A US doughnut store has found out that not all publicity is good publicity, after their Charles Manson doughnut outraged customers on social media.
in Portland, Oregon, marked the death of with a commemorative doughnut.
Voodoo Doughnuts tweeted a photo of their iced creation, featuring Manson's face and the words "Charles Manson 1934 - 2017".
The portrait captures his wild eyes, and includes the 'X' he carved into his forehead which he later altered to become a swastika.
The backlash on social media was swift.
In response, Voodoo Doughnuts deleted the original tweet, and re-posted the photo with the caption "*Not celebrating. Villains die too."
But a short time later the company deleted that tweet too. SBS Food has contacted Voodoo Doughnut for comment, but has not yet had a response.
Voodoo’s other tribute doughnuts have been less controversial.
