Donuts aren’t just beloved by commoners like us here at Hatfield. It turns out that the high and mighty also like a bit of fried pastry now and then. Here are a few examples of how donuts touch famous lives.
In addition to his hundreds of other patents, Thomas Edison invented a mechanized process for forming and cooking donuts. Broadly similar to the method employed by Krispy Kreme today, Edison’s machine was capable of producing up to 500 donuts per hour and required 4 people to operate.
Famous footballer and underwear model David Beckham has admitted to a weakness for an occasional donut (or doughnut, since he’s an Englishman). “After a game, Victoria and I might stop off at my favorite shop, Mike’s Famous Donuts in L.A. for a quick bite. It’s become kind of a tradition after I score a goal.”
President Calvin “Silent Cal” Coolidge enjoyed donuts so much that he requested that the White House baker provide donuts for every cabinet meeting. Presumably, having a mouthful of donut gave him an excuse not to talk.
When you’re famous, I’ll write about how you used to come to Wednesday donuts at Hatfield and mingle with the little people (assuming you come to donuts).
-MLJ
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