Look: Cops Have Fun as They Mourn the Mass Loss of Krispy Kreme Donuts
Cops and donuts. The pairing is an iconic part of American pop culture.
Some Kentucky police officers recently showed their humorous side when something sad happened to a cargo Krispy Kreme donuts.
The incident took place on New Year’s Eve when the driver of a Krispy Kreme donut truck noticed his vehicle was smoking and called 911 from the road, according to Fox News.
The driver was able to escape unharmed, but a fire that engulfed the truck took out the treats. And the Lexington, Kentucky, cops felt the loss.
No words. 😭 pic.twitter.com/eRzvxztVlG
— Lexington Police (@lexkypolice) December 31, 2018
The reaction made headlines all over.
Officers ‘mourn’ loss of Krispy Kreme doughnuts https://t.co/dter8AlaQZ pic.twitter.com/2xZUGhtST2
— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) January 2, 2019
Cops from overseas saw the officers’ tweet and joined in on the joking and pun fun. Some of our friends across the pond were quick to send their condolences and support:
We feel your loss. We donut know what else to say. 🍩😰🍩
— UK Police (@UKPolice) January 1, 2019
A truly awful day – our thoughts are with all of our brothers and sisters in the US at this terrible time. 😢
— Leicestershire Police ARV (@LeicsPoliceARV) January 1, 2019
The UK sends it’s sympathies.
We are so sorry. I’m arranging the sending out of donut parcels to you in this time of trauma. We are with you guys. We are soooooo (extra emphasis) sorry.— Sgt Harry Tangye (@DC_ARVSgt) January 1, 2019
Police from around the United States also showed off their sympathetic side, chiming in with support. Some used GIFs that summed up their reaction to the news quite well.
— Southport Police (@SouthportPD) December 31, 2018
In this line of work, some things can’t be unseen. 😱🍩😫😪
My thoughts are with @lexkypolice officers in this time of tragedy. 😆🤣— Officer Morton (@OfficerMorton) December 31, 2018
— Oxford Police Dept (@OxfordPolice) December 31, 2018
All the feels 😭 pic.twitter.com/e6fVII1zm0
— Pittsburg Police, CA (@PittsburgPD) January 1, 2019
One police department sent two tweets in response. One had thoughts and prayers in it for the loss the Kentucky cops faced.
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Your brothers and sisters in Massachusetts are here for you during these tough times.
— Stoughton Police (@StoughtonPD) January 1, 2019
T’s & P’s for sure
— Stoughton Police (@StoughtonPD) January 1, 2019
Some big city police squads submitted their words of support, too. Their messages were short and sweet. No pun intended.
So tragic, we feel your pain.
😢😢🍩🍩🍩😢— NYPD 9th Precinct (@NYPD9Pct) January 1, 2019
Condolences from Chicago 🍩
— Chicago PD 14th Dist (@ChicagoCAPS14) January 1, 2019
Even the public joined in on the fun, sending their puns and condolences to the Kentucky officers.
The Twitter thread was almost entirely filled with fun and joking, something not always seen on social media.
Maybe that is due to the cops showing their lighter side.
Perhaps their playfulness was contagious and helped put something fun and light on what can too often be a brutal line of work.
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