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17-Year-Old Owner of Naughty Girls Donut Shop Calls Threatened Boycott "Misguided"
ABC12 ^ | 09/09/2014

Posted on 09/10/2014 7:37:24 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd

Nestled in the heart of Front Royal , VA, The Naughty Girls Donut Shop made national news when it opened several month ago in a local shopping center. It was a dream come true for 16-year-old Tiana Ramos, who has a talent for baking sophisticated pastries and an affection for the glamour of 1950s pin-up girls. Armed with a business plan and a commitment from investors who also believed in her dream, Tiana opened Naughty Girls Donut Shop. It was a triumph of youthful enthusiasm and dogged determination.

The name of the shop has proven to be controversial, however, and a strong Conservative Alliance group in the town is threatening to lead a boycott. Although the name of the donut shop is admittedly edgy, the shop itself is like its donuts wholesome and fun. The decor is bright pinks and reds, and adorned with posters of Marilyn Monroe, Betty Paige and their contemporaries. The young, upbeat staff both boys and girls are dressed in modest rockabilly-style outfits. They serve delicious homemade donuts, made with local ingredients from Tianas original recipes.

Some conservative members of the community have described the shop as a bikini barista, but no one who has actually been to Naughty Girls would use that moniker. Tiana is confused and hurt by the manufactured controversy. Its not what she is about.

A strong believer in community, Tiana Ramos has donated to community events and gives a great deal of her time to non-profit entities. She has contributed more than $28,000 supporting local businesses. Tiana spent $2,000 to purchase backpacks for local children, and given more than $1,000 to local churches. She also supports the local homeless shelter, 4-H club, local athletic associations, high schools, Elk lodges, hospitals and charities.

Most recently, Tiana initiated a fundraiser on behalf of one of her waitresses, who was seriously injured when her car was hit by a drunk driver.

Tiana and her staff make donuts before school, attend classes and then return to the shop to work after school. Tiana works every weekend, as well. Shes one of the good kids. She is proud of her accomplishments, and thrilled to be able to bring empowerment to other young high school students with an entrepreneurial bent.

The Naughty Girls name is a reflection of the fun and flirty attitudes of the pin-up girls, and the deliciously decadent desserts that we allow ourselves when we want to indulge when were feeling naughty.

Natalie Ramos, Tianas mother, is disappointed that her daughters dream has been so misunderstood, especially when she has seen Tiana create such inspiration for others and invest so much of her own time and money into the people of front Royal. She said, We believe in freedom of speech and we support others in their commitment to God, but this doesnt have anything to do with any of that.


TOPICS: Food
KEYWORDS: donuts
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To: goodnesswins

It’s probably no one, or one person the media dug up and then they translate that into all conservatives ... it’s what they do best.

When the go the passive “some people say” route ... it’s bogus wishful thinking ... and its not journalism.


41 posted on 09/10/2014 8:16:18 AM PDT by Lorianne (fedgov, taxporkmoney)
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To: goodnesswins

It’s probably no one, or one person the media dug up and then they translate that into all conservatives ... it’s what they do best.

When the go the passive “some people say” route ... it’s bogus wishful thinking ... and its not journalism.


42 posted on 09/10/2014 8:16:20 AM PDT by Lorianne (fedgov, taxporkmoney)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Upon searching the only “Conservative Alliance” references that I could find were in foreign countries.


43 posted on 09/10/2014 8:17:28 AM PDT by Rockpile
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To: thackney

Bless you!!!

Looks legit to me!


44 posted on 09/10/2014 8:18:06 AM PDT by null and void (Only God Himself watches you more closely than the US government.)
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To: Alex Murphy
They run a donut shop, not a Vitamin Cottage.

LOL
45 posted on 09/10/2014 8:18:21 AM PDT by cripplecreek ("Moderates" are lying manipulative bottom feeding scum.)
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To: gdani

Maybe the shop owner ... or more likely its financial backers .... floated this rumor themselves for just that reason.


46 posted on 09/10/2014 8:18:47 AM PDT by Lorianne (fedgov, taxporkmoney)
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To: RightOnTheBorder

Yeah I wish her luck.


47 posted on 09/10/2014 8:20:14 AM PDT by cripplecreek ("Moderates" are lying manipulative bottom feeding scum.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

I don’t know what donuts and 50’s pinups have in common, I’m amazed no one put up a homer Simpson picture yet.


48 posted on 09/10/2014 8:22:11 AM PDT by longfellow (Bill Maher, the 21st hijacker.)
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To: Lorianne

When there is no news, you gotta create some news.


49 posted on 09/10/2014 8:22:41 AM PDT by jstaff
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To: DesertRhino
I suppose this bunch would scold B-17 crews for their nose art.

Does Naughty Girl sell these?


50 posted on 09/10/2014 8:23:03 AM PDT by Albion Wilde (Joan Rivers -- "giving 'em hell" in heaven.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

One would think feminists would object to the word “Girls.”


51 posted on 09/10/2014 8:27:00 AM PDT by Fiji Hill
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To: Morgana

As a marketing gimmick she will gt plenty of business from the Left / freaks / perverts...She may not be stupid just a little too brazen...


52 posted on 09/10/2014 8:28:08 AM PDT by jsanders2001
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To: Responsibility2nd

First Amendment protects all Naughty Bakeries


53 posted on 09/10/2014 8:34:03 AM PDT by bunkerhill7 ("The Second Amendment has no limits on firepower"-NY State Senator Kathleen A. Marchione.")
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To: gaijin
TTIWOP.

When you search (and search you shall), make sure you leave your safe search filter to moderate or strict.

You have been warned.

54 posted on 09/10/2014 8:39:36 AM PDT by Quality_Not_Quantity (Liars use facts when the truth doesn't suit their purposes.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

The devil is in the details.

55 posted on 09/10/2014 8:58:42 AM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: bunkerhill7

First Amendment protects all Naughty Bakeries

__________________________________________

It used to be the First Amendment protected CHRISTIAN bakeries too.

But (sigh) no more.


56 posted on 09/10/2014 9:05:12 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (NO LIBS. This Means Liberals and (L)libertarians! Same Thing. NO LIBS!!)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Tiana Ramos, 16, holds up a variety of donuts she created. The Warren County High School student is opening Naughty Girls Donut Shop in Front Royal this June. Photo courtesy of Stacey Barich/Atomic Cheesecake Studios

57 posted on 09/10/2014 9:11:06 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum ("The man who damns money obtained it dishonorably; the man who respects it earned it." --Ayn Rand)
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To: MissTed
This is why it's so easy to perceive conservatives as having a stick up their butts.

Making perfect the enemy of good.

58 posted on 09/10/2014 9:11:38 AM PDT by tacticalogic
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To: woofie
I'll take two "Prime Time Television Foam Finger Mastubators" por favor...
59 posted on 09/10/2014 9:14:59 AM PDT by riri (Plannedopolis-look it up. It's how the elites plan for US to live.)
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To: longfellow
I don’t know what donuts and 50’s pinups have in common

Maybe they serve cheesecake too.

60 posted on 09/10/2014 9:35:46 AM PDT by Starstruck (If my reply offends, you probably don't understand sarcasm or criticism...or do.)
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