Kentucky
This index collects Randy videos that mention Kentucky.
The sources split between a personal birthplace story and repeated commentary about Kentucky Fried Chicken/KFC.
Catalogued sources
- Born in Kentucky —
Role: randy commentary
Randy relationship: He is speaking about his own birthplace and early life.
Sentiment: neutralRandy says he was born in a hospital in Middlesboro, Kentucky because his parents lived close to the Kentucky border, and he notes that he has lived in Tennessee for most of his life.
I was born in a hospital in Middlesboro, Kentucky.
- Why Kentucky Fried Chicken Became KFC —
Role: randy commentary
Randy relationship: He is explaining a naming change and relaying an explanation he heard.
Sentiment: neutralRandy says he learned that Kentucky Fried Chicken changed its name because Kentucky began charging businesses with 'Kentucky' in the name a tax, and he repeats that as the reason for the KFC rename.
The state of Kentucky started charging businesses a tax.
- Why Kentucky Fried Chicken became KFC —
Role: randy commentary
Randy relationship: He is commenting on his experiences with KFC and the chain's history.
Sentiment: mixedRandy repeats the tax explanation, recalls eating KFC in 1987, says a later meal was terrible, compares it unfavorably with a dollar TV dinner, and says the food has improved since then.
the chicken was terrible
- Kentucky Fried Chicken —
Role: randy commentary
Randy relationship: He is narrating personal KFC experiences and a claimed history of the name change.
Sentiment: mixedRandy again explains the KFC rename as tax-related, says one 1987 meal was one of the best he had, says a later meal was one of the worst, and notes that he is unsure whether the restaurant signs have changed back.
they stuck us with rolls instead of biscuits.
References
- Randy Johnson, Born in Kentucky — (randy commentary), archived transcript.
- Randy Johnson, Why Kentucky Fried Chicken Became KFC — (randy commentary), archived transcript.
- Randy Johnson, Why Kentucky Fried Chicken became KFC — (randy commentary), archived transcript.
- Randy Johnson, Kentucky Fried Chicken — (randy commentary), archived transcript.