I feel very fondly toward Krispy Kreme because I don't think I've ever paid for one. When they (and I) were in NYC, I walked by a couple of times when the HOT DONUTS sign was one, tried to buy one, and they just gave it to me for free!

Shir, our news is saying Netanyahu's party wins the most seats in Israel's election but falls far short of a majority per exit polls. So, same old same old?

Per exit polls: 5th election round is a year or less away. Let's see what the results will be tomorrow.

I miss having a stable government.

Edit with explanation: It was always clear that the Likud will win majority of votes, but what is always unclear is whether Netanyahu will be able to form a coalition. The winner of the election (the party who gets majority of votes) gets to try and form a coalition. If they can't do so, the President can give this mandate to another member of parliament who is likely to succeed. In the past three election rounds, Netanyahu failed to form a stable government and coalition. So, not too optimistic here.

{{Shir}} Yes, there is a lot to be said for stability.

Good luck, Shir!!

I like Krispy Kreme but only if it's hot!

Timelies all!

Happy Birthday Volans!

Krispy Kreme donuts were the only ones I ever ate growing up, so they're my template for what the taste and texture of donuts are supposed to be. I eventually adjusted to the heavier, denser mouthfeel of a traditional donut and now like both kinds equally, but the first time I had one (in college!) I literally thought it was defective somehow, or at least a poor quality donut, and I couldn't understand why everyone else at the coffee hour seemed so pleased with the refreshments.

See also Freshman!Susan's shock at going to something listed on the freshman orientation calendar as a barbecue and being fed hamburgers and hotdogs.

See also Freshman!Susan's shock at going to something listed on the freshman orientation calendar as a barbecue and being fed hamburgers and hotdogs.

You were raised in Alabama, right? Yikes, that would be a shocker (and rather large disappointment, I imagine).

Guess I'm the outlier. I didn't taste Krispy Kreme until I was an adult and I thought it was the best glazed donut I'd ever had (I mean, still just a glazed donut, not the world-shattering thing some people acted like we were getting when they first came to San Diego [see also Chick-Fil-A, though I do think Sonic was partially worth the hype]). We just got our first Dunkin and I was seriously disappointed by their wares.

Thanks for the bday wishes! I am wearing stuff from Chico's rather than Hot Topic, which means I am an old.

The Krispy Kreme factory (I mean I guess bakery? But large) is not far from me. I don't know if this is still true, but you used to be able to stop in after midnight and get a fresh doughnut and those were the best thing ever! Once they've cooled, I'm very meh on them.

All national chain donuts kinda suck most of the time, but Krispy Kreme plain, served hot, are as close as you can get to good. Nothing Dunkin makes is as good, nor Tim Hortons. And that's pretty much it for full national chains, right? If Tim Hortons even counts.

Not that I'll turn down a donut from anywhere - shove all the fat and sugar in my mouth I don't care - but I like the Krispies. I'll even buy them from a grocery store, and as long as you microwave them for 8 seconds before eating, still quite yum.

[link] Shipley Do-Nuts is my favorite chain donut overall, but they are both regional (Southeast) and smaller.