‘This Is Offensive!’ CNN’s Boris Sanchez Reacts to Companies Rolling Out Pumpkin Spice Way Too Early
CNN anchor Boris Sanchez stood up for all that is right and true when he issued a stern condemnation of corporations rolling out summer debuts of pumpkin-spiced products.
As Tuesday’s episode of CNN News Central was wrapping up, Sanchez’s co-anchor Jessica Dean brought up a topic that she said was “going to spark some serious debate” — Krispy Kreme’s marketing strategy to roll out its pumpkin spice lineup earlier than ever.
“Pull out that cardigan, grab a cozy blanket, light a candle — apparently it’s officially fall!” said Dean.
“No, no it’s not,” replied truth-teller Sanchez.
Krispy Kreme had brought back its pumpkin spice donuts and lattes as of Monday, reported Dean, “much earlier than usual.”
IHOP was joining the disturbing trend as well, Sanchez noted, with pumpkin spice pancakes and coffees, although the restaurant chain at least had the decency to wait until September 1.
According to Dean, Americans spend half a billion dollars on pumpkin spice products every year.
Never mind that the infamous Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte didn’t even have any pumpkin in it when it originally launched in 2002. It was only added in 2015 to “appease those who wanted to see real pumpkin on the list of ingredients,” and the amount of actual pumpkin is “so miniscule” that it has no appreciable effect on the drink’s nutritional value.
“They love their pumpkin spice, but this is offensive!” declared Sanchez. “Summer isn’t over! It’s not over.”
The two anchors concluded by agreeing that it was best to savor summer and not rush into fall, because then it would be winter.
“Nobody likes that,” said Sanchez.
“Winter is coming!” said Dean, referencing Game of Thrones with a laugh.
The first day of fall is not until September 22, 2024.
Watch the clip above via CNN.
