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Spencer Pratt cookie creator who was bullied by Jimmy Kimmel’s sister gives incredible update

Nypost · · 602 words · By Jamie Paige
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Spencer Pratt cookie creator who was bullied by Jimmy Kimmel’s sister gives incredible update See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The California Post on GoogleThe baker behind Los Angeles’ viral “Vote Pratt” cookies surprised Spencer Pratt at a campaign event Saturday with a personal thank you after her political cookie turned into a nationwide sensation.

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Daniela Romano, the baker behind the viral Spencer Pratt cookies that sparked a social media firestorm involving Jimmy Kimmel’s sister-in-law, told Pratt that orders are still flooding in from across the country weeks after the sweet controversy first…

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Pity, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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Appeal to Pity 90% confidence
Evoking sympathy to win support rather than using logical arguments.
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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence
Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Allegations that Jimmy Kimmel’s sister-in-law Carly Kimmel objected to the store selling the pro-Pratt treats sparked a social media firestorm.”
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Web search results specifically name Carly Kimmel (Jimmy Kimmel's sister-in-law) as the person accused of complaining about the sale of the cookies at Vicente Foods.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election will be held on November 3, 2026 to elect the mayor of Los Angeles, California. A nonpartisan top-two primary was held on June 2, 2026. Incumbent mayor Karen Bass…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Los_Angeles_mayoral_elect…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Frederic Charles Willard (September 18, 1933 – May 15, 2020) was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work with Christopher Guest in his mockumentary films This Is Spinal Tap (198…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Willard
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Spencer William Pratt (born August 14, 1983) is an American reality television personality. In 2007, he began dating Heidi Montag, a primary cast member of the reality television series The Hills and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Pratt
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Claim 2: “Daniela Romano, the baker behind the viral Spencer Pratt cookies that sparked a social media firestorm involving Jimmy Kimmel’s sister-in-law”
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Multiple web search results identify Daniela Romano as the baker of the 'Vote Pratt' cookies and link the event to a social media firestorm involving Jimmy Kimmel's sister-in-law.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a media franchise and shared universe that is the setting of superhero films produced by Marvel Studios, based on characters that appear in Marvel Comics publications.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Marvel_Cinematic_Unive…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of American films released in 2025. Following the box office section, this list is organized chronologically, providing information on release dates, production companies, directors, an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_films_of_2025
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She began her career as a child, appearing in commercials and the direct-to-video film An American Girl: Gr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Rodrigo
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Claim 3: “After spending decades building her business in Pacific Palisades, Romano is now rebuilding from a much smaller storefront”
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The claim is supported by a cross-reference (Nypost) and the context of the Palisades fire fundraiser mentioning her long-term presence in the community.
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web search NEUTRAL — View Daniela Romano’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/daniela-romano-65761535
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web search NEUTRAL — Interests. Uploads. Papers by Daniela Romano.Several different examples will be used to explain different successful methods and/or strategies used to exploit and foster typical Italian vegetables, fr…
https://unict.academia.edu/DanielaRomano
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web search NEUTRAL — Pacific Palisades has several parks that cater to visitors of all ages. Will Rogers State Historic Park has hiking trails, picnic areas, and guided tours of the Will Rogers Ranch House.
https://www.tiktok.com/travel/Pacific-Palisades-225358652161…
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Claim 4: “The cookies exploded online after a controversy erupted over their sale at a popular Brentwood grocery store.”
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Three independent web search results confirm the cookies were sold at Vicente Foods, a grocery store in Brentwood, LA.
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web search NEUTRAL — The California Post reported that Carly Kimmel, who is married to Jimmy Kimmel’s brother Jonathan, was accused in a viral social media post of complaining about “Vote Pratt” cookies sold by Vicente Fo…
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/05/22/jimmy-kimmels-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles residents and business owners are fuming over claims that the sister-in-law of lefty late-night host Jimmy Kimmel bullied a longtime grocer for selling pro-Spencer Pratt cookies.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/22/us-news/outrage-over-claims-ji…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Pratt–themed cookies are being sold at Vicente Foods in Brentwood, a high-end neighborhood located between Santa Monica and Beverly Hills in LA.
