Page 2 | Coffee Chain Tim Hortons in Canada does Harry Potter donuts and ppl lose their minds

KilkennyCats · 31/07/2026 16:08

dinodart · 31/07/2026 15:01

two spirit, it's an indigenous thing, though that said... indigenous tribes are all very distinct and not all have the concept, or use it the same way. like many things, it's use is contentious to some people.

we go insane with the acroynyms in canada, lol, even MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ was used at one point. (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two‑Spirit is the beginning)

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Missing and murdered women 🤯

Breadlegs · 31/07/2026 15:46

I've just been to florida and I can confirm that enough HP merchandise is bought every second to keep JK supporting women for centuries.

Iamnotalemming · 31/07/2026 15:41

It's "psycological harm". See also "safe spaces" which = "echo chamber where no-one will misgender anyone" and not "safety from risk of physical harm because, oh I don't know, it's been described as single sex but it's actually mixed space".

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dinodart · 31/07/2026 15:05

KilkennyCats · 31/07/2026 08:28

Who are these people, whose “safety” is compromised by a doughnut?
Whoever thinks this trans bollocks is not a mental illness is dead wrong.

they have been taught to be victims, and that everyone hates them. i'm sure that some of them literally think this is "harm".

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dinodart · 31/07/2026 15:01

hahabahbag · 31/07/2026 08:24

What is 2s? New one on me

two spirit, it's an indigenous thing, though that said... indigenous tribes are all very distinct and not all have the concept, or use it the same way. like many things, it's use is contentious to some people.

we go insane with the acroynyms in canada, lol, even MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ was used at one point. (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two‑Spirit is the beginning)

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GreyskySexRealistsky · 31/07/2026 10:12

Totally agree @HappilyHarriet. Thanks for posting that (from the Guardian, surprising!)

A certain sector of society hates how JKR is richy-rich-rich, made her money herself entirely through her own talent and ploughs a ton of it back into women's causes. Total financial independence = she must be a witch!

BirdLandedonmyHead · 31/07/2026 10:10

I know this all looks funny... but ut is very worrying that vulnerable teens/young adults are being told that confectionery is proof that they are "hated".

Lins77 · 31/07/2026 10:06

MrsOvertonsWindow · 30/07/2026 10:20

How did I miss this very funny thread? Still laughing at
"Choosing donuts over the safety of trans people is certainly a choice. What a terrible f---ing thing to do."

😂😂

Must be awful to be terrorised by doughnuts! Poor things 😢

Morepositivemum · 31/07/2026 08:43

I was wondering why it’s in feminism that someone made hp donuts!! Nothing is simple or innocent anymore (my kids would be thrilled to see hp donuts!)

MadisonAvenue · 31/07/2026 08:41

There’s a Tim Hortons in our town, will be feasting on HP donuts if they’re available in the UK.

KilkennyCats · 31/07/2026 08:28

Who are these people, whose “safety” is compromised by a doughnut?
Whoever thinks this trans bollocks is not a mental illness is dead wrong.

hahabahbag · 31/07/2026 08:24

What is 2s? New one on me

HappilyHarriet · 31/07/2026 08:21

KkkIt · 30/07/2026 11:40

The amount of histrionics and criticism towards JKR is completely out of proportion. Even if you don't agree with her agenda the way she uses her money to support it by a) setting up alternative services and b) funding legal action so principles can be transparently argued in court are the least objectional ways an enormously wealthy person can intervene - with complete respect for democracy and the rule of law.
Many of the people who object to her are still using products from the big corporations that do much more to influence public policy much less openly.

I recently read this in the Guardian and it made me think of of JKR. A historian has written a book about how financial independence made women vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft in 17th century. I’m sure that subconsciously a lot of the hate for JKR comes from the fact that she has achieved the ultimate financial independence - not through industry, but from her imagination.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/26/women-witchcraft-financial-independence

What makes a woman a witch? Financial independence

Women aren’t being burnt at the stake any more, but there is still risk and violence implicit in the label ‘witch’

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/26/women-witchcraft-financial-independence

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 31/07/2026 07:13

HoldMyWine · 30/07/2026 07:15

Fucking snowflakes, a doughnut of all things. They need to get a grip

Good idea for a follow up range.

anyolddinosaur · 31/07/2026 07:02

When Canadians see others losing their jobs over this it's hard to fight back. I dont know if there any Canadian politicians prepared to say its gone too far? Billboard Chris is Canadian so there is some opposition.

If I was Canadian I'd be buying a lot of the doughnuts - and I dont eat doughnuts!

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dinodart · 31/07/2026 01:59

MaIeficent · 30/07/2026 23:39

It's mainly women supporting the trans movement and driving all the woke bullshit though.

