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  • Reikai
    Reikai in Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan (Registered on 2007/02/04)
    Student

    Hey Danny, now that I'm back in Tokyo, may I request you take me out on one of your weird Akiba adventures =___=?

    I swear... in the years that I've lived here, I've not seen MANY of the more outrageous things that you post on this blog, so I'd like to experience them at least once =3.

    kekeke... drop me an e-mail or someth if you're up for it! I'll be in Tokyo for the next month or so, before I head to HK for an internship so...

    Fri 2008/05/30 12:24:23 JST (ID #200638)
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  • Karl
    Karl in TEH Philippines (Registered on 2007/10/26)
    Student/Evil Overlord

    We have Krispy Kreme here too. They also hand out donuts piece by piece regularly, as long as the Krispy Kreme neon sign is lit up. There's also this thing wherein the very first customer of a newly opened branch gets a 1 year supply of donuts, around a dozen a week. I lurv Krispy Kreme. The best donuts out there.

    Fri 2008/05/30 12:25:57 JST (ID #200639)
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  • zephi
    zephi in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2008/04/26)
    student
    http://zephi-san.deviantart.com/

    Plenty of Kripsy Kreme donuts here, it's very popular even schools fund raise with them.
    I love eating them. Every time we buy some I eat up to 3 or more a day... Which is not very good since it's composed of mostly sugar.
    I recommend you to try some Danny, if you have a sweet tooth.

    Fri 2008/05/30 12:33:18 JST (ID #200640)
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    • Skye
      Skye in Washington D.C. (Registered on 2007/12/21)
      Student

      We did fund raising here in my school with Krispy Kreme also. They would sell all in the morning and get more for lunch time.

      Fri 2008/05/30 17:21:58 JST (ID #200732)
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  • Soshi
    Soshi in Waseda, Tokyo (Registered on 2007/09/15)
    Student
    http://basement.halfarenaissance.net

    I still prefer Misdo to Krispy Kreme! The latter's overrated, I think!

    Fri 2008/05/30 12:33:36 JST (ID #200641)
    reply to Soshi's comment
  • DrGUID
    DrGUID in London (Registered on 2007/11/14)
    Web Developer (i.e. Otaku)
    http://www.brettb.com/TravelLog.Tokyo.asp

    Urgh, swapping fish and tofu for sugary doughnuts isn't going to be good.

    Fri 2008/05/30 12:44:59 JST (ID #200643)
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    • wormgear
      wormgear in Chicago (Registered on 2008/02/22)
      Software Quality Engineer
      http://brotherwormgear.blogspot.com/

      Yes I agree!! Why are all of the U.S. corporations trying to make japanese people get fat? :-(

      Krispy Kreme doughnuts are OK, I guess. Their shops are all over Chicago.....along with overweight people.

      Fri 2008/05/30 15:50:38 JST (ID #200696)
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      • x33b
        x33b in Chicago (Registered on 2007/11/23)
        Network Admin

        Have you noticed that those shops are mostly empty? It was a quick craze, but everyone went back to Dunkin Donuts.

        Sat 2008/05/31 02:26:55 JST (ID #201060)
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        • wormgear
          wormgear in Chicago (Registered on 2008/02/22)
          Software Quality Engineer
          http://brotherwormgear.blogspot.com/

          Yeah--- hmm... actually I hadn't really noticed but come to think of it, that's definitely true!

          Sat 2008/05/31 04:12:32 JST (ID #201101)
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  • hashiriya
    hashiriya in Finland (Registered on 2008/05/11)
    Student

    That is a long queue... Well i guess people like doughnuts here. I do. But no way that i could stand in a long queue for a couple of doughnuts.

    Fri 2008/05/30 12:48:31 JST (ID #200644)
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  • Jotham
    Jotham in Los Angeles, CA (Registered on 2008/03/08)
    Student
    http://yellowguy89.blogspot.com/

    well I think Ive found something that makes me feel happy to live in the U.S, and that is...no line for krispy kreme...not that I eat it anyway.

    Fri 2008/05/30 12:53:26 JST (ID #200646)
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  • kmyk
    kmyk in Vancouver (Registered on 2008/02/18)
    Student
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/kmyk88

    we love our tim horton's here :)

    krispy kreme doughnuts are SOO sweet. I can eat only one at a sitting (although you want more after that first one).

    Fri 2008/05/30 12:55:28 JST (ID #200647)
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    • Ghostly Substance
      Ghostly Substance in Canada, Ottawa (Registered on 2008/01/29)
      An Arctic Fox
      http://ghostlysubstance.swgbex.com/

      Tim Hortons is good to have every now and then, got two about 10 minutes away from me on both the Eastern side lol.

      Fri 2008/05/30 21:15:43 JST (ID #200904)
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      • Ben-Ohki
        Ben-Ohki in Ottawa - Canada (Registered on 2007/12/03)
        Programmer
        http://benohki.blogspot.com

        Heh, I live in the south end (near the airport) and I've also got 2 Tim Horton's within 5 minutes drive!

        Anyway, Krispy Kreme tried to break into Canada but just didn't seem to last. Canadians are fiercely loyal to their Tim's!
        I went to Krispy Kreme in Mississauga and the huge line-up was there too. But I think it was just for the novelty. People were buying 4 or 5 dozen at a time. And I liked them - they were hot and soft... but they were a little too sweet compared to the donuts we're used to here in Canada.

        Sat 2008/05/31 17:52:55 JST (ID #201482)
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  • XSportSeeker
    XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
    http://xspblog.com

    No Krispy Kremes in Brazil that I know of.

    We do have Dunkin' Donuts in very feel places... and some big market chains usually make their own.

    But I guess it didn't become popular enough in Brazil.

    I usually buy mini-donuts when I go to a city that has them... which means almost once a year I get to eat some donuts. :P

    Fri 2008/05/30 12:57:17 JST (ID #200649)
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  • Chong Mizunaga
    Chong Mizunaga in an Afro (Registered on 2007/12/15)
    Afro-ed Student
    http://Mizunaga.blogspot.com/

    Lots of donuts places over here.. Dunkin' Donuts being the senpai of them all. Other good, newer places are Big Apple donuts and J-co. I think Big Apple donuts have been gaining popularity quickly. I've also heard J-co's lines are really long, but that's because the staff don't work effeciently ^^;

    Fri 2008/05/30 13:00:30 JST (ID #200650)
    reply to Chong Mizunaga's comment
  • Pyoro
    Pyoro in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Student
    http://anime.tedfox.com/

    donuts huh... yea they are kinda the craze around these parts albeit it has died down quite a bit

    Fri 2008/05/30 13:10:34 JST (ID #200653)
    reply to Pyoro's comment
  • Caitlin
    Caitlin in Japan (Registered on 2008/03/07)
    Dancing Monkey
    http://caitlinomara.com

    Awesome! When I took the kids back to the US last year, the rest of the chaperons all wanted to go to Krispy Kreme. There was no time to go in Tokyo.

    Fri 2008/05/30 13:14:18 JST (ID #200655)
    reply to Caitlin's comment
  • Martin Wandering
    Martin Wandering in The Wild West (Registered on 2008/02/04)
    Spiral Warrior
    http://www.perfectdesignsense.com/martinwandering

    Mister Doughnut seems to be the top dog in Taibei, but I'm uncertain whether Krispy Kreme is around or not.

    Never cared much for Krispy Kreme myself, though I know a lot of people are crazy for the stuff.

