Krispy Kreme Excludes US from 'Friends' Donut Collection, and Fans Want to Know Why

'Friends' fans were left with 'FOMO' after a donut decision appeared to be limited to the UK and Ireland.

Fans of the series may have been enthralled with “The One with Ross's Wedding” when things that happened in London didn't count, but a Krispy Kreme Sunday ad just left them feeling confused and cheated.

To mark the 30th anniversary of the show's premiere, the popular donut brand launched a limited-edition collection inspired by easily recognized images, phrases and moments while asking the question, “Could they BE any more delicious?”

“Dive into our FRIENDS™ collection of donuts and celebrate 30 years of the iconic TV show! From Joey's How You Doin? Mango and Passion Fruit Delights to We Were on Hiatus for coffee!” by Ross. Latte, and don't miss the Rachel-inspired surprise,” read a Krispy Kreme UK social media post featuring images of the four “Friends” themed options. “Get yours before it PIVOTS.”

Through July 21, pastry connoisseurs can get the chocolate curl and green sprinkle “Trifle” filled with strawberry and custard or the chocolate-glazed donut decorated with the opening font.

Also, while 100 winners would win a pair of tickets to “The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in London,” opening August 12, one lucky grand prize winner would take home a trip for two to “The One in New York City” which included round-trip airfare, taxi transfers and three nights at a Manhattan hotel.

While the hype of the promotion was undeniable, U.S. consumers couldn't understand why the deals were limited on the other side.

“I'm a huge 'Friends' fan and would have loved to see these donuts in a Krispy Kreme store in the US,” one user wrote on Instagram while another lamented: “This is where I'm confused by the decision. -making process. Friends was a big American show (I know it's big internationally too, but hey) but this is a UK thing.”

“It's a US show, so why are they getting it in the UK and not here?” someone else questioned as those with access to options by the dozen cheered.

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Whether or not the donuts would come to America was not revealed to the public as a Krispy Kreme representative. he said Fox Business had “nothing additional to share at this time.”

However, customers will be able to get a summer solstice promotion when, on Thursday, a dozen glazed donuts will be available for $1 with any purchase of a dozen regular-priced donuts.

“We can't think of a better way to celebrate the official start of summer than with some sweet deals on our iconic Original Glass Dozens,” Krispy Kreme Global Brand Director Dave Skena said in a press release.

Staff writer

A native of Brooklyn, NY, Kevin Haggerty is a graduate of Hunter College, where he studied Cultural Anthropology and Geography. An avid reader and seeker of truth, he currently resides in Texas with his wife and dog, and when he's not researching current events and their impacts, you'll find him spending time with friends and family or working on his next novel ·the.

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