Karp tweeted that further investigation of the contents of cereal box unveiled other freight objects, including some string and pieces of cereal with black dots baked into them. So they want me to send them the shrimp tails for a “closer look.” These are obviously shrimp tails, so I will be keeping one as evidence, as I now feel like Sandra Bullock in The Net. I wasn’t all that mad until you now tried to gaslight me? /rSLE60pvoy Ok, we’ll after further investigation with my eyes, these are cinnamon coated SHRIMP TAILS, you weirdos. The claim forced Karp to offer more photographic evidence of the revolting surprise he had discovered in his box of cereal-and made him angry enough to start a campaign to prove his claims. We assure you that there's no possibility of cross contamination with shrimp. Then the brand’s social media team made its big mistake:Īfter further investigation with our team that closely examined the image, it appears to be an accumulation of the cinnamon sugar that sometimes can occur when ingredients aren't thoroughly blended. Fair warning, I look different since eating your cereal today. GUYS – I am not sure I’m ready for another box!!! Jensen Karp, a comedian with some 99,000 followers on Twitter, was backed up by others online, including actor Seth Rogen, and his story quickly became an international sensation with Twitter users sharing their disgust.Ĭinnamon Toast Crunch tried to deploy a crisis response strategy that wasn’t prepared to handle Karp’s lucid, engaging social media storytelling. Ummmm – why are there shrimp tails in my cereal? (This is not a bit) /tTjiAdrnVp There’s something fishy going on with Cinnamon Toast Crunch.Īt least, that’s the takeaway of one consumer who purchased a box of the beloved cereal from his local California Costco, only to discover a couple of sugar-encrusted shrimp tails in his box.Īnd he had already eaten a bowl before discovering the secret ingredients. Since the podcaster’s posts went viral, a number of women have come forward on Twitter and alleged that he has been emotionally abusive and manipulative, in the workplace and in relationships.Editor’s note: This article is a re-run as part of our countdown of top stories from the past year. He’s accused of being ‘manipulative’ and ‘narcissistic’ Photo by Neilson Barnard / Getty Images for Hallmark ChannelĪccording to Vulture, Karp also used to be a “staple” on an Earwolf podcast called Pistol Shrimps Radio, which followed the 2015 season of an all-female basketball team named The Pistol Shrimps. Danielle Fishel and Jensen Karp pose for a portrait in the Getty Images and People Magazine Portrait Studio at Hallmark Channel and American Humanes 2019 Hero Dog Awards on October 5, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California. Alongside Fishel, Karp “dissects” the Cameo website - where everyday people can hire actors, athletes, artists and more, to create personalized video messages, for a price - in his podcast Talk Ain’t Cheap. The 41-year-old now makes a living as a comedian, writer and podcast host. Article content Karp appeared on a podcast called … Pistol Shrimps Radio This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The two have a 21-month-old son Adler, and live in Los Angeles. Or, as she’s best known as, Topanga Lawrence from Boy Meets World. Perhaps the weirdest bit of information that emerged following Karp’s tweets, was that he is married to actress Danielle Fishel. Woman who used Gorilla Glue as hairspray gets first removal treatment from L.A.Man finds shrimp tails in his Cinnamon Toast Crunch, but the company says it's just sugar.So, who exactly is the shrimp tails guy and why is he suddenly controversial? Recommended from Editorial But, like all things on the internet, the story is much weirder, and potentially darker, than it initially seemed.Īfter allegations of workplace toxicity and emotional abuse from his ex-girlfriends surfaced, Karp’s twitter account suddenly went silent. The saga quickly went viral and Karp gained over 100,000 followers on Twitter, according to social media tracking site Social Blade. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
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