We spoke to sources close to the shop, and they claim that the real reason for the scandal was not the subpar donuts, but rather the shop's new "Donut-ifying" process, which involved dipping the donuts in a vat of hot glue. "It was a game-changer," said one employee. "People loved it, but it was just too much."
But don't just take our word for it. We've got evidence:
As you can see, the donut in question was clearly covered in a suspiciously thick layer of glue.
Stay tuned for more updates on Donut-Gate as this story continues to unfold.