Chrissy Teigen falls for Trader Joes AF joke: ‘That place is weird & creepy’

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For all of the things Chrissy Teigen is known for, rocking the boat on social media and food adoration are among the more prominent. The model and Cravings cookbook author, who is in the home stretch of her seemingly decade-long pregnancy, was able to incorporate both of these when she went after sacred cow, Trader Joes, last week; all over an April Fools joke that wasn’t even their joke. Plenty of companies pulled pranks on the public last Friday to varying degrees of success cough::Google::cough. Yahoo started this whole debacle by posting their faux TJ story too early. By 5pm EDT, people were told that the beloved purveyor of cheap, trendy food was closing all of its stores by 2017. The outcry was swift and loud. Except for Chrissy who, upon hearing the news, tweeted that she wanted to be sad but couldn’t find it in herself to do so.

As her followers either cautiously agreed or warily sought confirmation, it began to dawn on all involved that this might be just good old-fashioned punking.

When it was finally it was announced that this was a big joke and Chrissy doubled down – on poor TJs!

In an attempt to justify, she closed on this:

I am always on the fence with Chrissy. I like her – I really admire her husband – but I don’t often find myself agreeing with her. She is plain spoken and I respect that, even when she is in her rock-the-apple-cart mode. This wasn’t TJs fault; Yahoo deserves the brunt of Twitter fury for it. However, I don’t care for TJs so this makes my black heart giggle. My father and brother are TJ devotees. They don’t so much go shopping as make weekly pilgrimages. By contrast, between the one shopping cart width of their aisles and their 30 variations of quinoa but only 1 type of butter, it only takes the bread section for me to experience TJ rage. After that sets in, no matter how ridiculously friendly their employees are, I bag my own groceries with curse words and bitterness.

Chrissy can certainly leave a wake of franchisors’ rubble in her path. After hurting Taco Bell’s feelings by courting Jack in the Box’s tacos on the side, now she must address the giant mound of tear-soaked Hawaiian shirts piled on top of the Fearless Flyer.

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  1. Alix says:

    That is one gorgeous outfit she’s wearing in the top photo. Note to Kim KW: THIS is how pregnancy fashion is done!

    • GoodNamesAllTaken says:

      That is a beautiful outfit.

    • Rhiley says:

      Totally agree. She usually gets on my nerves big time, mainly because of the way she laughs, but she looks great in the above picture, and I think her hair looks really cute in the bottom picture, though she looks a little like Khloe K.

    • Ryan says:

      It looks like a high fashion circus tent.

    • Nerdista says:

      Tjs has 2 quinoas as far as I know and they’re the least pearl clutching about organic and GMO stuff. They pay their employees really well and they’re not owned by ahole Republicans like whole foods so. I don’t know what’s not to like.

  2. Sarah says:

    Why won’t this woman wear a supportive bra? Pregnancy boobs aren’t the nicest things to look at (just being honest, trust me I know) so why does she insist on making them a focal point of her outfits?

    • V4Real says:

      “Pregnancy boobs aren’t the nicest things to look at (just being honest, trust me I know”

      Chrissy’s boobs will look just fine; let’s not forget that they are implants.

      • Spiderpig says:

        Yes, God forbid anyone forget that! Obviously whether her breasts are real are not are the most important thing about her and something everyone needs to be reminded of, even in entirely unrelated conversations. Because that’s all that’s really important about women.

      • V4Real says:

        Oh be quiet Chrissy. Didn’t some of us tell you that you don’t have to respond to every tweet, or comment someone writes about you.

        By the way if you’re going to show them off to the world, the world is going to comment about them.

    • Spiderpig says:

      Amazingly enough her body doesn’t belong to you, so she doesn’t have to choose outfits based solely on what you consider attractive or “appropriate” for a pregnant woman. How shocking! Woman wears what she actually likes: revolutionary. She’s a witch, burn her!