    Fri 2008/05/30 13:22:47 JST (ID #200658)
    reply to Martin Wandering's comment
  • elmimmo
    elmimmo in Tokyo (Registered on 2008/02/07)
    http://elmimmo.wordpress.com

    I wouldn't, in my right mind (which is to say something too much, maybe) queue for plain donuts in Spain.

    I did so here, just for the sake of getting rid of my personality and blending with the mass. I did it with a Japanese friend, so the chat was nice, it was "only" 30 min (a Sunday, so I guess you can cut it down even more), and we got a free yummy glass sugar-type donut by the middle of the queue. So I guess it was actually 15 min for a free donut, and another 15 for more non-free ones.

    Nice experience, since the company was nice, but been there, done it, and that's quite it for me. Mr. Doughnuts is equally tasty to my inexperienced palate.

    Fri 2008/05/30 13:24:07 JST (ID #200659)
    reply to elmimmo's comment
  • Wave Rider
    Wave Rider in NJ United States (Registered on 2007/01/22)
    Student/Daemonhunter

    Hahaha school swimsuits, especially ones for the girls. LOL.


    Nice find, though I will not be purchasing one for myself >_>0

    hmm, didnt realize they're that cheap though lol

    Fri 2008/05/30 13:24:21 JST (ID #200660)
    reply to Wave Rider's comment
  • Tami
    Tami in Germany - Düsseldorf (Registered on 2007/12/16)
    IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
    http://www.milkdrop.de/

    I did fall in love with KK donuts when i was in the U.S. ... but there are non in germany... >.<

    Fri 2008/05/30 13:28:59 JST (ID #200661)
    reply to Tami's comment
    • Blackster
      Blackster in Germany (Registered on 2007/11/20)
      Biostatistical Programmer

      well, dunkin doughnuts isn't that bad either.
      isn't there one in cologne?

      Fri 2008/05/30 13:51:13 JST (ID #200667)
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  • Alafista OTAKU
    Alafista OTAKU in Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Policy & Research Officer
    http://www.alafista.com/

    Yeah I heard plenty about Krispy Kreme and how people would kill to get a bite.

    I'm still waiting for them to open one outlet in Singapore.

    Fri 2008/05/30 13:37:59 JST (ID #200663)
    reply to Alafista OTAKU's comment
  • blauereiter
    blauereiter in Tokyo, Japan (Registered on 2007/07/07)
    CG artist, Sunrise Emotion
    http://halcyonrealms.com

    Not the last Danny, I haven't written anything bout KK either. :p They're nice, but a tad bit too sweet for my taste.

    Fri 2008/05/30 13:52:35 JST (ID #200669)
    reply to blauereiter's comment
  • Hirito
    Hirito in The Little Red Dot - Singapore (Registered on 2007/09/01)
    University Student.
    http://www.hirito.blogspot.com/

    I never understood the doughnut fever, and I don't think I'll ever will. You'll never find me queuing up for one, but if others buy for me then I'll have some ^^.

    Fri 2008/05/30 13:59:37 JST (ID #200670)
    reply to Hirito's comment
  • gregory_gdp
    gregory_gdp in Boise, ID (Registered on 2007/07/16)
    Photographer/Night Auditor
    http://hillbillyotaku.blogspot.com/

    Wow, I thought it was bad when they opened the first KK store here in Boise. Just give it some time and the long lines will go away soon enough. I definitely wouldn't wait that long for any donuts though.

    Fri 2008/05/30 14:22:04 JST (ID #200674)
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  • Fariz Asuka
    Fariz Asuka in Singapore (Registered on 2008/03/11)
    Student and Miku Guardian
    http://kyourankyodai.com

    Wow.. That is an extremely long queue.. O.O

    The only time when there was a very long queue here in Singapore is when McDonalds were giving out Hello Kitties when you purchase a Happy Meal.. -_-"

    Fri 2008/05/30 14:33:39 JST (ID #200677)
    reply to Fariz Asuka's comment
    • Hirito
      Hirito in The Little Red Dot - Singapore (Registered on 2007/09/01)
      University Student.
      http://www.hirito.blogspot.com/

      Seems you didn't see the massive queues at Raffles City when a new doughnut store opened there. Forgot which though, but the line was all over the basement floor.

      Fri 2008/05/30 20:30:41 JST (ID #200874)
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      • BIGGU-gAi
        BIGGU-gAi in Between Tengoku & Jigoku... (Registered on 2008/02/01)
        Chef, Full fledged Otaku, Full time Observer.....

        i think i know what shop you are talking about...
        my friend got some of those doughnuts and i had a chance to sample them... they were really good...

        Fri 2008/05/30 20:49:43 JST (ID #200887)
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  • Judau Ashta
    Judau Ashta in Boston, New England (Registered on 2008/04/02)

    My state Massachusetts used to have some Krispy Kreme stores around. But then like around a year or two years ago, can't remember exactly when, they left this state although they are still around many other states in US. I love their original flavor donuts. I guess maybe KK can't compete with the popularity of Dunkin' Donuts in here. I mean you can see more Dunkin' Donuts in here than McDonald and BK combined. Moreover, around the Boston area, you often see some cops' cruisers parking outside those DD. Some people even joke about if you are looking for cops, go to the nearby Dunkin' Donuts and you would find one. Well, no offence to the BPD, at least they are keeping the streets around my area safe.

    Fri 2008/05/30 14:42:21 JST (ID #200682)
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    • necrophadian
      necrophadian in a transitionary phase of existence (Registered on 2007/04/22)
      -1
      http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/

      now that you mention it I always see a cop cruiser parked in front of the nearest Dunkin Donuts in my block. talk about perpetuating the stereotype

      Fri 2008/05/30 22:15:39 JST (ID #200952)
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  • marvin
    marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    http://www.marvinryan.com

    use to have Krispy Kreme for breakfast snacks and dessert after meals, until I found out their 300 calories each. ^^; although I still do sneak in a doughnut or two every now and then.

    Fri 2008/05/30 14:45:42 JST (ID #200683)
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  • Trighap
    Trighap in Washington D.C. (Registered on 2007/12/04)
    Student

    I detest Krispy Kreme's donuts... I seriously do not understand the hype people give to this place. When I taste them (three or four times so far, due to friends wanting to go there and myself not wanting to be a party-pooper), each time they tasted and felt dry, with only sugar/chocolate/whatever on the exterior, with the interior strongly tasting of flour. Don't get me wrong, they maintain the taste with each donut, and because of those machines they have in each KK, you're almost guarenteed to get a fresh donut. But it always taste like OLD donut to me. I prefer the Mom and Pop donut stores, they make the best and moist ones. So not only would I NOT be willing to wait in a line for a Krispy Kreme, I wouldn't want to eat at one while in Japan with lots of other options.

    Fri 2008/05/30 14:48:11 JST (ID #200686)
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  • kaeze
    kaeze in Melbourne, Australia, Earth (Registered on 2007/04/09)
    Illustrator & Designer
    http://www.knight-edge.com/

    I remember when Krispy Kreme first opened here in Sydney, it was crazy popular, too. People lined up for it because there was only 1 or 2 shops in central Sydney but of course it was nowhere near as crazy as what I've seen in the pics in Tokyo.

    Held and saw people would buy boxes of Krispy Kreme and bring them back to Melbourne as souvenirs!! It seemed pretty crazy at the time but I saw people run off the plane and buy them at the airport even! Had to try what the fuzz was all about when I went to Sydney one year and thought they were quite nice but I overdosed and ate way too many and now I can't stand them.

