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Ryan Gosling's Pop Tart Shoutout Sparks Bakery Frenzy
25 Mar
Summary
- Actor Ryan Gosling mentioned a bakery's pop tarts on national TV.
- The unexpected endorsement resulted in thousands of customer requests.
- The small business is working to fulfill a surge in national demand.
A simple mention on national television has sent shockwaves of demand to a beloved bakery. Actor Ryan Gosling, while promoting his film "Project Hail Mary" on Late Night With Seth Meyers on March 18, gave an unexpected shoutout to The Cake Shop in Tallahassee, Florida.
Gosling revealed that pop tarts from the bakery, sent to him by his sister's friend who works on Saturday Night Live, fueled him during his hosting duties. He specifically recommended the strawberry-flavored pop tarts, prompting an immediate and overwhelming response.
The bakery's owner, Linda Richards, was astonished by the surge, reporting "thousands of requests" immediately after the broadcast. On one particularly busy day, over 100 pop tarts were sold, with orders pouring in from across the country.
Richards, who has owned the Florida-based establishment for over 25 years, is now urging customers for patience as her small business navigates this unprecedented demand. The bakery is known for a wide array of treats, including cakes, eclairs, and numerous cupcake flavors, in addition to their now-famous pop tarts.
