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.
But someone with common sense should have told her that the Naughty Girls theme is indeed too much.
I agree, she should have named it better.
Maybe.
I'd need to see pictures.
“Naughty Girls” is too much? In this day and age?
“I’ll have 2 ‘vagina monologues’ please”
TTIWOP.
The jackasses behind this fail to realize their efforts do nothing but increase the visibility & name recognition of that they wish to boycott.
the Bikini Barista referenced but not capitalized in the article is a chain in California(? i think) where it turned out that the staff were were also working as prostitutes during business hours at the locations.
i see nothing wrong with the name, perhaps nay filth resides in the minds of the haters.
heck, she could have aspired to a life of welfare like too many of her contemporaries...
I like the name. It’s tongue in cheek. But that name would only work where people are at least a little open minded.
I’ve gone from Seattle to living in the bible belt. There are a LOT of seriously closed minds around here. I’d never use such a name around here. They just don’t get it.
The jackasses behind this fail to realize their efforts do nothing but increase the visibility & name recognition of that they wish to boycott.
/johnny
So... it wasn’t just the donut holes the customers were coming in for?
correction, Bikini Barista was in Washington State.
the Bikini Barista referenced but not capitalized in the article is a chain in California(? i think) where it turned out that the staff were were also working as prostitutes during business hours at the locations.
Your tagline, “Every day, your Govt surveils you more than the day before” inspired me to a new tagline.
Old one:
If Bill Clinton was the first black president, why isn’t Barack Obama the first woman president?
New one:
Only God Himself watches you more closely than the US government.
50s pin up theme. Not a hint that the girl has done anything wrong. A 17 yr old creates a successful business where everyone has fun, and does good for people she cares about.
I’m on her side. Conservative doesn’t mean prude. I suppose this bunch would scold B-17 crews for their nose art.
No, this doughnut shop is not to be confused with Bikini Barista, but since it was mentioned in the article I was just adding some background.
Well said!!!
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