    They are still quite popular here and there are occasionally lines since there's only a handful of them in both Sydney and Melbourne now.

    However, did you guys ever see that line when the Bathing Ape Nintendo DS limited edition came out?

    Fri 2008/05/30 14:58:53 JST (ID #200687)
    reply to kaeze's comment
  • Sugarkage
    Sugarkage in London (Registered on 2008/02/05)
    Flash/ Actionscript Developer
    http://pimpinkris.com

    a similar thing happened when they opened a london store, gotta love those donuts!

    Fri 2008/05/30 15:01:03 JST (ID #200688)
    reply to Sugarkage's comment
  • Joe1991
    Joe1991 in London (Registered on 2007/11/22)
    Student
    http://www.joesblog.jp

    I could never imagine doing that :|

    They're just doughnuts...

    Fri 2008/05/30 15:06:52 JST (ID #200689)
    reply to Joe1991's comment
  • Skywalker
    Skywalker in Jupiter (Registered on 2008/03/13)
    Student

    Lol.. I've never heard of Krispy Kreme...

    Fri 2008/05/30 15:19:17 JST (ID #200691)
    reply to Skywalker's comment
  • erroneus
    erroneus in Texas, USA (Registered on 2008/05/30)
    IT manager

    Not only are doughnuts popular, they are pretty much everywhere. So much so, that the idea of even a short line is ridiculous. My wife told me people are crazy about Krispy Kreme in Japan, but I'm thinking just crazy.

    I think there are very few things in life I would wait for in this way and I'm having trouble thinking of examples. I did once when Windows 95 was released... that was when Microsoft was cool. (Long, long ago) Would waiting in line on the freeway be considered similar? I have done that quite a few times as well. But for doughnuts? There would have to be money inside of them... and a lot of money at that.

    Fri 2008/05/30 15:23:37 JST (ID #200692)
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  • Fat Cat Lim
    Fat Cat Lim in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/04/23)
    Videogame Magazine Editor
    http://www.gamerslitterbox.com

    Hahah, this reminds me when Krispy Kreme opened their first store in Sydney. The queue lines after work everyday were just as massive. I guess everybody's just crazy for Krispy Kreme outside America. :p

    Fri 2008/05/30 15:26:22 JST (ID #200693)
    reply to Fat Cat Lim's comment
  • GundamJehutyKai
    GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia (Registered on 2007/09/12)
    Service desk support
    http://lookingglass.kokidokom.net

    Free Krispy Cremes? I'm There!!!

    They seem to have lots of little stalls in train stations over here in London but i guess that's all they really need.

    Fantastically excessive sugary goodness!

    Fri 2008/05/30 15:56:08 JST (ID #200700)
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  • 6pack
    6pack (Registered on 2008/03/20)
    browsing the nets
    http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/

    no such doughnuts craze here thankfully.
    lots of sweet food here which are lot better than round bread with sugar cream stuffings. This is what we get here and the 'doughnuts' are not fried, so technically those cannot be called doughnuts.

    Fri 2008/05/30 16:08:00 JST (ID #200702)
    reply to 6pack's comment
  • morimoli
    morimoli in J@__@n (Registered on 2008/05/15)
    Pokemon Trainer

    Lol all those people are skinny, but they won't be after eating Krispy Kremes everyday !!

    Fri 2008/05/30 16:29:24 JST (ID #200708)
    reply to morimoli's comment
  • notfair
    notfair in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/08/14)
    Student, ACG Fans
    http://modvisc.blogspot.com

    wow, really a long queue, i wanna try some if have chance since so many people queuing mean it is good?

    Fri 2008/05/30 16:46:05 JST (ID #200716)
    reply to notfair's comment
  • Saku
    Saku in Toronto (Registered on 2008/02/07)
    Wannabe Web Developer
    http://www.sakuafk.com

    Too sweet for my liking. I prefer Tim Horton's doughnuts

    Fri 2008/05/30 16:51:23 JST (ID #200719)
    reply to Saku's comment
  • xanthe
    xanthe in Philippines (Registered on 2008/05/03)
    aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
    http://aki7.bottled-wish.info

    Donuts are quite popular snacks. I know several brands (around six), catering to a specific class bracket. Krispy Kremes serve the higher mid-higher end customers and personally, I enjoy it as much that I was delighted to find out that it finally opened a branch in manila...much more when they expanded to a mall nearby ^^;

    I love their honey glazed doughnuts...if not any regular jam-filled will do with me. I don't know but many like the Bavarian (custard) flavor. I just don't like it O_o;;

    Fri 2008/05/30 17:25:36 JST (ID #200734)
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    • wildflug
      wildflug in Manila, Philippines (Registered on 2008/05/08)
      Dyslexic Social Studies student, struggling gundam modeler and gamer

      Awww, I don't know why you don't like bavarian doughnuts , but would you give them another chance?

      Coz I like those critters.

      Sat 2008/05/31 19:57:53 JST (ID #201611)
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  • Skye
    Skye in Washington D.C. (Registered on 2007/12/21)
    Student

    I remember when they opened the first Krispy Kreme place here. The first 10, or was it 100, got free doughnuts for a year. The rest just got a few free ones that day only.

    Fri 2008/05/30 17:30:37 JST (ID #200736)
    reply to Skye's comment
  • thefrikking
    thefrikking in Spain (Registered on 2007/08/18)
    Ork Warlord

    Looks like doughnuts are universal, and of course we have here. Normally can find on any market, and comes on pack of four donuts, or pack of six donnetes, smalls versions. And in various types of tastes too

    Fri 2008/05/30 17:37:54 JST (ID #200742)
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  • kimpoi
    kimpoi in JAVA (Registered on 2007/12/06)
    ??!

    i prefer J-Co doughnuts than KK.....
    lining up for 2hour+ ??
    no Thx^^

    Fri 2008/05/30 17:57:09 JST (ID #200750)
    reply to kimpoi's comment
  • Dead Snake
    Dead Snake in Ngayogyakarto Hadiningrat (Registered on 2007/05/11)
    writing mini thesises
    http://kazenomise.net/

    it's been quite long since my last bite on a decent doughnouts.... T_T

    Fri 2008/05/30 18:05:23 JST (ID #200758)
    reply to Dead Snake's comment
  • Evil King
    Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth (Registered on 2007/12/18)
    Student and full-time otaku

    OMGWTF long line - for donuts?! Well, I just had one this afternoon but I didn't have to line up for 2 (!?) hours and I don't think I would...has to be some special recipe they're using.

    Fri 2008/05/30 18:05:26 JST (ID #200759)
    reply to Evil King's comment
  • dans
    dans in Chiba, Japan (Registered on 2007/08/05)
    IT Manager
    http://thumbnail-of-life.blogspot.com/

    Akasaka ? I thought we only have Krispy Kreme in Shinjuku and Yurakucho. Not interested in joining the line.

    Fri 2008/05/30 18:35:18 JST (ID #200785)
    reply to dans's comment
  • HMMaster
    HMMaster (Registered on 2007/09/03)
    http://www.khimhoe.net

    I never see it myself, but I heard from my friend that ppl actually queue in front of the shop even before it open! o_o (big apple, malaysia)

    Fri 2008/05/30 18:55:47 JST (ID #200797)
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  • ikimasu
    ikimasu in Oregon (Registered on 2008/01/15)
    Otaku

    Wow people still eat donuts?
    Krispy Kreme was popular a few years back but it only lasted for like a month.
    It's probably because of their excess calories.

