On Nationwide Donut Day, watch a raccoon run on Dunkin’

It’s Nationwide Donut Day — as if we wanted a day to be reminded of the existence of doughnuts. And to mark the event, it appears solely acceptable to spend a second with a social media sensation who could be clever to lock up a multi-year endorsement contract with Dunkin’ whereas the getting is nice. Sure, we’re speaking concerning the now-famous doughnut-eating raccoon from Florida.

Captured on video final month by one Samantha Jane Guptill at an Orange Metropolis, Florida, franchise of the Massachusetts-based espresso and doughnut store, the viral TikTok video — 22.7 million views on that platform alone, and counting — incorporates a very well mannered procyon lotor approaching a Dunkin’ drive-thru window.

“He desires some Dunkin’ doughnuts,” Guptill declares because the raccoon crosses in entrance of her automobile. “Do it! Throw him the doughnut!”

@samguptuppy #Raccoon at #Dunkin ♬ authentic sound – Samantha Jane Guptil

As a substitute, although, the Dunkin’ clerk merely extends what seems to be a vanilla frosted out the window, and the raccoon accepts it gently with each arms, with all of the precision and dexterity of Rocket Raccoon grabbing a vibranium arm.

If you’re a standard human and watching that has made you crave a doughnut of your personal, by no means concern: Most Dunkin’ areas are providing a free traditional doughnut of your selection Friday with the acquisition of any beverage (whereas provides final). Or verify together with your favourite native doughnut joint for any particular provides they may have.

When you have a raccoon, although, you need to most likely depart it at dwelling.