# Dunkin' Donuts changing to just Dunkin' (yes, with the apostrophe) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 25, 2018, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911 "2018-09-25T21:04:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2018, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/21 "2018-09-26T16:44:05Z")
> [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](#): > > It’s the great IHOB debacle all over again! > > No, just kidding. It will probably stick. KFC never went back to their full name. That’s the first thing I thought of. But KFC couldn’t go back Those GMO creatures with 4 wings couldn’t be called chickens anymore. Dennis ---
**Author:** ![Balthisar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/balthisar/32/2825_2.png) [@Balthisar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balthisar)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/22 "2018-09-26T17:01:10Z")
I’m finally going to be an old coot and say “the local places are better.” Tim’s has lost its lust for me. They do have the best breakfast sandwiches (for fast food), and great simple, black coffee (that’s how I take it). But their _raison d etre_ – doughnuts – suck these days. They’re grocery store doughnuts, and nothing more. Dunkin’ Donuts has recently started doing the same as Tim’s, i.e., not making doughnuts any more. Crispy Kreme at least makes their own doughnut , but literally every, single doughnut that they make is glazed with their sickeningly sweet glaze. Want a ganache topping? Sure, but only on a glazed doughnut. I can’t stand them. There are still a few great local shops around, and without a doubt, they make the best doughnuts. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/23 "2018-09-26T17:14:57Z")
I like Dunkin’ Donuts marginally better than the local competitor in my area, a local chain called Quality Dairy (or QD as we call it). The only ones around here are part of a gas station. They’re the only ones who make my favorite, coconut donuts. Sometimes I find the DD donuts to be a wee bit old when I get them, not bad but definitely not fresh, either. Our local Krispy Kreme only lasted a few years before they went belly up, I never saw the appeal. ---
**Author:** ![AskNott](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asknott/32/5790_2.png) [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2018, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/24 "2018-09-26T18:59:16Z")
I think I read somewhere about McDonalds or Starbucks or somebody, who removed the apostrophe from the logo to do business in a country that didn’t use apostrophes. Boy, that was vague and fuzzy, but it’s about all I remember from the story. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/malleus_incus_stapes/32/3293_2.png) [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/25 "2018-09-26T20:09:28Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > But now, holy cow: first they stopped making crullers, now they’re taking donuts off the name. Wait, when did they stop making crullers? (I haven’t been to Dunkin’ Donuts– sorry, _Dunkin’_– in a while, but when I do go, French crullers are my favorite). ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Melbourne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5e925/32.png) [@Melbourne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melbourne)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/26 "2018-09-27T10:01:53Z")
I love to have a beer with Duncan Oh I love to have a beer with Dunc. We drink in moderation And we never ever ever get rollin’ drunk We drink at the Town and Country Where the atmosphere is great I love to have a beer with Duncan 'Cause Duncan’s me mate Slim Dusty: [Slim Dusty - Duncan - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOML9zwoZn0) and, in response, Duncan’s: www.duncans.com.au ---
**Author:** ![Balthisar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/balthisar/32/2825_2.png) [@Balthisar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balthisar)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/27 "2018-09-27T11:17:25Z")
> [@AskNott](#): > > I think I read somewhere about McDonalds or Starbucks or somebody, who removed the apostrophe from the logo to do business in a country that didn’t use apostrophes. Boy, that was vague and fuzzy, but it’s about all I remember from the story. Sorry. Probably Tim’s, err, I mean “Tim Hortons,” which has no apostrophe because of the lack of that possessive form in French. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/28 "2018-09-27T11:30:41Z")
> [@AskNott](#): > > I think I read somewhere about McDonalds or Starbucks or somebody, who removed the apostrophe from the logo to do business in a country that didn’t use apostrophes. Boy, that was vague and fuzzy, but it’s about all I remember from the story. Sorry. McDonald’s still has an apostrophe ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/29 "2018-09-27T12:49:12Z")
Making Duncan Doughnuts now just look like a weirdo. \*_I made that up. I have no idea if anybody changed their name to Duncan Doughnuts_ ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/30 "2018-09-27T13:12:32Z")
Maybe this will be the chance for Spudnuts to break into the doughnut big time. ---
**Author:** ![DummyGladHands](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/49beb7/32.png) [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/31 "2018-09-27T15:35:10Z")
Everyone I know just calls it Dunks. ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/32 "2018-09-27T20:08:07Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > It makes sense to me. They put no effort into their doughnuts, which are barely better than grocery store doughnuts. Krispy Kreme is far better, and even better than that are the other places that make fresh doughnuts all day—like Duck Donuts, Sugar Shack, Astro Doughnuts, etc. Agreed. Last couple of times I’ve had a DD doughnut, they’ve been doughy, heavy messes that taste like they were fried in week-old grease. If I’m going to spend the calories, I’ll go to Krispy Kreme or one of the two or three artisan bakeries near my house. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/33 "2018-09-27T21:36:17Z")
> [@AskNott](#): > > I think I read somewhere about McDonalds or Starbucks or somebody, who removed the apostrophe from the logo to do business in a country that didn’t use apostrophes. Boy, that was vague and fuzzy, but it’s about all I remember from the story. Sorry. Pringles recently dropped their apostrophe. ---
**Author:** ![InsomniaMama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ad7895/32.png) [@InsomniaMama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InsomniaMama)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/34 "2018-09-27T23:40:41Z")
Anecdote time. In 1991, I moved to Minneapolis. As a good Chicago area girl, I occasionally wanted a donut. Despite driving all around town, there were no donut stores to be found. There was one closed place that apparently had been a movie scene location, but it was fake. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/35 "2018-09-27T23:46:31Z")
> [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](#): > > Pringles recently dropped their apostrophe. I don’t think that’s accurate. Do you have a cite? ---
**Author:** ![x-ray\_vision](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/x-ray_vision/32/351_2.png) [@x-ray\_vision](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x-ray_vision)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/36 "2018-09-28T00:03:02Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > I don’t think that’s accurate. Do you have a cite? > **[Why did Pringle's drop the apostrophe??](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=746338)** > > I guess the title says it all. I mean, going from possessive to plural completely changes the meaning. What gives? > **[Pringles](https://logos.fandom.com/wiki/Pringles)** > > Until 1988, Pringles was spelt with an apostrophe before the "s". The mascot Mr. Pringle was designed in 1967, with this logo design. In 1986, Mr. Pringle's face became rounder, his eyes were more apparent and his mustache was slightly changed. Minor... I feel so much younger now knowing 1986 is recent. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-changing-to-just-dunkin-yes-with-the-apostrophe/821911/37 "2018-09-28T00:49:35Z")
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