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Cessnock is in the grip of an unexpected obsession: the humble chicken and mayonnaise sandwich. What started as a simple social media discussion has snowballed into a full-blown community phenomenon, with residents sharing updates, frustrations, and even ambitious proposals inspired by their love of the pre-packaged snack.
Residents have taken to the Cessnock Community Noticeboard on Facebook to document their pursuit of the elusive sandwich. Some have reported making detours in their daily routines just to secure one, only to be met with disappointment when the shelves were empty.
“Who took all the chicken and mayo sandwiches from 7-Eleven this morning? I purposely ran late to get one before work and they were all gone,” one user wrote. Another issued a warning: “If I get to 7/11 tomorrow morning and there are no chicken and mayo sandwiches, all hell will break loose. You have been warned, Cessnock.”
The situation has grown so dire that some have accused others of hoarding. “Just went into 7-Eleven and some dweeb has bought all the chicken and mayo sandwiches. Thanks heaps, you selfish human,” one post read.
Meanwhile, others have turned the situation into a race, with triumphant updates such as: “As of 11:22 am, 7-Eleven is out of Chicken and Mayo Sandwiches. Today is a great day to be alive as I scored the last one.”
With demand soaring, some locals have suggested alternatives. One user encouraged sandwich seekers to make their own, claiming homemade versions taste “1000 times better” than the store-bought ones. Others have seized on the opportunity, with at least one resident offering to sell sandwiches privately, posting, “HMU for prices on ya chicken n mayo sandwiches.”
The craze has even sparked speculation that 7-Eleven may open a dedicated “Sandwich Store” in Cessnock to cater to the growing demand. While no official confirmation has been made, the idea has generated significant buzz.
What started as a simple love for a convenient meal has now taken on a life of its own, turning into a local pop culture phenomenon. The trend even caught the attention of Federal Member for Hunter, Dan Repacholi, who jokingly suggested that Cessnock should commemorate the craze with a giant chicken and mayo sandwich statue.
His post received widespread support, with many in the community backing the tongue-in-cheek idea. “It would put Cessnock on the map,” one commenter said, while another added, “Better than the Big Prawn!”
Beyond the humor, the sandwich craze has highlighted the sense of camaraderie in Cessnock. Even those uninterested in the sandwich have joined the conversation, with one person using the trend to ask, “Next time someone’s in 7-Eleven buying a chicken and mayo sandwich, can y’all tell me if they have the grape-flavoured V’s in stock? Hanging to try one.”
It remains to be seen whether Cessnock’s fascination with the 7-Eleven chicken and mayo sandwich will stand the test of time, or if it will fade into legend alongside other quirky food trends.
For now, however, it’s clear that this humble sandwich has become much more than just a quick meal, it’s a community symbol, a source of good-natured rivalry, and possibly the next big roadside attraction.
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Written by: Newy Staff
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