Krispy Kreme launches Friends-themed donuts for 30th anniversary, but with a catch

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Krispy Kreme has introduced a line of donuts to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Friends, but not everyone is thrilled.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Friends, one of the most beloved comedy series of the 1990s, Krispy Kreme has launched a range of donuts inspired by characters and favorite episodes of the show’s fans.

Flavors include:

“Friends”: original glazed with chocolate icing, chocolate sprinkles, and white chocolate

“We Were on a Coffee Break”: coffee-flavored icing with chocolate swirl, glazed with white chocolate icing

“Trifle”: strawberry and cream-filled donut topped with chocolate shavings and green sprinkles

“How You Doin’?”: donut decorated as Monica and Rachel’s purple apartment door, with mango and passion fruit icing to replicate the famous peephole.

However, the announcement of these limited edition donuts by Krispy Kreme on social media has left many people upset; despite Friends being a symbol of American culture, the North Carolina-based company is only releasing these treats in the United Kingdom.

Fans in the United States were surprised and disappointed by Krispy Kreme’s decision, expressing their views on the company’s post on its Instagram page.

“I’m more disappointed that this isn’t available here,” commented one. “Why isn’t this American phenomenon released in America?” asked another. “This is where I’m confused by the decision-making process. ‘Friends’ was a big show in the USA (I know it’s big internationally too, but come on), and yet it’s in the UK?” protested a third.

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