Angela Simmons recently faced criticism for promoting her new Fried Oreo collaboration by posing in a bathtub full of Oreos. The collaboration between Angela’s Cakes and Slutty Vegan led Simmons to submerge herself in “America’s favorite cookie,” enjoying a glass of milk in a playful promo clip. Despite the innocent fun, critics deemed the shoot “cringey,” prompting some comedians to recreate the photo.
Support from Oreo and Social Media Reactions
Oreo and Simmons swiftly responded to the backlash with support for each other. Oreo’s official Instagram account posted, “Imagine hating me and I’m just at home doing this. Boy we have a crush on Angela Simmons.” Simmons replied on her Instagram Story, “We have a crush on you too.”
Comedians like Kevin Fredericks, Alton Walker, and Lacboi parodied the bathtub photo. Fredericks shared a picture with a few Oreos scattered over him, captioning it, “Tried to market like Angela Simmons but I only had one pack of Oreos at home.” Walker humorously criticized Simmons for the supposed expense, writing, “You done spent about $300 on cookies.” Lacboi compared his recreation to the original, dubbing his photo “Tubi” and Simmons’ “Netflix.”
Angela Simmons’ Previous Backlash
This incident follows another controversy for Simmons at the 2024 BET Awards, where she carried a glitzy gun clutch. Critics found the accessory insensitive, considering Simmons’ personal experiences with gun violence. In response, Simmons apologized in a video, explaining, “I’m super, like not violent. I’ve obviously been through a lot in my personal life when it comes to gun violence and it’s very personal to me. But I just liked the bag and I thought it was cool and thought it was a fashion moment.”
Simmons’ collaboration with Slutty Vegan, led by Pinky Cole-Hayes, features Vegan Fried Oreos incorporating Simmons’ ‘Angela’s Cakes’ mix. The menu item will debut in New York and Atlanta, potentially expanding to other locations. Cole-Hayes expressed excitement, stating, “We [Slutty Vegan] are so excited about the rollout of this limited menu item. I mean, who doesn’t love fried Oreos?”