A Curious Question Sparks Outrage
A man’s simple question about Red Rooster has sparked a significant backlash, revealing the deep affection many Australians have for the fast food chain. His inquiry into whether anyone still dined at Red Rooster left many fans of the restaurant stunned and upset.
The man asked his question in a Reddit thread titled “Does anyone actually get Red Rooster?” He claimed that for years, he found the chain’s existence perplexing and even joked about it being a way to launder money. Little did he know, this question would ignite a firestorm of reactions, with over 600 comments flooding the thread.
Many loyal Red Rooster fans took to the comments section to defend their favorite fast food spot, roasting the man for suggesting such a thing. One user said, “This is a you problem. The Red Roosters nearest us always have queues whenever I stop in. So yes, plenty of people are getting Red Rooster.”
Another user shared their own experience, saying, “Once a week at 10:30pm, I stop by my local RR. I order a whole roast chicken cut into quarters from (not kidding) the happiest, most friendly drive-thru operator I’ve ever come across. I enjoy the chat. And I enjoy the chicken over the next few days. My order costs $15 and is both better value and tasty. So yes, there are actual enthusiastic Red Rooster customers out there.”
Some users even joked about the rumors surrounding Red Rooster, with one sharing, “I once saw a Lamborghini parked in front of one. It was a Red Rooster that was well away from significant foot traffic. Perhaps money laundering or perhaps you’re never too rich to enjoy a Rippa Roll.”
The man was taken aback by the response, stating, “I’m sorry. I’m sorry okay! I’m driving there now. I’m sorry.” He also mentioned being bombarded with requests from strangers asking him to go on a date to the fast food store, which he humorously responded to, saying, “I’m sorry, but if I was single I would wine and dine some Red Rooster with you.”
The Love for Red Rooster
Despite the initial controversy, many users shared their love for Red Rooster, highlighting their favorite orders. One user said, “The soggy Rooster Roll and pineapple fritter are an Australian delicacy. Seriously though their burgers are actually pretty tasty now.”
Another user shared, “Of all the chicken-based fast food options, it’s the only one that hasn’t gone to s***, and in some cases, has actually improved.” Some even praised the quality of the food, with one user stating, “Red Rooster is the absolute goat of fast food chains in my opinion, their fried chicken is better than KFC and their chips and gravy are delicious. It is true the shops seem almost always empty though.”
For years, customers have speculated that the restaurant’s existence, despite seeming empty, was a ‘cover-up.’ However, instead of ignoring the rumors, Red Rooster has been leaning into it, using humor on its social media. One video featured the caption: “You’re so funny! Thanks we’re an Australian chicken shop that everyone thinks is a money laundering front.”
Embracing the Humor
In another tongue-in-cheek post, the fast food chain shared a video showing “proof that Red Rooster has actual customers.” Back in September 2021, Red Rooster’s marketing director spoke about the company’s stance on the rumors.
“There has been one circulating for some time that Red Rooster is a money-laundering business,” the marketing director said at the time. “As a good Aussie down-to-earth brand, it’s not above us to have a laugh at ourselves and we think it’s quite funny actually – we feel confident enough to join the conversation and play to it, having some fun with everyone and the theory along the way.”
