to a British Influencer with a stutter:
Popular fast food chain KFC has issued a groveling apology for ‘mocking’ an influencer’s speech impediment after it came under fierce fire.
Jessie Yendle has racked up over 3.5 million followers on TikTok for documenting what it’s like to live with a stammer.
But last week, the UK-based social media star was left outraged after the fried chicken eatery appeared to poke fun at her stutter in a now-deleted video.
The official Instagram for KFC Macedonia used the sound of her talking during a recent TV show appearance layered over a dance beat to promote its products.
In the video, which has since been taken down, Yendle was heard stammering as KFC products flashed on the screen.
Many felt that KFC was using her impediment for comedic effect in the controversial clip – including Yendle, who slammed the company during a chat with Good Morning
‘I duh..duh..don’t th-th-tha-thiink they realize the true duh..du..duh..damage that they’ve done,’ she said. ‘It’s been seen over fa..fah…F*CK! millions of times, it bruh..bruh.breaks my heart!”
h/t Richard Strong