"cow appreciation day" news and stories

On Wednesday we announced that Chick-fil-A would be honoring Cow Appreciation Day with a free combo meal at all locations -- with one catch: you had to dress like a cow from head to toe. We polled our readers and 71% of you said that you would dress up for the occasion. Well, we just couldn't help ourselves (I mean come on, it's free Chick-fil-A).

Our crafty photo editor spent a portion of the afternoon yesterday coming up with ideas for a costume and put together one fine bovine outfit.

The nearest Chick-fil-A took us on a road trip to Paramus, NJ, where the chicken chain is located in a food-court -- perfect...even more people to witness the ridiculousness. Putting the costume together in the restroom, I exited with slight hesitation with a cow bell around my neck and a tail attached to my pants. The reactions from mall shoppers walking by were priceless, even more the shocked looks from kids -- they just pointed in awe. Walking up to Chick-fil-A, I confirmed that I could have whatever sandwich I wanted (all of the kind Chick-fil-A employees laughing behind the counter) and ordered their new Spicy Chicken Sandwich.

The complete review of the new sandwich and photos after the jump...

The next big summer holiday after July 4th isn't Labor Day, after all: Chick-fil-A has presented us with Cow Appreciation Day. Arrive at just about any Chick-fil-A outpost across the country this Friday, July 9, dressed as a cow, and you'll score a free combo meal.

And what do they mean by "dressed as a cow?" Head to toe, ears to hoof...you get the idea.

But don't think you have to spend to the point of udder madness on your cow costume just to land a Chargrilled Chicken Club.

Perhaps in homage to the bovine beauties featured in their ad campaign (you know, those cows sporting those signs in creepy, serial-killer script, "Eat Mor Chikin"), Chick-fil-A is encouraging homemade. They've even got a "starter kit" that you can download from their website: cut-out spots, a cow snout and tail. Just "throw on a white T-shirt with white pants (even sweatpants) and stick on your cow spots using black contact paper."

I'm sure there are some Chick-fil-A fans out there. The question is, are you that hard up for a free chicken sandwich that you'll dress up like a cow on Chick-fil-A's Cow Appreciation Day, July 14? For the second year in a row, the fast food chain is offering a free combo meal for anyone who comes into a location dressed like a cow ("cow spots head to toe"). An FAQ from last year's event explains that "partial cow attire" will only get you an entree, not a combo. If anyone plans on participating, I wholeheartedly encourage you to take some pictures and comment with links.

[Via Fast Food News]