    Fri 2008/05/30 19:01:21 JST (ID #200799)
    reply to ikimasu's comment
  • MumMum
    MumMum in Maryland (Registered on 2007/08/03)
    Retail

    Donuts in the morning, I love it! I don't think people would wait that long for them though. Not around here anyway, only less some new place opens up then people might do it for the first day.

    Fri 2008/05/30 19:09:22 JST (ID #200810)
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  • rilee83
    rilee83 (Registered on 2007/12/20)
    generic office worker/personal assistant

    Krispy Kreme donuts are sooo delicious! But I notice more and more people are staying away from donuts for obvious reasons. But indulging once in a while isn't so bad. After all, what's the point of holding out on one of life's pleasures (eating terribly bad crap for your body and yet so irresistibly tasty)?

    Fri 2008/05/30 19:10:59 JST (ID #200814)
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  • Ho
    Ho in Berkeley, CA (Registered on 2007/12/20)
    Student

    I actually just bought some Mister Donut while at Namba a few minutes ago. It's not bad. Not as sweet as Krispy Kreme. I wonder how Krispy Kreme tastes like in Japan.

    Fri 2008/05/30 19:26:03 JST (ID #200821)
    reply to Ho's comment
  • chun
    chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
    http://puppy52art.com/

    I love donuts! Krispy Kreme is yum, but as with all donuts can't have it too often ^^; Already am a bit chubbier than I liked LOL. Danny if U ever come here you gotta try Tim Hortons :P

    Fri 2008/05/30 19:28:06 JST (ID #200827)
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    • Hakushaku
      Hakushaku in on the chair using a computer.... (Registered on 2008/03/12)
      Seeing red!!!

      I thought that was a buffet...

      Sat 2008/05/31 05:05:03 JST (ID #201133)
      reply to Hakushaku's comment
      • chun
        chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
        part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
        http://puppy52art.com/

        tim hortons have donuts! ^^

        Sat 2008/05/31 08:03:02 JST (ID #201247)
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  • studmuffin
    studmuffin in your memories (Registered on 2008/03/20)
    だいがくせい
    http://www.myspace.com/awsumchino

    lol yukatas and doughnuts

    Fri 2008/05/30 19:49:28 JST (ID #200842)
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  • Eetaku
    Eetaku in USA-Bay Area, CA (Registered on 2008/05/01)
    Finance
    http://www.eetaku.com

    and here in the west coast, Krispy Kreme is closing down left and right.

    Fri 2008/05/30 19:49:41 JST (ID #200843)
    reply to Eetaku's comment
  • tintin-san
    tintin-san in シンガポオル Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/11)
    大学生

    Krispy Kreme!! How I hate it! Haha. Sorry to disappoint you folks.

    Tried my first Krispy Kreme just bout a month back at the outlet in Shinjuku.

    Amidst all the wondrous exclamations on how nice Krispy Kreme doughnuts were, I was curious, little excited and having high hopes for this legendary piece of pastry.

    Surprisingly my queue wasn't long. They were distributing freshly made original glazed doughnuts to the people queueing which was a really nice act by Kripsy Kreme. First bite was good. The original glazed was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. However the doughnuts are uberly SWEET and having one was already more than enough for the day.

    Me and my friends bought 2 boxes worth for the 3 of us and ended up almost vomitting and throwing away the last few cause it was just tooooo sweet. Really really. Having 2 at a time was overkill.

    Sorry if I offended or disappointed anyone. All these are in my own opinion. Maybe it was cold so they decided to add more sugar?

    Fri 2008/05/30 20:08:38 JST (ID #200861)
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    • Ben-Ohki
      Ben-Ohki in Ottawa - Canada (Registered on 2007/12/03)
      Programmer
      http://benohki.blogspot.com

      Heh, as I was saying in another comment above, pretty much the entire country of Canada agrees with you. Krispy Kreme tried to open shops here and failed... people just felt it was too radically different from the kind of donuts we like here.

      Sat 2008/05/31 17:57:08 JST (ID #201485)
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  • wcloudx
    wcloudx in Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/11)
    Artist/Flash Programmer
    http://wcloudxkumo.wordpress.com/

    Love Krispy Kreme XD One of the best Doughnuts I ever had ^^

    Sometimes can be a little too sweet though. Tasty nevertheless ^^

    Fri 2008/05/30 20:21:17 JST (ID #200865)
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  • macrossfan
    macrossfan in Minnesota, USA (Registered on 2008/01/03)
    Sports guy

    Krispy Cream are like crack. Avoid them if you can. Once you start down that path its difficult to go back. Funny thing is that they aren't even the best donut around. Just the most addicting.

    Fri 2008/05/30 20:34:15 JST (ID #200878)
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  • eru00
    eru00 in the bubble of doom (Registered on 2008/05/30)
    living takes 100% of my time

    This is ridiculous.....
    Sure they're tasty and bla bla, but to stand in the sun for more than 2 hours? I'm obviously not brave enough for I'd rather bite on a carrot than get my hand on a freaking doughnut

    Fri 2008/05/30 20:39:08 JST (ID #200881)
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  • tymmur
    tymmur in his top secret nuclear bunker (Registered on 2008/01/20)
    Mad scientist

    I wondered about the poll questions involving "your region". Aren't they kind of pointless as "your region" isn't the same for everybody so we are actually answering different questions and discarding the information what we consider "your region" when we see the results.
    It would actually be interesting to see the results of those polls for each country (an information that can always be read from the IP).
    As far as donuts go I don't even know anybody eating them in "My region". Now how useful is that info by itself ;)

    Fri 2008/05/30 20:43:07 JST (ID #200883)
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  • lostandfound
    lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/21)
    Hikikomori in the making
    http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/

    I've never heard of Krispy Kreme before... I need to get out of my hole more often...

    But I do love doughnuts...But it's so sinful too eat...

    Fri 2008/05/30 20:44:12 JST (ID #200884)
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  • jowy
    jowy in philippines (Registered on 2008/01/23)
    vendor
    http://www.friendster.com

    That donut is so tasty and the cream is so sweet. (Mind about L eating donut while sit on a freaky chair).Watching T.V while eating K.K donut.

    Fri 2008/05/30 20:46:15 JST (ID #200886)
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  • Benjamin Takeyo
    Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive (Registered on 2007/12/04)
    ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^

    Hmm, what can I say.. not a big fan of donuts, so I only eat them when everyone wants to eat them and they're usually J.co donuts.

    Fri 2008/05/30 20:54:27 JST (ID #200890)
    reply to Benjamin Takeyo's comment
  • kiwiii
    kiwiii in Australia; Malaysia; Singapore. (Registered on 2008/02/18)
    Struggling Student.
    http://calvh.blogspot.com/

    me and my friends drove out to krispy kreme at 9pm at night and there was still quite a huge queue for them. it's so sweet though that one better have a bottle of water nearby to wash them down.

    once we tried to have a competition to see how many we could eat, and 4 doughnuts later, we just lay on the floor groaning at our gluttony.

    here's the loots from a previous run ^^

    http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll12/calvh86/Holidays/Brisbane/DSC02078.jpg

    Fri 2008/05/30 20:59:08 JST (ID #200894)
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  • NMOtaku
    NMOtaku in Los Lunas, NM USA (Registered on 2007/11/13)
    PhysicsMajor/Someting/Photo/Pharm Tech
    http://www.cadha13.com/blog

    The same thing happened here in Albuquerque NM when the KK came into town. It was all over the news, long lines and having morning deliveries to "Wally World" and local gas stations. I prefer my home grown Donut King here in Belen, NM or the Paradise Donuts in Bosque Farms. I think a 45 min drive to Abq is too long of a wait to eat some donuts.

