Are you kidding me? There is no controversy here. It is a play on words and nothing else. I bought it. It was delicious. Nothing was misleading. I don't expect Mollly Moon's philanthropy or political donations to be tied to the names of her ice creams.
How about a "Constant Whinger" flavor - maybe tofu laced with bongwater, road gravel and cat poop?
I know, I know, it's against the law to sell ice cream with cat p[oop in it . . . just like it's against the law for a corporation like Ms. Moon's to contribute to a federal campaign.
I suppose they could toss a scoop of sprinkles to one of the superPACs. Do you want them skimming your ice cream money to feed the superPAC ecosystem? Well, do you?
Next you'll be telling me the proceeds from all those Monte Cristos I've ordered don't help get that poor merchant sailor back on his feet after paying his debt to society.
I think Molly already did more for Barack when she testified, repeatedly, at length, in favor of Obamacare and its effect on small businesses, than any amount of sticky coins and dollar bills could do.
The beauty of having no profit is that this story could easily be rewritten as "Molly Moon donates 100% (with 10,000,000% matching) of proceeds to Obama with sales of Baracky Road, also to Romney, and to Ron Paul for good measure"
I first tried that flavor a few months ago, and it never occurred to me that the proceeds would go to the Democrats. It was pretty tasty, although I'm not a fan of nuts in ice cream.
I'm just disappointed that this wasn't part of an ice cream poll to see whether people liked the Obama or Romney flavor more. Maybe it was too hard to come up with a bland, uber-profitable, flavor-changing ice cream?
That said, I'm sad that I cannot eat Baracky Road as I am allergic to hazelnuts. Buh.
@16 Fnarf is right. Molly Moon has a history of community and progressive activism, and has fought for, among other issues, paid sick days and health care. She a GOOD citizen. So, yeah, pick a better target.
I generally like your writing Paul, but you really stepped in this one. There is no special reason for MM to do anything more than they already have...
This is a really useless article. "Local business lady makes ice cream, courageous journalist has the heart to remind everyone that non-profitable things aren't worth the time of said business lady who specifically said this wasn't about money"
Pro-tip unless someone specifically says at the point of you giving them money that the money is going anywhere but the materials you bought and the labor you used then you probably don't deserve to capitalism.
It certainly lends an air of confusion to have her do this while surrounded by other businesses (Cupcake Royale, for one) who put out their special flavors with a purpose.
Writers at The Stranger have a nasty tendency to rip holes in local businesses for their small perceived faults. Demonize a local business that's already extremely active in the community for not donating money to a campaign? I don't really understand what this post is trying to get at, but if it's a joke, the humor has missed it's mark.
I know, I know, it's against the law to sell ice cream with cat p[oop in it . . . just like it's against the law for a corporation like Ms. Moon's to contribute to a federal campaign.
I suppose they could toss a scoop of sprinkles to one of the superPACs. Do you want them skimming your ice cream money to feed the superPAC ecosystem? Well, do you?
Now where's my "I Voted!" sticker?
You snooze, you lossszzzzzzzzz ... ooh, sugar overdose.
That said, I'm sad that I cannot eat Baracky Road as I am allergic to hazelnuts. Buh.
It seems their giving is more local than political.
In my all time top ten... sometimes my top five too, depending on my mood.
Pro-tip unless someone specifically says at the point of you giving them money that the money is going anywhere but the materials you bought and the labor you used then you probably don't deserve to capitalism.
#29 and it could be money green!