The politics of doughnuts

Homer Simpson would approve. The Lede has an excellent post up today about all things doughnut-related.

We've already looked at the nomination race to lay on the most baked goods. Now a scandal has broken out about the keffiyeh-like scarf worn by Rachel Ray, the celebrity chef advertising Dunkin' Donuts. Left and right are up in arms. Why so much passion about pastry?

Here's the Lede's explanation:

America’s love for doughnuts is hard to overestimate, having originated in North America at least as far back as the mid-19th century. Artifacts from one chain, Krispy Kreme, sit in the Smithsonian.

And why shouldn't they? It's good to know that doughnuts have found their place in US history - somewhere just between the Smithsonian's anthem-inspiring Stars and Stripes and Judy Garland's ruby slippers.

Alice Fishburn

Comments

[David]

Though not relevant to this article, the oddest doughnut-centric moment in US history occurred when JFK went to W Germany and declared that he was a round doughnut: "Ich bin ein Berliner."