Meet the King of the Cult of Dunkin’ Donuts

Coffee Wonka

The taste of your Dunkin’ Donuts addiction is affected by everything from climate change to a guy with a white beard trying to stop it from tasting like Starbucks.

Published May 17 2015 12:01AM EDT

articles/2015/05/17/meet-the-king-of-the-cult-of-dunkin-donuts/150425-joiner-dunkin-donuts-tease_kzff6n — James Joiner/The Daily Beast

Here’s the thing. I’m from Massachusetts. I know that Dunkin’ Donuts is bad for you.

I get that throwing back a saturated fat soaked heart punch of pastry and chasing it with a Styrofoam-ensconced heavy cream and sugar caffeine calorie grenade isn’t good for you.

James Joiner

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.

Meet the King of the Cult of Dunkin’ Donuts

The taste of your Dunkin’ Donuts addiction is affected by everything from climate change to a guy with a white beard trying to stop it from tasting like Starbucks.

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article.

Monthly Plan

$1 Trial

Yearly Plan

$35 Year One

Ad Free Plan

$100 per year

James Joiner