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Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Krispy Kreme donuts in a Walmart with a best buy date reading "1/1/2025."

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“Do not buy these”: Shopper picks up a box of Krispy Kreme donuts at Walmart. Then he notices the date stamp

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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“You’re entitled to compensation”: The “Was It Krispy” lady calls out brand for using her face and words in an ad without notice

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Dust off that meme stock watchlist”: Is Krispy Kreme about to get the meme stock treatment?

Mike Hadge

Hand holding box of Barbie Krispie Kreme donuts

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Krispy Kreme launches a line of Barbie donuts to celebrate the doll’s 65th birthday

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Pokémon donuts arrive at Krispy Kreme in South Korea, leaving American fans jealous

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

People are just finding out what the 'hot' sign mean at Krispy Kreme

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‘I NEVER KNEW THIS’: People are just finding out what the Krispy Kreme Hot Light really means

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

McDonald's(l), Man talking(c), Krispy Kreme(r)

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‘They’re trying to steal Dunkin’ Donuts consumers’: What’s behind the plan to sell Krispy Kreme donuts in McDonald’s stores?

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‘I don’t blame her, green donuts look unappetizing’: Krispy Kreme customer questions worker after receiving green glazed donuts without prior knowledge, consent

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

krispy kreme employee claims she was underpaid on her check in a tiktok

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‘$434 is a lot of f*cking money’: Krispy Kreme worker says her pay was retroactively cut from her check

Cecilia Lenzen is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

Krispy Kreme 'Hot Light' (L), Krispy Kreme drive-thru (R)

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‘Is it true that you get a free donut when that hot sign is on?’: Woman tests Krispy Kreme ‘Hot Light’ rumor in viral TikTok

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