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How a stale A$17.50 cookie sparked a social media storm

Discover how a disappointing Crumbl Cookie experience ignited a social media firestorm and sparked debates about quality, pricing, and customer expectations in the dessert industry.

MD.SHEHAB SARKER
10 min readOct 13, 2024
A crumbl cookie with a slightly hardened, cracked surface, placed on a rustic wooden table. The cookie should be oversized and topped with colorful sprinkles, with a light dusting of flour around it, and a warm, inviting glow illuminating its chocolate chip pieces. In the background, hints of blurred social media icons create an abstract atmosphere of online buzz.

Australians were shocked when they paid A$17.50 ($12, £9) for a Crumbl Cookie at Bondi Beach, Sydney. The beach is famous for its stunning views and is a popular spot for new brands. So, when a Crumbl Cookie pop-up was announced on TikTok, many were excited.

Crumbl Cookie is known for its gourmet, oversized treats. Fans from all over were eager to try them, even at a high price. But, what happened next caused a big stir on social media, damaging Crumbl’s reputation.

Key Takeaways

  • Crumbl Cookie, a popular US-based bakery chain, launched a pop-up event in Bondi Beach, Sydney.
  • Consumers paid a staggering A$17.50 ($12, £9) for a single Crumbl Cookie at the event.
  • The high price tag and perceived stale quality of the cookies sparked outrage on social media.
  • The Bondi Beach pop-up event was not affiliated with the official Crumbl Cookie brand.
  • The incident highlighted the…

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MD.SHEHAB SARKER
MD.SHEHAB SARKER

Written by MD.SHEHAB SARKER

Story Writer.Creative Thinker,Affiliate Marketer and Graphic Designer

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