Macadamia nuts sell out like hotcakes after `nut-rage` incident of Korean Air

Macadamia nuts sell out like hotcakes after `nut-rage` incident of Korean Air. December. 12, 2014 03:58. .

“I ordered macadamia nuts that were served in a package.” (pops****)

“So this is the one that made the airplane use up precious jet fuel to return…” (hji1****)

With the scandal erupting over Korean Air`s former Vice President Cho Hyeon-a, macadamia nuts that caused the controversy is now notorious, too. Numerous blogs and online communities are filled with posts on “I had that famous nut,” “Salty, just right with alcohol.”

In particular, the U.S. brand Mauna Loa macadamia nuts, which prompted this scandal, was partially sold out. One customer said on an online shopping site, “I want to turn an airplane around, too. Do they serve in their packages? They should not be delivered on a platter.” A site moderator commented on that post, “You are so witty. Among the four flavors, honey roasted macadamia nuts have been sold out.”

On the Internet, one PR catchphrase said on Monday on the online shopping mall G-Market official twitter, “I won’t beat around the bush. It’s that nut (actually macadamia nut).” According to G-Market on Thursday, sales of macadamia products during since Monday when the nut return was made, have jumped by 643 percent over the same period last week.