Pokimane Vows to Improve Amid Controversy Surrounding New Snack Venture
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Image Via Instagram@pokimanelol
Streamer Pokimane is attempting to move past the Myna Snacks’ drama with a more positive approach. Controversies arose for the streamer after the launch of Pokimane’s Midnight Mini Cookies under Myna Snacks. However, after experiencing all of that, the streamer appears to have decided to overcome it.
Read ahead to learn more about how Pokimane is trying to overcome the drama surrounding Myna Snacks’ cookies with a better approach.
Pokimane’s Midnight Mini Cookies drama
Streamer Pokimane was thrilled when she teased the launch of her own brand. Later, the streamer introduced Myna Snacks with its inaugural product, Midnight Mini Cookies. Initially, fans were excited about the cookies hitting the market, but they later faced criticism as well.
it's finally here!! 🥹 introducing my new company: myna snacks!
— pokimane (@pokimanelol) November 13, 2023
i could never find the perfect healthy snack that tasted good, so i made one for us! the midnight mini cookies are made w/ real, non-gmo ingredients + added vitamin D ☀️
🍪 treat yourself @ https://t.co/ynfgtAkl22 pic.twitter.com/2nXjF64ynr
Fans of Pokimane asserted that a comparable product was available at Costco with similar ingredients and a lower price. Although Myna Snacks claimed that their product was unique. Meanwhile, one of Pokimane’s statements also sparked another controversy amid the cookie drama.
Pokimane hits back at criticism over her Midnight Mini Cookies
While many users have criticized Myna Snacks for rebranding the Midnight Mini Cookies available at Costco, the high prices have not been well-received by many. Pokimane responded to the criticism that her brand has been facing over its Midnight Mini Cookies.
Poki via Instagram story #2 pic.twitter.com/WViQ6n0jTa
— Pokimane Updates 💌 (@UpdatesPoki) November 28, 2023
Pokimane even called fans “broke” who were criticizing the high prices of her Myna Snacks’ Midnight Mini Cookies. Pokimane didn’t appreciate fans complaining about the high prices of her cookies. In response to that, she even referred to them as “broke.” This, again, faced backlash on social media from all. Eventually, Pokimane reacted to it.
Pokimane had other streamers criticize her for the comment. In fact, Pokimane had to clarify that her comment calling the fans broke was a “joke.” However, that hasn’t put an end to the situation. It appears that Pokimane has had some realizations regarding the controversies surrounding her cookies under Myna Snacks.
Pokimane wants to do better amid her Midnight Mini Cookies drama
Social media has been full of comments from netizens ever since the launch of Myna Snacks’ Midnight Mini Cookies by Pokimane. But after all the controversy surrounding the product under Pokimane’s own brand, some realizations seem to have set in.
Pokimane has now vowed to do better. On Pokimane’s Instagram, she wrote, “Been reflecting the last few days, and for starters I wanna thank everyone who’s been so supportive and understanding”. She added, “I realised I’ve been too fixated on negative things/people and reacting in ways that aren’t conductive to being the best version of myself”.
She had vowed to do better saying, “Either way, I’m determined to handle things better in the future and realize it’s futile to stoop too low to get back at others”.
Ruchi Singh
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