Sign In  |  Register  |  About Corte Madera  |  Contact Us

Corte Madera, CA
September 01, 2020 10:27am
7-Day Forecast | Traffic
  • Search Hotels in Corte Madera

  • CHECK-IN:
  • CHECK-OUT:
  • ROOMS:

Popeyes responds to viral TikTok trend by adding 'Girl Dinner' meal to its menu

Popeyes has joined in on the viral "girl dinner" TikTok trend by adding a new offering to the fast food chain's menu — with viewers rallying in support of the new menu item.

TikTok has inspired users with a new trend called "Girl Dinner," but the app's users are not the only ones trying out this viral fad.

Popeyes has come out with a new menu item based on the viral "Girl Dinner" trend that has been circulating on TikTok.

The #girldinner has over 488.7 million views on the social media app. Each video depicts Gen Z women preparing "meals" made up of smaller portions or a concerning lack of calories, as Fox News Digital reported previously.

FAST FOOD, RETAIL WORKERS ON TIKTOK CLAIM THEY COLLECT REWARDS POINTS FROM CUSTOMERS' LEFTOVER RECEIPTS

The trend comes in many different forms.

Some "girl dinners" look like charcuterie boards with bread, crackers, cheese and cured meats, while others include popcorn paired with wine or a single jar of peanut butter

The chicken fast food chain's "Girl Dinner" meal is made up of different sides that the restaurant offers — no chicken offered.

The "meal" includes the chain's regular side dishes: homestyle mac & cheese, Cajun fries, mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy, red beans & rice, coleslaw and à la carte biscuits.

Some viewers responded to the food chain's TikTok by expressing their excitement about the new addition.

WHAT'S A ‘BORG’? GEN Z'S HANGOVER-PROOF TIKTOK TREND BECOMES A STAPLE FOR WARDING OFF DRINKING DANGERS

"Everyone looks at me crazy when I order mashed potatoes and fries. I feel validated," one viewer commented.

"I'm so confused. It's just all the sides … no?" another wrote. 

"It's girl dinner," Popeyes replied, adding a winky face emoji.

"Whoever did this deserves a raise," another TikToker commented.

While fans are in support of the viral trend, "girl dinners" in general have raised some concern among nutritionists and dietitians.

CHICAGO POPEYES EMPLOYEE SEEN ON TIKTOK DESTROYING RESTAURANT AFTER ALLEGEDLY NOT GETTING PAID FOR A MONTH

Some in the medical field have noted the lack of substantial nutrition that comes with the so-called "meals," as Fox News Digital reported recently.

The small portions of "girl dinners" that look more like snacks are not enough to stand alone as a meal and may lead to harmful habits down the line, some medical professionals noted.

The trend has sparked debate — but that has not stopped social media users from showing others how they prepare their very own "girl dinner."

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS

Fox News Digital reached out to Popeyes for comment about its new "Girl Dinner" offering but didn't hear back by time of publication. 

Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io
Stock quotes supplied by Barchart
Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes.
By accessing this page, you agree to the following
Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
 
 
Copyright © 2010-2020 CorteMadera.com & California Media Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.