A 37-year-old woman recently discovered something unexpected when she opened a five-pack of Reese’s cups—each one was missing peanut butter. Her peculiar find quickly captured the attention of the internet.
Her name is Vivian de Walque and is an active Reddit user, was simply trying to relieve some workday stress when she reached for a five-pack of Reese’s peanut butter cups. Little did she know, her experience would lead to an online sensation.
Reese’s peanut butter cups surprise
“I thought it was just a fluke,” Vivian humorously explained. “I bit into the next one and still found no peanut butter. Surely, it couldn’t happen three times in a row… or so I thought.” She recounted her amusing yet frustrating journey through all five cups, each one being solid chocolate, “without a trace of peanut butter,” according to Newsweek.
Vivian’s adventure, shared on Reddit’s “mildly interesting” subreddit, resonated with users, earning an impressive 100,000 upvotes. Her story even prompted the online press Newsweek talk to to Reese’s parent company, Hershey, for an official comment.
De Walque, an assistant director at the tour operator Orbridge, was yearning for a brief escape from her hectic work schedule. Recently, she’d been pushing through 11-hour workdays and resorting to “stress eating” to cope with the demands.
A Sweet Escape Turned Sour
During a shopping trip to Dollar Tree, she stumbled upon a deal too tempting to resist—a Reese’s five-pack priced at just $1.25. “Usually, I gravitate towards sour gummies at Dollar Tree, but this time, the big Halloween candy display caught my eye. A five-pack of Reese’s for $1.25? Sign me up,” she shared with enthusiasm.
An Unexpected Disappointment
That Wednesday morning had already started on a strange note with an accidental cup of caffeine-free tea, setting an ominous tone for her day. Seeking comfort, she reached for her Reese’s, eager for that familiar rush of peanut butter goodness.
Instead, disappointment greeted her with each bite. “I was just craving that hit of PB,” she lamented, “but all I got were solid chocolate bricks. It’s a bit despairing.”
In a twist of irony, Vivian reached for a bag of peanut butter M&Ms hoping to make up for her snack disappointment, only to find that one of them also lacked the expected peanut butter filling.
The Peanut Butter-less Cups Saga
The internet was quickly captivated by the tale of these peanut butter-less cups, turning Vivian’s simple snack mishap into a viral sensation.
From Threads to Viral Fame
Taking the advice of her followers on Threads, Vivian reached out to Reese’s about her unfortunate experience and was swiftly sent a coupon in response. “I figured maybe a few hundred people would see my post, have a chuckle, and move on,” Vivian reflected. “But it seems to have taken on a life of its own.”
An Unanticipated Response
Vivian’s story attracted attention from all corners. She received messages from factory workers, Reese’s enthusiasts, and even a surprising note from someone claiming to be part of Hershey’s Marketing department, expressing interest in connecting directly.
- Factory workers shared their insights.
- Reese’s fans offered words of encouragement.
- A contact from Hershey’s Marketing reached out.
One particularly enthusiastic fan went a step further, offering to purchase the peanut butter-less cup as a novelty item. They even proposed covering shipping costs and adding an extra $5 as a bonus, turning Vivian’s small mishap into a unique collector’s opportunity.
Redditors eagerly chimed in on the debacle, sharing their own humorous tales of mishaps.
Redditors Share Their Amusing Mishaps
“I can sense the desperation growing with every bite in this picture,” commented one amused user.
Another Redditor added their experience, “I once bought a box of 48 tampons with no cotton. That was fun lol.”
A Sweet Response from Reese’s
In a delightful turn of events, Reese’s responded to De Walque’s situation by sending her five jars of their famous Reese’s peanut butter in a luxurious hamper, accompanied by a handwritten note.
She shared this generous gift in a follow-up post, which quickly gained 52,000 upvotes in the same subreddit.
A Note to Remember
The playful note read, “Inside this basket, you’ll find five jars of the Reese’s peanut butter cup filling, made just for you. This stuff is so rare, we don’t sell it on its own (yet). But for you? Anything.”
Community Reactions
The thoughtful gesture from Reese’s truly impressed the online community.
“Isn’t that awesome? Like, cool that a company sends out free product, but this shows so much effort and thoughtfulness,” remarked one user, capturing the sentiments of many.