Texas bakery sells out of goods after backlash for its Pride rainbow cookies
by Adam Gabbatt from on (#5JRJ3)
Confections saw a surge of support after bakery lost orders for posting a message in support of LGBTQ
A small Texas bakery which lost orders and Facebook followers after posting a message in support of the LGBTQ community sold out its inventory two days in a row over the weekend, after a surge of support from around the world.
Confections, in Lufkin, east Texas, said it had suffered a backlash after posting a photo on 2 June of a rainbow-decorated cookie in the shape of a heart, accompanied by the message: More LOVE. Less hate. Happy Pride to all our LGBTQ friends! All lovers of cookies and happiness are welcome here."
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