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Burger King Cheetos Chicken Fries
courtesy Burger King

Earlier this month, Burger King debuted a Cheetos-flavored incarnation of Chicken Fries. But without a previous public outcry, there would not have been such thing as Chicken Fries on menus at all

Now imagine that your favorite product went away -- and you’re upset. Maybe you wish your food were produced in a healthier manner, or your coffee-like beverage could be served using the non-dairy milk of your choice.

Well, never fear, because the internet has ushered in the democratization of complaining. For customers who don’t like a change or wish something was different about a product, it’s easier than ever to grab a virtual megaphone and make some noise. It’s likely to reach someone involved with the brand, and maybe it will get results, as in the recent cases of these big brands changed by the desires of little people.