After Eating 84 Fried Chicken Meals Over 28 Days, He Gains Weight, Feels Depressed, and Uncovers Dark Truths About Industrialised Farming

Comedian Mo Gilligan takes on the billion-dollar poultry industry in the Netflix documentary Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, out 5 August. After eating 84 fried chicken meals over 28 days, he gains weight, feels depressed, and uncovers dark truths about industrialised farming. The film explores environmental harm to rivers, racist stereotypes, and poor factory conditions, including workers denied toilet breaks.

Gilligan's shock feels genuine, and his accessible humour makes him a gen-Z Michael Moore. While he may not reveal anything new, the documentary could reach a fresh audience and prompt viewers to rethink their eating habits. Bring on the wings!