She doesn’t like Thin Mints. The admission landed immediately. The audience reacted with gasps and boos, making their disagreement unmistakably clear.
Rather than laughing it off or walking the comment back, Ripa held her ground. That refusal to retreat, sources note, only amplified the humor of the moment.
Thin Mints and the loyalty they inspire
Thin Mints occupy an unusual place in American snack culture. Their combination of crisp chocolate and mint has built a devoted following that goes well beyond simple taste preference.
For many people, the cookies are tied to annual rituals — buying a box from a neighborhood Girl Scout, storing them in the freezer, or sharing them during a particular season. That accumulated familiarity is part of what made Ripa’s admission feel, to some in the audience, like more than a casual food opinion.
The discontinuation of S’mores and Toast-Yay! added another layer to the conversation: people often don’t register how attached they are to a product until it disappears.
Girl Scout cookies and their devoted fans
Girl Scout cookies have been sold in the United States for over a century, with Thin Mints consistently ranking among the top-selling varieties. The annual sales season, typically running from January through April, generates strong consumer loyalty and recurring debate over which variety deserves the top spot. Changes to the lineup — including discontinuations — regularly draw public attention.
