‘Do you have to bring your PlayStation?’—Netizens crack up as Krispy Kreme offers free donuts for PlayStation Network outage

UK Business And Economy 2025 - Source: Getty
UK Business And Economy 2025 - Source: Getty

Krispy Kreme announced an exciting offer to help users cope with the PSN outage - a free Original Glazed Donut to those affected by the inability to use PlayStation services.

Sony's PlayStation users were subjected to login errors and service breakdowns. This led to severe outrages as gamers took to social media to express their complaints and grievances. On the other hand, it became a hub for related memes and jokes.

Krispy Kreme came up with an innovative coping mechanism. What can be better than a donut during an outrage, right?

Netizens react as Krispy Kreme offers free donuts for PlayStation Network outage

Verifying ownership (via timecaptales/ X)

Asking the real questions!


The user replied on their own thread:

I brought my whole living room they still wouldn’t give me one

The dilemma (via stormcabbirds/ X)

Until the servers are back, I guess we have one option to choose.


Diabetes as an alternative (via MovieManKev/ X)

A little treat wouldn't hurt much, right?


Another user (HDMOVIESOURCE / X) remarked about the PSN services.

Isn't PlayStation Network down like every week? Does this mean I get a constant supply of Krispy Kreme?

Social media marketing (via BillyGoat838/ X)

Krispy Kreme saw the opportunity and grabbed it like a pro gamer!


Stomach singing (via SEEKPIONEER/ X)

It's time to witness the outdoors. A donut indeed is tempting!


Respect (via ridnthemoontaxi/ X)

Krispy Kreme won it!


Collab (via ChubbyTrenvo/ X)

2025 is full of unexpected crossovers. Bet you didn't see the Krispy Kreme X Sony PlayStation collab coming!


An X-user (davesclassicsau / X) hilariously questioned the donut's utility in the circumstances.

The hell am I going to do with a Krispy Kreme donut? I can't pair it with my PS5 because PSN is down!

For the people (via FigManFlex/ X)

They are just one of us!


Another user (CforCuriosity / X) added.

Is Krispy Kreme just a donation center now?

Thanks (via FrettyJay/ X)

Maybe someone logged in late. Anyway, late information is better than no information, isn't it?


Netizens appreciated the well-wisher.

"Empathy is a rare quality." (via Lazce/X)

Regrets (via RonThaDon__/ X)

Better late than never!


Thanks Krispy Kreme (via tadashiroll/ X)

We have a savior.


Gamertag (via ThirdLegBets/ X)

Looks like someone's prepared with a plan!


Free donut (via Doorkicker85/ X)

Someday, maybe?


A netizen responded.

When the servers go down, but you still win. (ellailonaaa / X)

The PlayStation Network resumed after 24 hours of discontinuity. The interruptions might have been temporary, but the humorous reactions that followed Krispy Kreme's compensation are timeless!

Edited by Shimona Sharma
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