    Fri 2008/05/30 21:08:54 JST (ID #200898)
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  • D_Blade
    D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Non-profit org. volunteering work addict

    I just don't eat that kind of stuff sorry. I don't go for snacks (except cereals) either. ^^

    Fri 2008/05/30 21:11:21 JST (ID #200900)
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  • gbrgn
    gbrgn in Los Angeles (Registered on 2007/07/11)
    Speedgrapher
    http://www.autoshowevents.com

    Used to eat a whole box of glaze donuts after I got home almost every other day... but that was when it opened up in Burbank a few years ago. Haven't touched it since... now I have an urge to drive up there.... but gas is to expensive :(

    Fri 2008/05/30 21:15:48 JST (ID #200906)
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  • dackrambo
    dackrambo (Registered on 2008/05/14)

    All I can say it that Krispy Kreme is the reason that I have to work out an hour a day.

    Fri 2008/05/30 21:20:15 JST (ID #200908)
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  • necrophadian
    necrophadian in a transitionary phase of existence (Registered on 2007/04/22)
    -1
    http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/

    They closed down the nearest Krispy Kreme in my area. that makes me a saaaad panda. Now I have to settle for Dunkin Donuts, bleh...

    Fri 2008/05/30 21:20:22 JST (ID #200910)
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    • xanthe
      xanthe in Philippines (Registered on 2008/05/03)
      aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
      http://aki7.bottled-wish.info

      what branch was that? O_o;

      Fri 2008/05/30 21:46:55 JST (ID #200933)
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      • necrophadian
        necrophadian in a transitionary phase of existence (Registered on 2007/04/22)
        -1
        http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/

        somewhere in america's armpit, new jersey. now when i go to DD i end up getting the same thing over and over again, a pumpkin muffin. their glazed donuts aren't as glazed as Krispy kremes

        Fri 2008/05/30 22:04:20 JST (ID #200943)
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    • x33b
      x33b in Chicago (Registered on 2007/11/23)
      Network Admin

      Heh, its funny to see the different tastes around the states. DD here is pretty much considered top notch. They also have the best coffee around here too, even beating out Starbucks. I think it's funny that you will see more people with DD coffee then Starbucks.

      Sat 2008/05/31 07:03:07 JST (ID #201212)
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  • Protocol Snow
    Protocol Snow in USA (Registered on 2007/07/25)
    Medical student
    http://www.protocolsnow.com

    Krispy Kreme's are so common in the U.S. that you don't even have to go to a designated KK store to buy donuts. Just go to a random supermarket and they'll have boxes of KK donuts for sale.

    Fri 2008/05/30 21:40:48 JST (ID #200926)
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  • tCi
    tCi in The United States (Registered on 2007/11/23)
    http://www.modemoe.com

    There are some Krispy Kreme stores in my area, I go only when I have people visiting, since I don't enjoy donuts overly much.

    Fri 2008/05/30 21:55:08 JST (ID #200936)
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  • gurugurutrex
    gurugurutrex in Vancouver, B.C., Canada (Registered on 2007/11/07)
    オタク all day long
    http://www.nekomagic.com

    Of coz it's really popular here. You can why see the police holding one in the donut store. =P

    Fri 2008/05/30 22:11:18 JST (ID #200950)
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  • tammie86
    tammie86 in San Jose, CA (Registered on 2008/01/08)
    Secretary
    http://figured.wordpress.com/

    I have never figured out what was so great about Krispy Kreme...

    Mr. Donut is the best Donut in the world, in my opinion. I was only there once when I went to Japan, but it left quite an impression. I also miss Mos Burger...

    Fri 2008/05/30 23:10:09 JST (ID #200980)
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  • Key-Ta-Rho
    Key-Ta-Rho in Germany (Registered on 2008/03/26)
    University Student

    mhhhhh, i watched the product page, mhhhh *starts singing: sweet doughnut / calory takai koi ni wa chuui,sweet doughnut / yotteru atashi no heart,sweet doughnut / kako no koi ni shitto shita kunai, sweet doughnut / gimon wa fueru* that Perfume song will never get out of my head... Back to topic, yeah i love doughnuts eventhough only the classical shugarcream~u, chocolate(on special days with vanilla cream~u in it), or with 'lil walnutpieces can be purchased at my local bakery. Actually i never saw a Doughnut-store chain (Dunkin D´s is only in Berlin as far as i know). Oh yeah before i forget: i looked through the Krispy Kreme product page and saw they sell what i know as "Krapfen", which are quite popular right here (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krapfen)

    Fri 2008/05/30 23:28:21 JST (ID #200986)
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  • SlickDog
    SlickDog in サンフランシスコ (Registered on 2007/11/23)
    Freelance Digital Production Artist
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/victor_lee/sets/

    When I was in Japan last year, we heard about the 2+ hour lines in Shinjuku for Krispy Kreme. That is 1 hour 59 minutes more than I would want to wait for doughnuts. Went to Mister Donut several times. Was very good… and no waiting.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/victor_lee/510149770/in/set-72157600248314520/

    Fri 2008/05/30 23:35:34 JST (ID #200991)
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  • Rin
    Rin in Toronto (Registered on 2008/01/04)
    Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
    http://koiaichaku.com/

    That's something......
    Never thought the Japanese likes krispy kreme...
    There used to be one in my area but it closed down. I say it was too sweet...
    I perfer doughnuts from Tim Hortons...

    Fri 2008/05/30 23:55:58 JST (ID #201001)
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  • Namikaze Minato
    Namikaze Minato in Cardboard Box, Neo Arcadia (Registered on 2007/12/19)
    Mercenary

    wasnt it the doughnuts from krispy the ones filled with sugar to an unimaginable level?
    the ones where i live all closed down cuz of that.
    but then again what doesnt get u killed or give u cancer nowadays?

    Sat 2008/05/31 01:38:01 JST (ID #201037)
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  • Adun
    Adun in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2007/01/01)
    ColdFusion Developer
    http://www.moemoerabu.net

    I used to eat Krispy Kremes a lot thanks to most of the car meets were held in a KK carpark. Pretty terrible actually since it was once a week, lol.

    Though the longest I waited for KK doughnuts was 3 hours because of a promo of getting 3 boxes for $10. But now I tend to stay away from them.

    Sat 2008/05/31 01:38:07 JST (ID #201038)
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  • Akiba-Kid
    Akiba-Kid in California, USA (Registered on 2008/01/17)
    Online Shop
    http://wildarms.egloos.com

    I've seen the crazy line at Krispy Kreme at Shinjuku numerous times and it amazes me the huge popularity of KK in Japan. We have three Krispy Kreme stores in my area alone so I'm not too krazy about it but do like their sweet donuts.

