Offensive or not? Breaking Cupcakes.

Bankman1989

The article: http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2013/09/16/breaking_bad_cupcakes_glasgow_s_evening_times_takes_the_right_approach_to.html

Basically, people are making cupcakes decorated to look like they're covered in the trademark blue meth, inspired by Breaking Bad. Does anyone think this is offensive? I don't find it any more offensive than the show. In fact, a lot of people don't. But there are like five people who do. Below is an example (since this article couldn't even be bothered to find an image). If anything, they'll probably just be difficult to chew since they're covered with rock candy. That's the real disappointment here.

The sad part is I didn't realize meth was blue til I saw this cupcake..lol

pastryari

I am a cupcake baker and I love these! Wondering where I can find rock candy around here though...

Make it yourself! It's just cooked sugar!

violetartfolks

offensive at a kids party, yes. in general, just really tasteless.

pastryari

I'm just offended by cupcakes in general.


The fad has gotten way out of control here. It's ridiculous.

Breaking Bad cupcakes, however, I could make an exception for...

I'm bracing myself for the Cronut Crusades. We're a little slow to catch on here but when we do it completely sweeps the entire nation doesn't it?!

I wish we had cronuts here. :grumble:

But technically, I could just make them myself but I want a Dominique Ansel cronut, damn it.

Mutant13

The only way I would find this offensive would be if I had a family member or friend who had a meth problem. But since I don't, bring 'em on.

That would kind of just make it funnier

skullshank

offensive at a kids party, yes. in general, just really tasteless.

MamaCatO

People are offended by entirely too much these days. I'm a recovering meth addict and I don't find them offensive in least. besides they look pretty. For anyone who hasn't seen Breaking Bad, they're just pretty blue cupcakes.

SoDamnHungry

I WANT.

I want Jesse to smash one on his face so I can lick it off.

Those things are sharp! Smash gently!

itsjustdawn

I'm more offended by these "cocaine" covered doughnuts

Almost spit out my drink. Thank you for this!

spud_chick

I am a cupcake baker and I love these! Wondering where I can find rock candy around here though...

Make it yourself! It's just cooked sugar!

Right, you just need a good apron and some goggles and...

Actually I wondered if it was some kind of jelled topping since the rock candy would seem to be a bit much. Like chunks of some pectin-y substance? Chunks of blue Jello?

brownbird24

I only find this offensive because I can't have either cupcakes or meth!

itsjustdawn

offensive at a kids party, yes. in general, just really tasteless.

Nah, not tasteless. I am sure they are TASTY!

smithed812

10/10 would eat

da_bears10089

I'm more offended by these "cocaine" covered doughnuts

*Snort* That means 2 things :P

brownbird24

I was just thinking that would be a "funny" 10th birthday theme party.

itsjustdawn

I am a cupcake baker and I love these! Wondering where I can find rock candy around here though...

Make it yourself! It's just cooked sugar!

Right, you just need a good apron and some goggles and...

Actually I wondered if it was some kind of jelled topping since the rock candy would seem to be a bit much. Like chunks of some pectin-y substance? Chunks of blue Jello?

Maybe... I just posted the pic on a friend's FB profile. She orders cupcakes from me, and she likes Breaking Bad... she is also a chef lol. She might have suggestions. Now I love rock candy. I can't even guarantee that it would make its way onto the top of the cupcake. Rock candy wouldn't be a bad idea for it... just eat it first, then the cupcake. Jello wouldn't stay put on top of icing. But I do like the idea :-)

da_bears10089

offensive at a kids party, yes. in general, just really tasteless.

tasteless? they look like they have tons of flavor!

Cliffslosinit

offensive at a kids party, yes. in general, just really tasteless.

Pss hey don't tell the kids what it is, they'll suck it up like it was free.

Yes folks the first hit is free.


all joking here of course!

EDollah

Those look tasty. You couldn't get me to eat a ricin cupcake though.

ash8184

People need to have a sense of humor! Sheesh.

MamaCatO

I am a cupcake baker and I love these! Wondering where I can find rock candy around here though...

