Tournament of Chompions: McDonald's v. Popeyes with Armen Weitzman

"McDonald's v. Popeyes with Armen Weitzman" is Episode 95 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "McDonald's v. Popeyes with Armen Weitzman" was released on March 16, 2017.

## Synopsis

**Munch Madness 2017** progresses into the semifinals, as the Doughboys welcome back dear friend Armen Weitzman (*Love*, *Another Period*), who issues a clarifying statement regarding rumors of his alternate identity. Armen gets real with the 'boys, and the trio attempt to divine the best chain chicken in a matchup between McDonald's McNuggets and Popeyes. Plus, a tour of London snacks via Mitch's recent European adventure, in a new segment, Snackarchy in the UK.

## Nick's intro

In 2010, a viral news item showed an industrial pump dispensing thick pink slime - allegedly the production process for McDonald's Chicken McNuggets.

While Snopes has debunked the connection, noting the chain stopped using this type of mechanically-separated chicken in favor of all-white meat in 2004, the allegations stuck, partially because the McNugget, a more processed derivative of popcorn chicken, is an engineered foodstuff far removed from the bone-in fried-chicken dish that was its forbearer.

Southern fried chicken came into being in 18th- and 19th-century America when the fat-fried cooking technique of Scottish immigrants intermingled with the seasoning skills of enslaved West Africans. In the 20th century, chains like KFC and Church's took the dish to the masses, but in Round One of this year's tournament, it was Louisiana-born Popeyes that prevailed as the fried-chicken representative.

So which poultry preparation method is supreme?

The heavily-processed nugget or much-closer-to-its-origins breaded, fried bird?

We'll find out as these two titans of fast food compete for the most prestigious trophy in chain-restaurant competition: the Dave Thomas Cup!

This week on *Doughboys*, the first match-up of the Semisoft Finals Round of **Munch Madness: The Tournament of Chompions: Chicken Fight: presented by Starburns Industries** - McDonald's v. Popeyes.

*Let's a-go!*

## Chicken Fight Rules

* Only focus on the chicken.
* Sides stay on the sidelines.
* Drinks are in the Gatorade jug (also on the sidelines).

Also The Commissioner calls in with some decisions about the Tournament. He decides that because they named the championship trophy the Dave Thomas Cup, this is a conflict of interest. Wendy's, having advanced to the next round, may continue to participate, but the Spicy Chicken Sandwich cannot be a part of the round.

## Chicken Fight: Semisoft Finals 🐔

For this round of the Chicken Fight, the best chicken will be delivered by Adam Sandler to the Devil, in order to turn him into an angel so he can ascend from hell to heaven.

	+ Hot Mustard Sauce
	+ Mild
	+ Cajun Fries
 Mike Mitchell
	+ Sweet 'N Sour Sauce
	+ 8 pcs Chicken: half Mild, half Spicy
	+ Red Beans and Rice
	+ Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy
	+ Biscuits
 Armen Weitzman
* Fries

Mitch and Armen (and another couple) shared the Popeyes meal.

McDonald's wins, and advances to the Finals! However:

* Mitch played his Nintendo Switch Switch to switch things up and will allow McDonald's to use any burger along with the McNuggets in the Finals of the Chicken Fight competition.
* Nick in turn uses his Nintendo Switch Switch to switch Armen's vote, and so Popeyes incredibly moves on to the Finals! Mitch's Switch still applies, but in the Fat Chance Kitchen Finals.

## Snackarchy in the UK 🇬🇧

Mitch, having recently visited London, went to a supermarket there and brought back a giant assortment of candy/snacks.

They rated them "chip chip" or "cheeri-NO".

They then voted their favourite of the snacks (dubbed 'The Queen').

Walkers Cheese & Onion CrispsMars BarYorkie BarGalaxy BarFanta Orange

## Statement from Armen

Bug Mane wants to fuck the puddy of the dead. Armen wants to tickle the clitoris of the living.

Bug Mane wants bugs to thrive and fester in the forest. Armen wants the toads and frogs to eat all the bugs they can so their bellies may be full and hardy.

The duality of man is such that beyond every corner there is a knock-knock-knocking of the beast inside. If Bug Mane is Malcolm X, then Armen is Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thank you guys, and I love being part of the Spoonister Six.

## #hashtags

* #ThankYouForTheFilms or #QuentinLiarino or #PulpFictionFiction
* #RubyLove
* #FriendChicken
* #SecretProject
* #ThreePointer vs. #BlockedShot
* #ScrubADubDub vs. #GritAndBearIt

## The Feedbag

I have a certain way of eating McNuggets. I remove the breading from one, eat the chicken plain, put the breading aside, repeat until all I have left is a pile of Chicken McNuggets breading. There's some meat attached of course. The system isn't perfect. I know this is gross and wrong, but also I can't stop. I don't do it with any other chicken finger.
My question is: do you or your guest have any particular methods whereby you HAVE to eat a fast-food item?
Keep on truckin'.

 Mike Mitchell
 Armen Weitzman

## Restaurants

 Dinah's Chicken
 Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles | Los Angeles, CA

## Plugs

* *Another Period*
* *A Futile and Stupid Gesture*

## Related Episodes

* 92. Sandwich Region
* DD1. Fat Chance Kitchen Round 1
* 93. Full Bird Region
* 94. Wings Region
* DD2. Fat Chance Kitchen Round 2
* 95. **Semisoft Finals Round 1**
* DD3. Fat Chance Kitchen Round 3
* 96. Semisoft Finals Round 2
* DD4. Fat Chance Kitchen Finals
* 97. Finals
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* 95. **Chicken Fight: Semisoft Finals**
* 97. Chicken Fight: Finals
* 218. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 2
* 284. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 3
* 346. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 4
* 66. Doughlympics: Coffee Division
* 89. Mac To-Fight
* 91. Chicken Fight: Small Pieces
* 95. **Chicken Fight: Semisoft Finals**
* DD4. Chicken Fight: Fat Chance Kitchen Finals
* 100. Nugget Power Hour
* DD26. Malcolm McDonald's
* 119. KFC (The Leftovers)
* 148. Coco's (Quiz)
* DD. Ba Da Ba Ba Bah
* 161. IHOb
* 164. Panera Bread (Drank or Stank)
* DD. Irish Whiskey and American McRibs
* 184. McDonald's (breakfast)
* 192. Native Foods (Breaking Chews)
* DD. From Sea to Shining McD
* DD. Mac Attack: Supersize Tuesday
* 241. Mac Attack: Round of 64
* DD. Mac Attack: Round of 32 (Part 1)
* 242. Mac Attack: Round of 32 (Part 2)
* DD. Mac Attack: Eat 16
* 243. Mac Attack: Elite 8
* DD. Mac Attack: Fat Chance Kitchen
* 244. Mac Attack: Finale
* DD. Pie Noon: Shake-Off and Bake-Off
* DD. Pie Noon: Shaken, Not Stirred Region
* THON21: Doughathon
* DD. The Band of Tomorrow
* 329. McPlant
* DD. Red, White, and Purple
* 69. Yogurtland
* 95. **Chicken Fight: Semi-soft Finals 1**
* 97. Chicken Fight: Finals
* DD. Mac Attack: Round of 32, Part 1

## Photos (via @doughboyspod)

McDonald's 4 Piece Chicken McNuggetsPopeyes 2 Pcs Chicken Combo and Cajun Fries