    Their donut is super sweet due to their cream coating and it's okay to eat 2-3 of them, you just can't eat them too much. I suggest you to try some when you have time but I don't think it's that great to wait for 2 hours to just try some... Maybe when you come to USA, it's a lot easier to try them there than in Tokyo ^^;

    Sat 2008/05/31 02:03:00 JST (ID #201046)
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  • Mauro Muraca
    Mauro Muraca in Rosario,Santa Fe,Argentina (Registered on 2008/05/30)
    Law Student

    Seeing that amount of people lining up to get a doughnut is really surprising. I've never seen such a large queue in my country, but in china i saw a queue of more or less 60 meters to enter a ramen restaurant (can't remember the name though)

    Sat 2008/05/31 02:10:53 JST (ID #201050)
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  • bolt
    bolt in Tampa Fl. (Registered on 2007/04/17)
    security/3d graphic artist
    http://www.kennethleishman.com/

    the original glazed is the best in the world.. Danny que up and try one. Surprised as hell that there is a 2hr wait for one??? sheesh..

    Sat 2008/05/31 03:03:28 JST (ID #201072)
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  • FMPhoenixHawk
    FMPhoenixHawk in Michigan, USA (Registered on 2008/01/20)
    Scientist, unemployed.
    http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com

    Free Krispy Kreme donuts are always good. Especially when you get them straight off the line.. So soft, warm and gooey.

    Sat 2008/05/31 03:08:10 JST (ID #201075)
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  • GnuoyKun
    GnuoyKun in Santo Ângelo, RS, Brazil (Registered on 2008/05/12)
    Computer Science Student
    http://gnuoykun.bebo.com

    Here we don't have doughnuts, but since we have a huge variety of other bakery we don't really need'em :3

    I myself prefer to eat half a cuca, it's delicious *o*

    Sat 2008/05/31 03:54:45 JST (ID #201094)
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  • Leo
    Leo in San Francisco Bay Area (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Email & Network Support/Administration
    http://badger11.animeblogger.net/

    We used to have a Krispy kreme and it seemed popular enough, but it closed. Tried it a few times and as much as I luuuuuuuuvvvvvvve donuts, I wasn't to keen on them. To sweet even for me

    Sat 2008/05/31 04:34:08 JST (ID #201113)
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  • ケヴィン
    ケヴィン in Sacramento California, USA (Registered on 2007/11/13)
    High School student

    krispy kremes originated in my state and i think it was the one in la was the original one i cant remember anymore. But the franchisee chain down here shut down most of the stores and theres like 1 left i know of thats still open of krispy kremes in my region. Those donuts were great. I have to say krispy kremes is one of the best donuts i have eaten, however its sad to say im not going to have anymore unless i drive down to LA again.

    Sat 2008/05/31 04:45:01 JST (ID #201125)
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  • Hakushaku
    Hakushaku in on the chair using a computer.... (Registered on 2008/03/12)
    Seeing red!!!

    Is Krispy Kreme doughnut rare in japan to be that desperate!

    Sat 2008/05/31 05:06:18 JST (ID #201134)
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  • Atrus
    Atrus in the land of Oz (Registered on 2008/02/21)
    Student (for-ev-er)

    Good thing that there are Krispy Kremes in just about every corner store around here, would hate to stand in line for them.

    Side note: Wow, at least I can post again. Wonder what happened to my post-a-comment pages?

    Sat 2008/05/31 05:12:57 JST (ID #201136)
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  • matfongzai
    matfongzai in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/31)
    Software Programmer
    http://mfjunk.blogspot.com/

    Donuts eating is a new trend in Malaysia. J-Co (from Indonesia) just opened in Malaysia not long ago & everyone is crazy to get a bite of it. I can see their outlets almost long queue for everyday & every hours. People willing to queue up for 1 hour plus to buy it. But it seems the heat is cooling down now, the crowd is getting lesser nowadays

    Sat 2008/05/31 05:17:45 JST (ID #201139)
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  • The Lyrical Loli
    The Lyrical Loli in Los Angeles, California, U.S. (Registered on 2007/10/14)
    Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
    http://loli1983.wordpress.com

    In Southern California most of the Krispy Kreme locations were shut down for business. About more than half of the Krispy Kreme donut shops lost a lot of money when customers stop going in and started the whole low carb diet, which killed Krispy Kreme's profits.

    Krispy Kreme donuts are really bad for you. In America anyway.

    The only Krispy Kreme donut shop i can think of that is still open for business around here is the Crenshaw District location across the Baldwin Hills Mall in the Leimert Park area of Los Angeles.

    The other way you can still enjoy Krispy Kreme donuts is if you pick up a fresh box at a local market like Food 4 Less in L.A. Most Food 4 Less Markets in L.A. stock Krispy Kreme donuts.

    I haven't had a Krispy Kreme donut for a while. Maybe after i get my root canal done with the dentist, i can start enjoying my favorite foods again.

    Sat 2008/05/31 05:46:29 JST (ID #201158)
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  • lin-da-kenobi
    lin-da-kenobi in Lima, Peru ^^ (Registered on 2007/08/15)
    medicine student & otaku

    well Doughnuts are really popular around here but i don't like 'em they're too sweet

    Sat 2008/05/31 06:02:43 JST (ID #201170)
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  • ETERNAL
    ETERNAL in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2008/03/21)
    Amateur novelist
    http://memories-of-eternity.com

    I think donuts have always been popular here in Canada.

    Sat 2008/05/31 06:09:17 JST (ID #201176)
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  • skankywonders
    skankywonders in California (Registered on 2007/08/09)
    Student

    Are Japanese that crazy over Western stuff?

    Anyways, donut shops are everywhere over here, but not literally. I do enjoy a donut once in a while!

    Sat 2008/05/31 06:20:54 JST (ID #201194)
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  • mel
    mel in NY (Registered on 2008/02/05)
    otaku-ist
    http://myanimelist.net/profile/mel

    The Krispy Kreme near me was shut down, business not so well for them here when it's up against Dunk'n Donuts

    Sat 2008/05/31 06:37:50 JST (ID #201203)
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  • Shin
    Shin in Port Swettenham (Registered on 2007/10/20)
    Aspiring Trap
    http://www.atalude.net/

    Before this there was only Dunkin' Donuts dominating the market here, which nobody really cared, but with the entry at least 2 other new entrants, suddenly everyone wants donuts.

    Sat 2008/05/31 07:26:40 JST (ID #201221)
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  • 624
    624 (Registered on 2008/02/19)
    Student
    http://www.myspace.com/o624o

    Discovary chanel said somthing about a "secret ingredient" but didn't say what it was...

    Sat 2008/05/31 07:53:07 JST (ID #201243)
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  • EX Japanese otaku
    EX Japanese otaku in Las Vegas, Nevada US (Registered on 2008/05/31)
    Marketing

    Here in Vegas, some of Japanese tourists try to find KK store and buy dozen boxes.
    If you plan to go Japan recently, you should bring KK doughnuts to Japanese folks as a souvenir. :-)

    Sat 2008/05/31 10:52:54 JST (ID #201349)
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  • Evo_Spec
    Evo_Spec in Alberta, Canada (Registered on 2007/10/21)

    last time i was in japan, it was Cinnabon or Cinnzeo (or something like that)

    Sat 2008/05/31 11:31:12 JST (ID #201364)
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  • jojo mcjo
    jojo mcjo in New Jersey, USA (Registered on 2007/06/20)
    IT Field Op.

    I can honestly say that I have never waited in a queue that long for a Krispy Kreme.
    There is a Krispy Kreme factory next door to my place of business in NY. They send over about 5 dozen doughnuts in the mornin'...they are super sweet. You have to chew through the sugar to swallow.
    I prefer Dunkin' Donuts if I have the choice.

