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While we have long been anxious about nuclear proliferation it seems a far more serious epidemic is taking hold on the other side of the world: KFC’s mad scientists have again gone to the fried-food well to unleash the Double Down Dog.

Business Insider reports KFC Philippines introduced its patrons to a food item that may or may not bring an end to human civilization as we know it.

It’s called the Double Down Dog and it’s the culinary equivalent of wagering your life savings at the roulette table and then doing it again moments later.

Much like the previous Double Down sandwich, this monstrosity uses a fried chicken patty in place of a bun, which wraps a hot dog in the same manner that cholesterol will subsequently hug your heart.

With that being said, we want one.

Although, we will have better luck ordering a regular Double Down and heating up a couple of hot dogs back at home, because this is a truly rare delicacy:

To all our US fans wanting to try the #doubledowndog, sadly it’s only available @KFCPhilippines. Start booking your trip now!

— KFC (@kfc) January 26, 2015

Not that living in the Philippines necessarily guarantees that you can get your paws around this gem, because they are flying off the shelves.

KFC Philippines’ Facebook page announced the item was sold out for the day. However, you can try again tomorrow: “All 50 pieces of the all new, outrageously meaty KFC Double Down Dog have been sold out in all participating stores! But don’t worry, you can try luck again tomorrow.”

Now according to social media, the KFC picture is a tenuous representation of what you get when you order:

Get a load of KFC's new #DoubleDownDog, unfolding coverage now on #foodbeast.com || ÿ=‹˜ @k... http://t.co/jmForDuHBZ pic.twitter.com/Y3kuzScgSx

— foodbeast.com (@foodbeast) January 26, 2015

Hey, it comes with a side of numbness in the arms. Nice.

Now we have to assume this is just one chapter in a tome to continually be written by the think tank they have working at KFC.

It would be foolish for us to think things stop here, because this greasy slope will continue to garner menu items we are ashamed to admit have to be ordered at some point in our lives.

Might we suggest the next installation?

• Double Down Butter: It’s a pound of butter smashed between two deep-fried chicken patties, which are injected with melted cheese.

• Double Down Double Down: You walk into any participating KFC, order a Double Down Double Down and they force feed you mashed potatoes like they were making human foie gras.

• Double Down Light: All of the above in gluten-free packaging.

Now we have to take a bow to the world leader in terms of dishes that combine hot dogs and fried chicken. The Philippines, nay…the world, will never be the same.

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