Santa’s Yumnut, New Holiday Treat, Earns Criticism And Praise For Its Name
A new holiday treat at UK store Marks & Spencer is bringing some laughs and happy tears due to its name.
Santa’s Yumnut, which the company refers to as a “doughnut hybrid” with a “Christmassy makeover,” features “Delicious flaky pastry layers and a sweet Santa’s belt topping.” Those interested in purchasing will find them in in-store bakeries throughout the holiday season.
Who wants a bite of Santa’s Yumnut™? Our yum yum-doughnut hybrids have been given a Christmassy makeover, with delicious flaky pastry layers and a sweet Santa’s belt topping. Find them in our in store bakery. pic.twitter.com/BcWwxOo26r
— M&S (@marksandspencer) November 5, 2020
However, while the company likely just plans to spread some holiday cheer after what has been a hard year around the world due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, some found the name of the treat to be a concern, sharing that they felt it was inappropriate.
Not sure giving Santa's YumNuts to children is entirely suitable. You may want to rethink that name M &S
— Fiona #JohnsonOut 💙 (@cannotpleaseall) November 5, 2020
Please, I beg you, whenever you want to name something just show it to a 14 year old first. If they start laughing, change the name
— Chris (@SerPounce_a_Lot) November 5, 2020
I feel strongly that the name of this donut must be reconsidered https://t.co/LPVAyn2ZUJ
— rabia O'chaudry (@rabiasquared) November 5, 2020
Others wondered how the company thought the name was a good idea.
No one in marketing stop to think the name yumnut isn’t that good and should have been crossed off the ideas board.......immediately 🤦🏼♀️
— Maggi Gemmell (@MRM83) November 5, 2020
However, plenty of others had fun with the name, with many responses to the treat being NSFW, while others were tame, but still made sure to have some fun with the treat’s name.
If anybody needs help popping their eyes back in after reading this, give us a shout.
— Specsavers (@Specsavers) November 5, 2020
Are you sure Santa has consented to this
— False Dyke/otomy (@sextoyspolitics) November 5, 2020
We love nuts but we're quite happy to pass on Santa’s Yumnut. Thanks for the offer though
— SNICKERS UK (@SNICKERSUK) November 5, 2020
Go home M&S you're drunk
— Comedy Central UK (@ComedyCentralUK) November 5, 2020
The Santa’s Yumnut isn’t the only holiday-themed treat that has sparked some criticism online in recent months. In the United States, Brach’s came under fire for a Thanksgiving Dinner candy corn they began marketing, which featured six individual flavors of candy corn in one bag.
What caused backlash over that particular treat was the fact that the flavors included Green Beans, Roasted Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Ginger Glazed Carrot, Sweet Potato Pie and Stuffing.
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