    Sat 2008/05/31 11:40:13 JST (ID #201366)
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  • wizet
    wizet in Sin City (Registered on 2008/03/19)
    student

    Its all about Dunkin Donuts lol

    Sat 2008/05/31 11:59:09 JST (ID #201369)
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  • Cavalock
    Cavalock in Singapore (Registered on 2008/02/23)
    Editor
    http://cavalock.blogspot.com/

    i remember seeing that looong Q at Shinjuku. took a pix of it while i was there.

    http://cavalock.blogspot.com/2007/07/noodles-in-bun.html

    Sat 2008/05/31 15:13:05 JST (ID #201416)
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  • iron2000
    iron2000 in SG (Registered on 2007/12/19)
    http://iron2000.blogspot.com

    Makes me think back when doughnut is just some fried bread loop sprinkled with sugar.

    Those traditional types I eat when I was young. Now there are so many types of doughnuts.

    Sat 2008/05/31 16:48:05 JST (ID #201456)
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  • Subaruhess
    Subaruhess in UK (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/43628186@N00/

    Krispy Kreme recently joined forces with Tesco's supermarket, and built their donut outlet in my local store. I like their products but not enough variety in the ones I like, I prefer cinnabon.

    Sat 2008/05/31 17:04:00 JST (ID #201459)
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  • Timotei
    Timotei in Sweden (Registered on 2008/02/17)
    NEET
    http://hobbyjapan.blogspot.com/

    Delicous, it's a pretty common " snack " here in Sweden. At least, I think so. ^^;

    Sat 2008/05/31 19:24:28 JST (ID #201571)
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  • radical anime fan
    radical anime fan in Singapore, Furnace City, Cinderblock Outskirts. (Registered on 2007/01/25)
    Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
    http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/


    that is one seriously long queue... rivaling the Hello Kitty craze in Singapore O[]O

    Sat 2008/05/31 20:06:06 JST (ID #201616)
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  • lchen
    lchen in Brooklyn, NYC (Registered on 2007/12/19)
    illustrator
    http://eatyet.wordpress.com

    krispy kremes are only good when they are still hot, when they are cold they're the same as any other yeast donut. dont eat more than one at a time unless you have an iron stomach. i havent had one in years, and rather not waste calories on it.

    Sat 2008/05/31 21:17:58 JST (ID #201649)
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  • Omu
    Omu in レチウンド島、 スペイン (Registered on 2008/05/13)
    浦の引き篭り
    http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3219/haruhimemew.gif

    If people tried to do such a queue to get a simple doughnut in my country, some guards would be needed to make people respect other's turns :S

    Sun 2008/06/01 02:48:38 JST (ID #201744)
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  • Mimi
    Mimi in MIT (Registered on 2008/03/11)
    Student
    http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/

    Krispy Kremes used to be very popular in my region, but recently Dunkin Donuts is kinda taking over...

    Sun 2008/06/01 03:45:30 JST (ID #201763)
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  • Scarecrow
    Scarecrow in Illinois, USA/ Tokyo, Japan. (Registered on 2008/06/01)
    Machine Operater, Otaku
    http://www.myspace.com/sk1ne

    in my town here, the doughnuts are sold by elder women and you never see any one under the age of 50 sellin em, so Ive been told its so they dont have to pass down this "secret recipe"? craziness..

    Sun 2008/06/01 03:59:17 JST (ID #201768)
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  • Neku
    Neku in Surrey BC Canada NA Earth (Registered on 2008/06/01)
    Vampire
    http://feeout.blogspot.com/

    I never been in a line up that long for anything. Actually, lining up for a wii took awhile.... but for DONUTS!?

    I guess i should be glad the KK in my area doesn't have line ups xD (can't even remember the last time i had a donut ..)

    Sun 2008/06/01 04:30:55 JST (ID #201779)
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  • Andy in Tokyo
    Andy in Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan (Registered on 2008/05/27)
    Publishing
    http://www.andyintokyo.com/

    One thing that amazed me about the Shinkuku branch is that it's still got legs 18 months after opening, which must be something of a record as far as food-related fads are concerned - when Burger King reopened demand seemed to ebb away quite quickly.

    I was in Australia last week: no queues at branches over there, in fact the only customers seemed to be Japanese taking photos. They were probably staggered at how quiet it was!

    Sun 2008/06/01 16:45:34 JST (ID #202068)
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  • gr33nd
    gr33nd in Hungary (Registered on 2008/05/23)
    Student

    Personally I can't understand how can people stand hours for some doughnuts. Is it really so popular? It's only food, and there are more delicious foods in Japan then that. Well, maybe they're really delicious, can't say because never tried Krispy Kreme doughnuts. We have doughnuts here too. But they're just common. I don't really like them, I prefer the vanilla rods. They're really yummy. ^^ Anyway, that queue is really long, it must be popular, or they had a little free time. XD

    Sun 2008/06/01 21:53:45 JST (ID #202205)
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  • BeLe
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
    .NET/Web Developer
    http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

    I've tried krispy kreme before but didn't like it. It was just too sweet for me.

    Japanese people sure do like to line up. You won't find that kind of line around here for krispy kreme. heheh.

    Sun 2008/06/01 22:06:24 JST (ID #202217)
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  • &re:)
    &re:) in Budapest, Hungary (Registered on 2008/01/06)
    student during the day, otaku at night

    No more doughnuts here, dunkin shut down years ago,I really miss itt

    Mon 2008/06/02 02:16:02 JST (ID #202320)
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  • faiyaka
    faiyaka in California (Registered on 2007/10/11)
    Student

    hha krispy kreme...how nostalgic... don't work for them. hahahaha!

    Mon 2008/06/02 02:21:14 JST (ID #202324)
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  • mavadotar
    mavadotar in Peterborough, Canada (Registered on 2007/12/11)
    Otaku Security Guard

    Canada consumes the most doughnuts per capita of any country in the world, so yes, it is a very popular snack up here. Also probably explains some of our weight problems. The most popular doughnut store chain is Tim Hortens, which some people seem to attend religiously, and is only really popular in Canada.

    Mon 2008/06/02 02:44:42 JST (ID #202336)
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    • Birusama
      Birusama in San Francisco, CA (Registered on 2007/11/23)
      Camera Operator. PV director/producer.
      http://www.digitalinterference.net/

      Spent 3 years living in British Colombia as student. Good people, good beer, great snow, loved it.

      But I never understood the Tim Hortons phenomenon. Stale dougnut 'holes' and convience store quality coffee...

      Must be a national identity thing.

      Mon 2008/06/02 03:26:30 JST (ID #202359)
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  • atrix
    atrix in Jakarta, Indonesia (Registered on 2007/07/11)
    Blogger, Economist
    http://atrix.or.id/

    Yup, we had Krispy Kreme branch open here in JKT last year. There were also a long queue to get the free doughnot, i'm just curious how tender the doughnot and hopw many topping they had to offerr there. We also had some local doughnot store such as J-CO and I-CRAVE ..

    Mon 2008/06/02 03:15:02 JST (ID #202353)
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  • Birusama
    Birusama in San Francisco, CA (Registered on 2007/11/23)
    Camera Operator. PV director/producer.
    http://www.digitalinterference.net/

    They opened an In and Out Burger, and a Krispy Cream shop simultaneously in a suburb of San Francisco. Conveniently located right next to hospital to resuscitate your fat ass after the inevitable increase in heart attacks.

