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The Manufactured Moral Panic of a Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut

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Roxane Gay
Apr 01, 2021
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In an effort to encourage people to get vaccinated, Krispy Kreme, whose doughnuts are delicious, made a tantalizing offer. Starting on March 22nd, they would give a free glazed doughnut to anyone with a COVID-19 vaccination card. “Be sweet to your community,” was the tagline. The offer is good for the rest of 2021; an ambitious doughnut lover can have a…

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