Stand down, Popeyes

SOCIAL MEDIA has enabled all sorts of new feuds online—feuds between presidents and congressional leaders, protesters and police, and even fast-food chains.

That last one is the best, in our opinion.

It seems Popeyes, which added a chicken sandwich to its menu on Aug. 12, is picking a fight with Chick-fil-A, and we’re asking: Really? Here’s more from Fox News:

“Chick-fil-A tweeted out a message which, based on the timing, was seemingly directed at Popeyes. The tweet said, ‘Bun + Chicken + Pickles = all the [love] for the original.’ Popeyes then responded to the tweet with a simple ‘y’all good?’ Fans on social media immediately began choosing sides, although it seemed that most were just amused by the possible beef between the two restaurants.”

Popeyes’ sandwich is made of “buttermilk battered and hand-breaded

chicken filet on a toasted brioche bun and is topped with pickles and either mayo or spicy Cajun spread,” Fox News reported.

For nearly 60 years, according to Fox, Chick-fil-A’s classic chicken sandwich features a “toasted, buttered bun with dill pickle chips.”

Between the two chains, it’s clear which one is dominating. The Washington Post has already reported that while the rest of the fast-food world is suffering, Chick-fil-A is growing like a weed.

And it’s clear who has the better chicken sandwich. Popeyes is okay, and its biscuits are tasty, but Chick-fil-A’s sandwich is far superior.

We also seem to have to spend more money at Popeyes. More money for an inferior product? No thanks.

When it comes to editorial stances, it’s our pleasure to declare the winner of this feud to be Chick-fil-A. Come on, Popeyes. Pick an easier target next time. Like KFC.