Krispy Kreme’s ‘KKK Wednesdays’ promotion backfires, obviously

[hollysmom]

welL. apparently not obvious in the UK

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A United Kingdom branch of Krispy Kreme has officially apologized after advertising their short-lived “KKK [Krispy Kreme Klub] Wednesdays” promotion for their Hull location. Apparently, people outside the U.S. — including the representatives from Krispy Kreme’s British headquarters who approved the promotion — are unfamiliar with the Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist organization known for grotesque violence primarily against black people.

“Krispy Kreme apologizes unreservedly for the inappropriate name of a customer promotion at one of our stores,” said a Krispy Kreme spokesperson in a statement. “The promotion was never intended to cause offense. All material has been withdrawn and an internal investigation is currently underway.”
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The promotion has scheduled events including “Colouring Tuesday” and “Face Painting Thursday.”

one of the commentators wanted to know if that face painting was black or white face?

ETA forgot link
http://www.salon.com/2015/02/17/krispy_kremes_kkk_wednesdays_promotion_backfires_obviously/

[In_The_Wind]

1. Krispy Kreme is my favorite donut.

[Sherman A1]

5. I must disagree

I did like them once or twice, but they seemed to settle rather heavily. I would encourage you to try whatever local donut shop is available to you. We have an abundance in my area and they seem to be thriving, as they produce a good product.

[pipi_k]

11. Sometimes the little local shops

are way better than the big chains.

There's a place called Mrs. Murphy's donuts about 20 miles or so away from me that makes the best donuts ever.

[Sherman A1]

12. I am lucky to oh by one

On the way to work. Old Town Donuts in Florissant. 🍩

[olddots]

2. I like donuts

They opened lots of Krispy Kreme franchises in L.A. and they closed because they just didn't taste donutty enough .Them being a huge company when they make mistakes they make huge mistakes.


I could do a few krullers now that you mentioned donuts

[betsuni]

3. KKK Wednesdays featuring White Powder dounuts.

[Coventina]

7. You win this thread!!

[cwydro]

4. I have to say that I like the line

that says they were "unfamiliar with the Ku Klux Klan."

That's a good thing.

[Quantess]

6. I cannot eat more than a small bite of donut without feeling sick

It's the sugar spike & crash, greasy starchy lump in the stomach that I just cannot do.

[pipi_k]

10. Same here especially

if it's one of those heavy cake-like donuts from places like Bess Eaton. Plus they cause major heartburn

blech

[tabbycat31]

8. I never got the KK appeal

But I live in the land of Dunkin (about 10 in a 5 mile radius)

And Krispy Kreme is a nickname for my governor.

[pipi_k]

9. Aside from the obvious

(at least here in the US), it's beyond lame to use a "K" instead of a "C" where the "C" is supposed to be.

Kiddie Korner

Kitchen Kabinetz

Kitty Kartoonz


and so forth, in an attempt to look "Kute" (ha ha see what I did there?)


It's not cute. It's stupid.

[Myrina]

13. aww, just think of all the disappointed bubba's down south ...

... who were looking forward to wearing their sheets to their local Krispy shop for a dozen free donuts!

[KamaAina]

14. Chris Christie could not be reached for comment.

[KamaAina]

15. They opened one on Maui before they did on O'ahu

the interisland flight attendants complained that people were bringing so many boxes back they filled up the overhead bins!

[Jamaal510]

16. ...

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[hollysmom]

17. good one.ha ha