Voxpop: Dirty Bird sets up shop in Cardiff Bay

Photo Credits: Mark James

After ruffling feathers at the Cardiff Street Feast, a new food truck is taking up residence at the Warehouse Depot in Cardiff Bay.

From October 31^st, Dirty Bird Fried Chicken will be selling its wares every Friday and Saturday. The truck’s fried chicken has made it a popular lunch spot, but Dirty Bird has also drawn national attention with its controversial logo, and its not-so-subtle slogan, ‘Eat Cock’.

Mark James, designer of the logo, said: “It got a bit out of hand […] one of the funniest [reactions] was being discussed on an American chat show. Then there was an Australian online show that claimed it was all a marketing scam, and that there was a huge ad agency behind it.”

With the Dirty Bird truck setting up a regular spot in the Bay, we asked some Cardiff locals: what do you think of the Dirty Bird Logo?

Gavin Trinder, 20, Abergavenny, Gardener

“It’s… interesting! It looks a bit like a penis. Am I allowed to say that? I’m not too sure if it’s a very good logo.”

Anna Gallagher, 32, Bristol, Advertising Agent

“Oh, Gosh. It’s quite rude. Very phallic! Oh and it’s called Dirty Bird as well…. Wow.”

Robin Williams, 52, Ex-Civil Servant, Barry

“I’m surprised they’ve been allowed to get away with it, to be totally honest. I find it amusing, if not crude. It’s funny, but whether they’d be allowed to use that in a public place is anyone’s guess.”

Laura Eddleston, 21, Junior Support Worker, Mid Wales

“It’s cute! I like it, it’s quite bold and in your face.”

James Austic, Yorkshire, 25, Paintball Salesman

“It looks great! It looks like Nandos but a little bit spiced up. It’s definitely going to attract a lot of naughty birds.”

Susan Davis, 67, Retired; Sylvia Davis, 72, Retired; Jenine Hews, 51, Retired – Merthyr

“Not very much!”