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2 days agoIn a prank that had South Africans reaching for their phones and sauce packets, Chicken Licken confirmed that its viral announcement about ditching its iconic rubber band packaging was nothing more than an April Fools’ Day joke. The fast‑food chain admitted the hoax on its social platforms with a cheeky message: “Holding your meals and your life together. Long live the rubber band. Happy April Fools!”—a line that delighted fans and ensured the brand lived up to the spirit of the day.
The prank sparked outrage and nostalgia in equal measure. Loyal customers took to social media to express their disbelief—radio personality Anele Mdoda lamented that the rubber band was part of her “entire childhood” and an essential ingredient in the perfect Chicken Licken meal experience.
The rubber band gag was one of many playful April Fools’ Day stunts sweeping South Africa and the world, where brands and public figures alike join in on lighthearted fun, blurring the lines between truth and cheeky fabrication. This year’s wave of jokes emphasized both the creativity of modern marketing and the enduring joy that comes from harmless, well‑executed pranks.