When A KFC Boss Overstepped, A Cook Served Up Malicious Compliance On The Busiest Night

Have you ever thought about what might go wrong when a power-tripping boss tries to micromanage a seasoned employee at a popular fast-food joint? Explore the world of r/MaliciousCompliance as one ex-KFC cook shares a sizzling story about the night he decided to take his boss’s command very literally.

On what was supposed to be a smooth Tuesday evening—thanks to a hot chicken promotion—it soon became a fiasco because a newly promoted manager thought she knew better than a cook with years of hands-on experience. Queue the chaos, the long lines, and the missing fried chicken.

Who knew following orders could cook up so much drama? Dive deeper into this spicy KFC malicious compliance story and prepare for a finger-lickin’ good read.


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Nate Armbruster

Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian and writer based in Chicago who is likely writing a joke as you read this. Find him online at natecomedy.com.