Readers’ reactions

Police called in to calm eager crowd at KFC in Linstead

Ackee and salt fish been officially replaced by KFC as the national dish. – @tglee14

What these securities need to do is let in 50 persons or so per round. That way they’d be able to control the crowd better. The supervisors and managers need to find strategies for crowd control. – @diyari_mama

So let me understand this? These people cannot afford to buy themselves a Big Deal is that it or I am not understanding something? – @Teetimus

This is what KFC wants for marketing dominance? How about a five per cent discount for a month? – @AndreDun001876

I shame. This nuh look good. – @DrTianDouglas1

“Let people enjoy things” ... Enjoy what?! An obviously brewing riot? Unu so so fr dawg, a better dem did juss rent out Independence Park and keep a family concert. – @iRealPedro

Hey mi shame enuh. I knew there’d be crowds, but I never expected us to act like this. Forget the data, we’re really in a recession. – @QueenTalk876

Police presence should have been at all the locations from morning. – @jadularasa

It’s safe to say we’re in a state of public emergency. – @uvafusbwoy

I don’t think this would happen anywhere else for KFC. – @Guitargeekette

This is sad comedy. KFC nuffi ever try dis again. – @joaplum

This was such a ridiculous idea. – @MaybeTina_

KFC never think bout this enuh. – @exquisitequeenzboss

KFC in Jamaica needs to be studied. – @jamaicanow

All this for two free pieces of chicken!? – @pokeretrofan

Why couldn’t they have a deal where they reduce the price for 50 days? This is sheer unnecessary chaos. – @fortyishfine

I don’t know weh KFC did a think when dem come up wid dis. – @prettyyanzz

Readers’ reactions sourced from The Gleaner’s X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram pages. Compiled by Khanique McDaniel