Senior Internet Culture & Trends Reporter
The internet did a collective double-take this week after a picture of puppies that looked suspiciously like fried chicken captured viral attention.
Posted across Twitter and Reddit multiple times in recent days, the picture is believed to have originated from the Facebook page of a pet store in Pingtung, Taiwan.
In the picture, four adorable puppies are seen inside a cage. With one fluffy white dog and three orange fluffy puppies that viewers have likened to fried chicken.
Referencing all four puppies in the picture, one Twitter user said: "I will take the 3 'lil chickens and the fluffy mashed potatoes, to go, please."
Another commenter wrote: "I want some of that fried chicken."
Over on Reddit, people had also picked up the puppy picture with a trick to the eye. One user wrote: "When I saw the picture, I honestly thought the title was gonna say: this fried chicken looks like puppies."
Others pointed out that the cage the puppies were inside made them look even more like a deep-fried treat. "The metal strainer-looking thing really made me think they were fried," said another comment.
The puppies appear to be part of the Doodle dog group. Not currently recognized but the American Kennel Club (AKC), a Doodle is a dog that is a Poodle crossed with another dog breed.
The Doodle was created by an Australian veterinarian who wanted to create a dog that could assist humans with allergies. Particularly popular for this reason, their curly coats make them more allergen-friendly thanks to minimal shedding.
Whether Labradoodle—Poodle and Labrador or Goldendoodle—Poodle and Golden Retriever, the dogs have soared in popularity in recent years. But it is important to remember that no dogs can be truly hypoallergenic.
This is because allergens are carried in dander, saliva, and urine and so are impossible to escape. It is always advised to spend time around the breed before deciding to bring one into your home.
Another commenter on the viral puppy picture said: "Forbidden chicken," while another wrote: "I actually thought these were stuffies made to look like chicken. Now I'm hungry."
"I'll take the original recipe," asked another person.
Alongside delighted comments about the illusion of the fried chicken pups, some replies did comment with concern about the dogs' environment.
"This is incredibly sad," said another commenter: "Those pups need a pad to lay on, the bars are not comfortable or good for their little feet."
"Keeping puppies on a metal grid is absolutely not acceptable," said another reply.
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