Krispy Kreme CEO defends COVID vaccine promotion: 'If folks don't want to visit a donut shop, they

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

don't have to'

Krispy Kreme, which announced plans this week to give a free donut to everyone who gets a free COVID-19 shot, is defending itself against some of the naysayers who think the freebie could have unintended consequences.

The donut chain's well-meaning (and literally sweet) incentive sparked some backlash on social media, with everyone from doctors to comedians pointing out that obesity — which is rampant in the U.S.— is also a prime risk category for the coronavirus. Additionally, there's a history of big brands offering generous specials that end up becoming costly mistakes.

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However, CEO Mike Tattersfield defended his company's intentions in an interview with Yahoo Finance Live on Friday. "We're a sweet treat company, [and] if folks don't want to visit a donut shop, they don't have to."

Rebutting the growing critique, Tattersfield added that if "folks that want to get a vaccine, if they decide to combine a Krispy Kreme pickup [for] a doughnut, they can. That's how we look at it.... generosity."

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/krispy-kreme-ceo-says-vaccine-promotion-is-out-of-generosity-customers-dont-have-to-take-part-142025590.html

[dameatball]

1. Nothing wrong with an occasional Krispy Kreme. However, I am sort of glad there isn't one near me.

I have to drive almost an hour.

[jimfields33]

4. I'm an hour away thank goodness as well.

[Xavier Breath]

14. Same here.

We're nearly an hour away from the nearest location. We used to have one just ten minutes away, but it closed and was later converted into some crap pizza place

[Bettie]

2. I wish people would be as upset about

actual issues that matter as they are about a free fucking donut.

Then again, nearly everyone in our society fears being perceived as "fat".

Eat the donut if you want it, if you don't, then don't eat it, ffs.

[jimfields33]

3. There is literally nothing thing done today that won't be criticized by someone

Too many complain about every single thing. I ignore most of it. Waste of time. Some seem to believe the donuts are mandatory. Lol. Idiots all over.

[TheBlackAdder]

20. The anti-vaxxers and Trumpers view it like another Vaccine Passport punishment to their freedumbs

[Buns_of_Fire]

5. If it's good enough for Homer Simpson, it's good enough for me.

Besides, what else could a public-spirited company that sells donuts offer as a reward? (It would be nice if the local Cadillac dealership made the same offer, though.)

Sadly to say, my diner's offer of a free Candied-Liver-on-a-Stick wasn't nearly as successful.

[DBoon]

6. What should they do? Give out raw carrots instead?

[bahboo]

7. jesus people....save the outrage for something meaningful...

I think it's a great gesture, and the occasional donut ain't gonna kill ya....

[Crunchy Frog]

8. There's one fairly near me. I intend to take advantage. nt

[ColinC]

9. Lots of healthy people can manage eating donuts once in a while

And enjoy them. Only now they don't have to pay for their donut.

[Hekate]

10. We had to drive to another town for our shot, & KK was only a short detour on our way home...

Of course we went there! I simply insisted to the mister beforehand that we were not buying 12, so we got 2 jelly donuts he craved as well as the free ones. Mmmm—donuts.

Nice gesture on their part. Nice treat for us.

[Mz Pip]

12. One donut won't kill you.

Even one donut a day won’t kill you.

I love Stephen Colbert but this joke fell flat.

[XanaDUer2]

13. I got my Donut nt

[Deminpenn]

15. Luckily no Krispy Kreme franchises near me

otherwise I'd be there.

[tinymontgomery]

16. I'm glad mine isn't close.

I’m glad mine isn’t close enough to stop at everyday, I wouldn’t be able to eat just one.

[question everything]

17. K&R

[Wingus Dingus]

18. That's nice of them. I don't know why people always have to shit all over everything.

[GulfCoast66]

19. We got ours last week. Was happy to see the hot donut light on!

A Hot glazed Krispy Kream with chocolate milk is the best sweet treat in the world. And I’m not really a sweets guy.

[dflprincess]

21. My friend saw the hot donut sign on as she was driving home

from getting her 2nd shot. She took it as a sign the universe wanted to reward her. She rarely indulges, herself this way.

Anyone complaining about this promotion needs to lighten up.