KFC Offers $11,000 to Parents Who Name Their Baby After the Colonel

If you’ve ever fantasized about naming your child after Colonel Sanders but faced resistance from your partner, there’s exciting news that might sway them. KFC, with its clever marketing strategy, is offering parents a financial incentive to name their newborn “Harland,” after the iconic founder.

In celebration of Colonel Sanders’ 128th birthday, KFC is proposing an $11,000 contribution to your child’s future college fund for anyone who gives birth on September 9, 2018, and chooses the name Harland David Sanders. This initiative aims to revive interest in the name Harland, which hasn’t appeared in the top 1,000 baby boy names since 1918, when only 155 boys were named that. Interestingly, Harland could also work as a unique name for a girl, especially as college tuition is projected to skyrocket to about $3 million a year by the time your little nugget is ready for university.

If you’re expecting in September and think Harland is a fitting name, make sure to check KFC’s website for all the contest details. While you won’t be able to submit your entry until October 9 of this year, it’s wise to get familiar with the process. There’s even a practice question you can answer beforehand.

Once baby Harland arrives (ideally with a drumstick in each hand), you’ll have 30 days to enter. If your child is the first Harland born on that date, KFC will generously donate $11,000 to their college fund, a nod to the 11 herbs and spices that make their original recipe so beloved.

According to a KFC representative, “Colonel Sanders exemplified resilience, launching Kentucky Fried Chicken in his 60s after numerous setbacks. We believe that helping Baby Harland with a college fund is a fitting tribute to his legacy.”

But what if your baby is the second Harland born on September 9? Well, you’ll miss out on the cash reward, but you’ll certainly have a memorable story to tell about your name’s origin.

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In summary, KFC’s unique contest offers a fun way to celebrate the legacy of Colonel Sanders while also supporting your child’s future education.