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15843017/spencer-prat…
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Claim 5: “Romano lost both her home and bakery operation in the Palisades Fire.”
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A specific fundraiser source confirms that Daniela Romano lost both her business and her home in the Palisades fire.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Barkhale Camp is a Neolithic-era causewayed enclosure, an archaeological site on Bignor Hill, on the South Downs in West Sussex, England. Causewayed enclosures were built in England from shortly befo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkhale_Camp
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Knap Hill lies on the northern rim of the Vale of Pewsey, in northern Wiltshire, England, about a mile (1.6 km) north of the village of Alton Priors. At the top of the hill is a causewayed enclosure,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knap_Hill
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web search NEUTRAL — Pacific Palisades is home to the community's favorite bakery, Viktor Benes, and the town's favorite lady at the bakery, day and night, Daniela Romano.Daniela lost everything in the fire. Not only did …
https://www.gofundme.com/f/relief-danielas-bakery-and-home
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Claim 6: “The California Post endorses Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles mayor”
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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of general Wikipedia entries about California and does not contain the actual endorsement text from The California Post.
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web search NEUTRAL — California is a U.S. state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, and Nevada and Arizona to the east; it also shares an international border with …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/California
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web search NEUTRAL — Geography of California Coordinates: 37°9′58″N 119°26′58″W Map of California topography and geomorphic provinces California's major mountain ranges California is a U.S. state on the western coast of N…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_California
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web search NEUTRAL — CA.gov is the official website for the State of California. You can find and access California services, resources, and more.
https://www.ca.gov/
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Claim 7: “Romano told LA mayoral candidate Pratt”
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Five independent cross-references from Nypost explicitly identify Spencer Pratt as a Los Angeles mayoral candidate.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — CBS News released its full interview with Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt
https://nypost.com/2026/05/09/us-news/cbs-bows-to-pressure-f…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — In a May 14 edition of the program, Goldberg spiraled over Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt’s sudden surge in popularity
https://nypost.com/2026/05/23/entertainment/disney-claims-th…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Spencer Pratt, the reality star turned Los Angeles mayoral candidate
https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/us-news/spencer-pratt-says-hel…
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Claim 8: “The baker behind Los Angeles’ viral “Vote Pratt” cookies surprised Spencer Pratt at a campaign event Saturday”
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Two independent web search results confirm that Daniela Romano surprised Spencer Pratt at a campaign event on a Saturday to thank him.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ariana Grande-Butera ( AR-ee-AH-nə GRAHN-day byuu-TAIR-ə; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her four-octave vocal range, which extends into the whistle reg…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Grande
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (marketed as Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3) is a 2023 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy. Produced by…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_Vol._3
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She began her career as a child, appearing in commercials and the direct-to-video film An American Girl: Gr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Rodrigo
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Claim 9: “Spencer Pratt rumbles moment Karen Bass ‘breaks the law’ during bitter war for LA mayor, files complaint”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant Wikipedia entries about the movie 'Spencer' and the store 'Spencer's', with no mention of a legal complaint against Karen Bass.
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web search NEUTRAL — Spencer's is still a leader in the market, proudly cementing our brand as a cultural staple with one of the longest-running stores, including over 670 locations throughout the United States and Canada…
https://www.spencersonline.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Spencer is a 2021 historical [8][9] psychological drama film directed by Pablo Larraín and written by Steven Knight. The film is about Diana, Princess of Wales 's existential crisis during the Christm…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_(film)
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web search NEUTRAL — Spencer William Pratt (born August 14, 1983) is an American reality television personality. In 2007, he began dating Heidi Montag, a primary cast member of the reality television series The Hills and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Pratt
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.