Krispy Kreme releases series of Friends donuts for show's anniversary

Krispy Kreme wants customers to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved television show Friends with specially themed donuts. The chain on Monday began selling four TV-inspired pastries named: Friends, We Were On A Coffee Break, How You Doin'?, and Trifle.

All four treats were named and designed to honor special moments from Friends, which premiered 30 years ago and ended its 10-season run in 2004. But the treats will only be available online and in Krispy Kreme stores in the UK until July 21 - none are being sold in the US.

Although the donuts are meant to satisfy the taste buds of Friends fans, social media users have reacted with anger, many of whom questioned why these treats were only being offered in Britain. Krispy Kreme's new donuts were named and designed after famous catchphrases or show features. The Friends donut is an original glazed treat with chocolate frosting and rainbow sprinkles.

It also includes an image of a fountain similar to the one featured in the show's opening credits on a white chocolate donut topper. Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) and Ross (David Schwimmer) were known to be on a break, as is another one of Krispy Kreme's new donuts.

The We Were On a Coffee Break donut is a homemade treat with caffè latte icing and chocolate swirl frosting, finished off with a Central Perk Cafe chocolate topper. Although the Thanksgiving trifle may not have won over the show's characters during Season 6, Krispy Kreme hopes to satisfy its customers with its own interpretation of it.

The Trifle donut is a treat filled with strawberry and custard and topped with chocolate frosting and sprinkles. Joey (Matt LeBlanc) was the hungry friend who always wanted to know how his friends were doing, and customers can do just that by purchasing a How You Doin'? donut.

The How You Doin'? is not only a classic donut, but it also features a mango and passionfruit flavored frosting and a design that matches Monica (Courtney Cox) and Rachel's apartment door. The social media backlash on Instagram has been going strong and the post made by @snackolator on June 15 only created other reasons to bash the donuts.

'I love the names, I love the box, and I love the idea... But definitely not the most exciting flavors ever,' they wrote in the Instagram post's description box. Multiple users who brought up the donut release were annoyed that the Friends-themed treats would not be available in the US. 'Friends was a huge US show (I know it is big internationally as well, but come on), yet this is a UK thing, wtf,' an Instagram user wrote.

'I love getting to see all of these cool flavors and snacks, but it’s also showing me how much we miss out on.' Other users left positive comments on the post Krispy Kreme UK created on its Instagram page yesterday, with at least two users calling the Trifle donut 'clever.' 'I love that the trifle flavor. The donuts' sprinkles look like “beef sautéed with peas and onions,” an Instagrammer wrote.

US Krispy Kreme customers who are upset about missing out on the Friends anniversary offer can celebrate the Hot Light Happy Hours and Hot Light-est Day of the Year with participating locations. Starting today, Krispy Kreme is offering guests half off its Original Glazed dozens until June 19 and a $1 BOGO on the Original Glazed dozens on June 20. Krispy Kreme will also surprise randomly selected guests on June 20 with a free Original Glazed dozen.

The half-off Original Glazed dozen donuts will be available from 5:00 to 7:00 Monday through Wednesday, according to the Krispy Kreme news release. 'We can’t think of a better way to celebrate summer’s official start than some sweet deals on our iconic Original Glazed dozens,' said Dave Skena, Global Chief Brand Officer for Krispy Kreme.

Krispy Kreme’s Hot Light Happy Hours and Hot Light-est Day of the Year offers are also available to order online. The Hot Light Happy Hour promotion can be redeemed using promo code HOTNOW, and the Hot Light-est Day of the Year promotion can be redeemed using promo code SUMMER.

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