Why are Krispy Kremes popular?

Krispy Kremes are nauseating and it's a disgrace that the FDA allows them to be called "donuts". They're round-- that's about where the comparison ends. They have the texture of a grease saturated sea-sponge and the taste complexity of a mouthful of corn syrup. Actually, it's worse than corn syrup-- some of them actually have a medicinal aftertaste. I don't think most of their imaginary flavors would be recognizable in a blind taste test. Compared to them, Dunkin' Donuts are akin to fine French pastries and homemade cakes. The sight of KK turns my stomach and makes my teeth hurt. I can only imagine their popularity is due to the fact that younger generations have been raised on sugar-coated chemicals and they just don't know any better. Krispy Kremes are a true blight on our culinary culture.