I'm weary on how and where they source their chicken and convinced it's of the lowest standard and in most cases prepared and served by people who barely speak English and I'm sure don't follow proper hygiene procedures.

Why I think there is a money laundering connection? The amount of these shops in such close proximity. Can they really make enough to make a healthy profit? I doubt it.
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Unread 09-24-2008, 12:29 PM
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Their "chicken" probably started off that morning either meowing or barking.
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Unread 09-24-2008, 12:33 PM
 
Location: England/Wales
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What about the Chinese?? They`re the buggers we ought to be watching...IT`S A PLOT I TELL YA!!!!!!
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Unread 09-24-2008, 01:23 PM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Their "chicken" probably started off that morning either meowing or barking.
Or running around the sewers if you catch my drift.
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Unread 09-24-2008, 01:53 PM
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Yes, I get the drift. You may be right.

Raggy dee Ann, why hasn't MI5 snapped you up? You may be right, too.
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Unread 09-24-2008, 02:53 PM
 
Location: in purgurtory in London
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Yes, I get the drift. You may be right.

Raggy dee Ann, why hasn't MI5 snapped you up? You may be right, too.

I don't know why, but the more I think about it the more probable it seems and I'm being serious. It's just impossible to make enough money to keep all those shops going.

There again there may be black helicopters flying above

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Unread 09-24-2008, 02:54 PM
 
Location: in purgurtory in London
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What about the Chinese?? They`re the buggers we ought to be watching...IT`S A PLOT I TELL YA!!!!!!

***faints***
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