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This is not true... i know many men in real life on board with this. but also hear stories of how many gay men push this ideology and we see men in charge of institutions and organizations pushing it, or in charge of countries: previously Joe Biden in America, the prime ministers and party leaders who pushed it in Canada. You can find an endless amount of men pushing this and many women pushing back against. It is true that women's empathy has been weaponized, but it's hardly mainly women, and men in power have rammed it in.

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MaIeficent · 30/07/2026 23:39

DrBlackbird · 30/07/2026 23:33

For me, this is an example of what happens when a country gives into male demands. The focus of the transgression becomes smaller and smaller to the most inconsequential of actions and events. Where we find ourselves in the ridiculousness of a HP themed donut being the literal death for some.

This example highlights how the event doesn’t matters to TRAs. What do they care about donuts?! The driving motivation for activists lies in the ability to control. Being able to force others to acquiesce explains how the current status quo will never be enough.

The power of being able to control others must be quite intoxicating and they’ll forever be on the lookout to be outraged or offended in order to continue to make demands to force others, primarily women, but also organisations, govts and firms, to bend to their will.

And we must admit, they’ve achieved a lot of power so far.

It's mainly women supporting the trans movement and driving all the woke bullshit though.

MaIeficent · 30/07/2026 23:37

Maybe they should do a Harriet Potter version too to keep the freaks happy.

DrBlackbird · 30/07/2026 23:33

For me, this is an example of what happens when a country gives into male demands. The focus of the transgression becomes smaller and smaller to the most inconsequential of actions and events. Where we find ourselves in the ridiculousness of a HP themed donut being the literal death for some.

This example highlights how the event doesn’t matters to TRAs. What do they care about donuts?! The driving motivation for activists lies in the ability to control. Being able to force others to acquiesce explains how the current status quo will never be enough.

The power of being able to control others must be quite intoxicating and they’ll forever be on the lookout to be outraged or offended in order to continue to make demands to force others, primarily women, but also organisations, govts and firms, to bend to their will.

And we must admit, they’ve achieved a lot of power so far.

Ablushingcrow · 30/07/2026 18:42

borntobequiet · 30/07/2026 07:32

A representative for Rowling's PR team said they would not be commenting.

Excellent response, because what can one say about such nonsense? And WTF is 2SLGBTQ+? Oh I suppose 2S is two spirit.

Or too stupid.

BirdLandedonmyHead · 30/07/2026 16:45

Hotel785634 · 30/07/2026 16:24

Might not have been because of the trans issue - probably wasn’t. There are places that are actual filming locations for the Harry Potter films that can’t advertise themselves as such - Warner Bros are very strict on copyright and have very expensive lawyers on tap who write nasty letters. If you see a venue advertising itself as “magic/myth” and not using the HP title, it’s almost certainly fear of being sued for copyright violation rather than some cross comments on social media from TRAs.

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It was the signs condemning JKR with the Mermaids donations, not just the theme.

SirChenjins · 30/07/2026 16:27

Thanks for the heads up OP - I'll pay our local TH a visit and stock up 😃

Hotel785634 · 30/07/2026 16:24

BirdLandedonmyHead · 30/07/2026 09:23

When in Edinburgh las year, we ended up in a bar/cafe/escape room that was just scraping along the "its magic/myth themed, not HP" boundary, while practically falling over themselves to say "we donate to Mermaids" for certain products.

They just looked like twats... they were benefiting from HP, obvioulsly loved it but didnt want to admit it.

Might not have been because of the trans issue - probably wasn’t. There are places that are actual filming locations for the Harry Potter films that can’t advertise themselves as such - Warner Bros are very strict on copyright and have very expensive lawyers on tap who write nasty letters. If you see a venue advertising itself as “magic/myth” and not using the HP title, it’s almost certainly fear of being sued for copyright violation rather than some cross comments on social media from TRAs.

RedToothBrush · 30/07/2026 15:58

MoistVonL · 30/07/2026 15:55

Given that saying "but you haven't changed sex" apparently "erases trans people's existence", they appear to think we're actually Voldemort.

"Transwomen are men = Avada Kedavra"

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Given I've seen serious discussions on MN about Ron's background and upbringing...

So yes we are all real life Voldemort because you say we are and you can't prove differently, is definitely a special kind of 'logical' process.

MoistVonL · 30/07/2026 15:55

RedToothBrush · 30/07/2026 15:44

I have to say the logic is on a par with

"Every time you eat a Tim Horton's doughnut, a transperson dies".

As if transpeople are bloody Tinkerbell.

Given that saying "but you haven't changed sex" apparently "erases trans people's existence", they appear to think we're actually Voldemort.

"Transwomen are men = Avada Kedavra"