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WASHINGTON — A new dessert from &Pizza called “Marion Berry Knots” is stirring backlash over what some say is an inappropriate reference to the late D.C. Mayor Marion Barry.
The dessert, featuring doughy knots stuffed with marionberries has caught attention not only for its flavors but for its tagline: “The Marion Berry Knots have enough powdered sugar to have customers “bumping elbows to order — and even force the DEA to look twice.”
This reference has sparked outrage, as it appears to make light of Barry’s 1990 drug arrest. Some feel the campaign disrespects the memory of the former three-term mayor, who passed away in 2014.
“I’m a transplant from Kentucky, but I’ve been here long enough to appreciate lots of things Mayor Barry has done for this city,” says DC resident Fana Chisolm.
“That’s just ridiculous, man, it’s just preposterous that they would….who brought that up?” asks DC resident Kermit Williams.
Some customers on social media expressed frustration.
“I’m appalled by &Pizza’s disrespectful #Knotscampaign. Trivializing the legacy of a man who dedicated his life to D.C. is unacceptable. Even more disappointing are the ‘residents’ who thought this was appropriate. We should honor our leaders, not disrespect them for profit,” X user Monica T. Ray wrote.
Kesha Jackson simply called the campaign “disrespectful.”
“Thinking this is funny or witty is shameful. Have some respect and awareness,” Allante Keels added.
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