Make it yourself! It's just cooked sugar!

Right, you just need a good apron and some goggles and...

Actually I wondered if it was some kind of jelled topping since the rock candy would seem to be a bit much. Like chunks of some pectin-y substance? Chunks of blue Jello?

Maybe... I just posted the pic on a friend's FB profile. She orders cupcakes from me, and she likes Breaking Bad... she is also a chef lol. She might have suggestions. Now I love rock candy. I can't even guarantee that it would make its way onto the top of the cupcake. Rock candy wouldn't be a bad idea for it... just eat it first, then the cupcake. Jello wouldn't stay put on top of icing. But I do like the idea :-)

Recipe here: http://www.raininghotcoupons.com/breaking-bad-cupcakes-recipe/ this one does use Rock Candy. lol

leaaa92

Although I don't support the whole meth thing, those cupcakes look delish!

itsjustdawn

I am a cupcake baker and I love these! Wondering where I can find rock candy around here though...

Make it yourself! It's just cooked sugar!

Right, you just need a good apron and some goggles and...

Actually I wondered if it was some kind of jelled topping since the rock candy would seem to be a bit much. Like chunks of some pectin-y substance? Chunks of blue Jello?

Maybe... I just posted the pic on a friend's FB profile. She orders cupcakes from me, and she likes Breaking Bad... she is also a chef lol. She might have suggestions. Now I love rock candy. I can't even guarantee that it would make its way onto the top of the cupcake. Rock candy wouldn't be a bad idea for it... just eat it first, then the cupcake. Jello wouldn't stay put on top of icing. But I do like the idea :-)

Recipe here: http://www.raininghotcoupons.com/breaking-bad-cupcakes-recipe/ this one does use Rock Candy. lol

Too bad the damn show is ending! Oh well. Gonna market the hell out of these lol

spud_chick

Those look tasty. You couldn't get me to eat a ricin cupcake though.

Have you ever seen those litterbox cakes that employ strategically placed tootsie rolls?

CallMeCupcakeDammit

I WANT.

I want Jesse to smash one on his face so I can lick it off.

Those things are sharp! Smash gently!

Oh, good point! I'm always gentle. Almost always.

ReinasWrath

haha no not at all, that's a really cute idea. Actually if I had any tiny sliver of baking skills I would try these xD I wonder if the recipe calls for chili powder at all :laugh:

xDawnsgrace

Those look tasty. You couldn't get me to eat a ricin cupcake though.

Have you ever seen those litterbox cakes that employ strategically placed tootsie rolls?

those are heaven. xD

pastryari

I am a cupcake baker and I love these! Wondering where I can find rock candy around here though...

Make it yourself! It's just cooked sugar!

Right, you just need a good apron and some goggles and...

Actually I wondered if it was some kind of jelled topping since the rock candy would seem to be a bit much. Like chunks of some pectin-y substance? Chunks of blue Jello?

Lol um. No goggles required. Cooking sugar is one of the MOST simple things. Have you never made your own caramel, either?

Wet method: water + sugar in a pot.
Dry method: sugar in a pot.

Easy peasy.

Jesstruhan

There are donuts here in PDX made to look like spliffs and penises, I really don't see how a meth-a-like cupcake covered in rock candy could be offensive. It's quirky, off-beat and for a certain set. If they don't like them and don't get the humor they should not ever leave their house or watch TV, either. They sound painfully sheltered.

EmmaOnTrack

I'm just offended by cupcakes in general.


The fad has gotten way out of control here. It's ridiculous.

Breaking Bad cupcakes, however, I could make an exception for...

I'm bracing myself for the Cronut Crusades. We're a little slow to catch on here but when we do it completely sweeps the entire nation doesn't it?!

I can see it now, next year's SPCA day won't be Cupcake Day, where we all feel morally obligated to donate something and eat a co-worker's tough, overcooked, tasteless lump of Mt. St. Cupcake, but Cronut day.
Or maybe Sliders Day.

I can hardly wait.