    Mon 2008/06/02 03:20:33 JST (ID #202356)
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  • saragnayan
    saragnayan (Registered on 2007/12/19)

    krispy kreme is pretty popular in my part of town. it has become more accessible because there are now more stores open and they are stategically located. their donuts are okay. it's a little on the sweet side. worth trying... even once.

    Mon 2008/06/02 03:55:25 JST (ID #202366)
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  • Shaman
    Shaman in Singapore (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    Project Manager

    Just went to one in MyeongDong Seoul branch(Yes there are several in Korea), short queue but they give out a warm soft Sugar Glazed Donut every time you queue up to order, to the side of the sales counter you can see a mini doughnut production line making them doughnuts right there n there...

    Mon 2008/06/02 04:47:30 JST (ID #202406)
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  • Bonta-Kun
    Bonta-Kun in To the Moon and Back (Registered on 2008/07/24)
    International Being of Mystery
    http://oneandonlyjem.com

    Krispy Kreme used to be popular in California. I remember when they first came back and everyone wanted to eat them. They were akin to Starbucks; if you were going to eat doughnuts it had to be Krispy Kreme. Lately, I don't see that many any more and a number of them have actually closed shop.

    You just have to try their glaze doughnuts. I'm not a big fan of doughnuts, but their glaze is absolutely to die for.

    Mon 2008/06/02 07:56:27 JST (ID #202503)
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  • Meowsa
    Meowsa in Tokyo, Japan (Registered on 2008/02/23)
    teacher

    Ive wondered whats the deal with the Shinjuku Krisy Kreme. Everytime i pass there ... there's a huge queue. I don't get it D: are they THAT good ? I feel almost tempted to get in line too to see what all the hype is about

    Mon 2008/06/02 16:37:24 JST (ID #202851)
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  • Henry
    Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    anime/cosplay events organizer
    http://www.cosplay.ph

    We also have a Krispy Kreme branch here. We also have a lot of Donut shops here namely Dunkin' Donuts, Mister Donut, Go Nuts Donuts and Hot Loops.

    I'm not much of a fan of Krispy Kreme here but their donuts is good but I might not eat it too frequently...too sweet for my taste.

    And yeah, Krispy Kreme here also had this gimmick. If you are one of the 100 first customers to buy at a newly opened branch, you'll get a 1 year supply of Krispy Kreme donuts.

    Mon 2008/06/02 20:01:43 JST (ID #202960)
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  • billywest
    billywest in Tokyo (Registered on 2008/05/02)
    Mercenary
    http://www.sevententotokyo.com

    Since it seems like waiting in line is everyone's favorite pasttime here, I can see the popularity.

    I'll take MisDo, though.

    Mon 2008/06/02 20:17:45 JST (ID #202970)
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  • -XYZPDQ
    -XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States (Registered on 2007/01/01)
    Student Engineer
    http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/

    OMFG Krisy Kremes.... FREE??? *licks lips*

    Tue 2008/06/03 02:38:50 JST (ID #203215)
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    • Maryweather
      Maryweather in Sydney (Registered on 2008/05/22)
      Teacher, Artist, Writer
      http://eatdrinkmanotaku.blogspot.com/

      First time Krispy Kreme opened here - Lines like you would not believe.

      2 years later


      half of the store closed
      Noone goes to them

      and the once time I went they gave me two boxes of Doughuts because they could not sell them after X amount of time lol.

      Its a hype franchise imo.

      Tue 2008/06/03 04:29:43 JST (ID #203270)
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  • shinky
    shinky in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/04/15)
    Ronin
    http://roadblogg.blogspot.com

    We had Dunkin' Donut in our town 2 years ago, the only shop in town that specially serves doughnuts. But it was closed down. Not sure why...

    Wed 2008/06/04 05:07:29 JST (ID #204040)
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  • Aiko-chan
    Aiko-chan in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/04/13)
    Otaku-Lolikon-Student
    http://otaku-aiko.blogspot.com/

    i dun even think my area have this >_<

    Wed 2008/06/04 14:04:54 JST (ID #204397)
    reply to Aiko-chan's comment
  • friedchowfun9
    friedchowfun9 in Bay Area, CA (Registered on 2008/02/08)
    Food Monkey


    Good, but very sweet. Processed donuts at their best...different from hand made donuts in mom and pop stores.

    I went to a Krispy Kreme in Hong Kong, much of the same stuff as the ones here in America. Popular there too...had a line when I went and when I left the line was still there.

    Wed 2008/06/04 18:11:16 JST (ID #204536)
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  • e-imi
    e-imi in Canada (Registered on 2007/10/22)
    Student

    Ugh, Krispy Kremes are really gross. D:

    Tim Horton's donuts, now those are the best. :D

    Fri 2008/06/06 06:13:16 JST (ID #205740)
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  • Uradox
    Uradox in Nagoya / Perth (Registered on 2007/05/12)
    Procurement officer / Teacher
    http://www.traded.name

    Wow so many wanting Krispy kreme!.
    I always thought they were some of the worst donuts, the ones you buy in 7/11 ones being the worst.

    Maybe they have changed recently, I must try again.

    Fri 2008/06/06 19:04:32 JST (ID #206155)
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  • scum2k1
    scum2k1 in Irvine, CA (Registered on 2008/05/10)
    Professionally Unemployed

    Krispy Kreme has yet to invade our shores, however, i think the doughnut craze has ended here. No longer are there any lines outside misdo OR dunkin'. We are fickle eaters, yes we are =p

    Sat 2008/06/07 21:30:04 JST (ID #207095)
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  • Shaman
    Shaman in Singapore (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    Project Manager

    Wonder why no Krispy in Singapore...nearest one is in Indonesia...although you can see alot of home grown doughnut outlets here....

    Tue 2008/07/01 18:11:26 JST (ID #227254)
    reply to Shaman's comment
  • yam_roll
    yam_roll in vancouver, canada (Registered on 2008/04/21)
    motion capture editor

    oh krispy kreme making people fatter one doughnut at a time.
    i remember the huge line ups we had when they first opened in BC...now i don't see many people go there...maybe because its out in the middle of nowhere. not worth the drive when the tim hortons is a hop and skip away.

    Sat 2008/08/02 10:33:25 JST (ID #254568)
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  • Laevetein
    Laevetein in Philippines (Registered on 2009/01/07)
    iCafe Manager

    To me it doesn't matter what brand it is, as long as it has chocolate frosting.

    Sat 2009/01/10 10:14:40 JST (ID #442673)
    reply to Laevetein's comment
  • Compass
    Compass in California (Registered on 2009/04/11)

    "This just goes to show, my friends, that truth is stranger than fiction." ::winks::

    I want her dead.

    Wed 2009/05/06 04:52:50 JST (ID #592912)
    reply to Compass's comment
  • Huligan
    Huligan in Hungary (Registered on 2009/03/20)
    Student & Working

    Standing in line for 2 hours for doughnuts? One can make so much doughnut in 2 hours that it will be enough for a week! (Doughnuts rock btw.)

    Wed 2009/05/27 17:51:28 JST (ID #623201)
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  • Coolmikeol
    Coolmikeol in San Francisco, CA (Registered on 2009/02/22)
    College Student
    http://www.xanga.com/coolmikeolgx

    love them. I'm not sure if my nearest one still gives out free donuts when you walk in anymore.

    Thu 2009/05/28 20:01:48 JST (ID #624703)
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