Some brands release new menu items. KFC releases a silver Finger-Lickin’ Fork so you can lick your fingers without the mess.
Welcome to the absurd (and brilliant) world of the Finger Lickin’ Fork: a limited-edition, hand-shaped utensil designed not just to look iconic, but to solve a surprisingly sticky problem: how to lick your fingers without turning into a human napkin.
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It all started with KFC’s new Rice Bowls: delicious, saucy, and deeply impractical for anyone eating with their hands (which, let’s be real, is part of the KFC ritual). Fans took to social to vent: “How are we supposed to finger-lick with dignity when everything’s dripping?”
Instead of ignoring the chaos, KFC embraced the conversation. They teamed up with creative agency Mother and jeweler Sam Ozanne to turn the mess into a message, and the message into a moment.
The result? A metallic fork shaped like a hand, designed to recreate that satisfying finger-licking experience, minus the mess. It’s a functional utensil, sure. But more than that, it’s a statement piece; a tongue-in-cheek nod to one of the most iconic slogans in fast food history: Finger Lickin’ Good.
Let’s be honest: it’s part cutlery, part collectible, and all-in on KFC brand culture. And here’s the kicker: you can’t buy the Finger Lickin’ Fork. KFC is gifting it to its most loyal, most vocal, most finger-obsessed fans. Think of it as the ultimate reward for deep-fried devotion.
According to KFC brand manager Meg Stigant:
“The Rice Bowl is delicious, but clearly more complicated to eat with your fingers. The Finger Lickin’ Fork is our solution for our biggest fans.”
In other words: don’t just serve your community. Celebrate them.
This isn’t just a quirky product drop. It’s a perfect blend of social listening, creative risk, and brand consistency, turning a fan insight into physical media, and a social pain point into a shareable payoff. It’s weird, it’s wonderful, and it feels like KFC.
From “Finger Lickin’ Good” in 1952 to finger-lickin’ forks in 2025, the brand isn’t just holding onto its DNA: it’s remixing it with humor, taste, and just the right amount of grease.