      When I was pregnant I couldn’t bare to have anything touching my breasts. Had to wear the lightest of fabrics when out.

    • SnarkySnarkers says:

      @Sarah – Speak for yourself, I’m 6th months pregnant and my boobs are freaking spectacular at the moment. I’m sure when the milk comes in and they get engorged it will be another story but right now, I love my big, soft, pillowy “pregnancy boobs”.

  3. Erinn says:

    I just can’t get past how dumb she is. I still don’t understand if she plays up the stupid, or if she genuinely is just not very bright. This isn’t even based on just this instance – it’s just a general confusion I have with her.

    What drives me nuts is that she can occasionally be genuinely amusing. Most of the time, she annoys me – but then every once in a while I have to concede and laugh at something she says/does.

    • Kate says:

      She’s stupid. Really stupid. I’ve been following her on social media for a long, long time, and she’s just spectacularly stupid. The kind of stupid where you’re so stupid you don’t even realise it. She was constantly saying dumb crap years before she was famous enough for it to get her any attention.

      She’s smart about being a famewhore, but if being savvy in that area denotes intelligence then the Kardashians must be Mensa members.

    • Pickles says:

      This site alone, proves on a daily basis, that you don’t have to have “the smarts” to be famous.

    • kennedy says:

      Whoa there.

      I’ve never once thought she was stupid. I think she’s witty. She may have her off days – like all of us – but she never comes across as flat out stupid.

      So what if she fell for this joke? This entire post (not your comment) is making me SMH. It’s not criminal or unbecoming to be naive or gullible at times. The visible hate for Chrissy here is kind of astounding.

    • Dee says:

      Erinn, her stupidity amazes me, but that attributes to her supposed amusement.

  4. Magnoliarose says:

    I love Trader Joes. I can’t buy everything there but what I do like I love. Her response is strange. She’s veering into dangerous Mariah Carey territory where they think people care more about them than they do. It’s like she thinks the actual environment of a chain store gives a damn about her.

    • Esmom says:

      I love TJs too! And I love it for the reason Hecate hates it — I don’t need more than one kind of butter. Or a mile long aisle of cookies. You can get in and out fast. Although my teen sons and their friends laughed at me this weekend for only having TJ brand “oreos,” “cheetos” and chips.

      And the employees are super friendly, they’re almost like friends now they are such a big part of my shopping days.

      People don’t have to love it but I agree her reasons are kinda bizarre.

      • Birdix says:

        Everyone in my (California) family prefers a different kind of quinoa. I can barely tell the difference. No one cares about butter, unless is salted or unsalted. (Although the littlest on made butter recently–I had no idea it was so easy and delicious). I don’t get to TJ’s that often because there’s always a line of cars waiting to get into the parking lot…

      • Kitten says:

        They also have an amazing flower selection that is VERY reasonably priced. Their frozen haricots vert and their roasted red pepper spread are worth dealing with the annoying crowds and narrow aisles.

      • Magnoliarose says:

        I love the flowers too and I don’t need a million choices of anything, just one good choice will do. When I don’t feel like cooking, I can put together something tasty easily. If I need cooking wine I can get a bottle for nothing.
        And someone said above how friendly the staff is and I agree.

        I don’t eat meat but my Dad loves the frozen home style lasagna.

      • Spiderpig says:

        I’m ridiculously jealous. In my country you’re lucky if the supermarket even had quinoa at all. The idea of there being more than one kind!!

    • lucy2 says:

      I love it too, unfortunately the 2 nearest are at least 45-60 minutes away. Anytime I am in either area, I go and stock up. They may not have the endless options of a typical supermarket, but I like their products and the prices are very good.
      I’ve also read that they pay their employees well, and I do think they are more friendly and helpful than in many stores.

      • Magnoliarose says:

        I priced some spicy brown mustard between them and Whole Foods. The TJ brand was less than half the price. BBQ sauce, salad vinegars and actually nice tasting whole wheat pasta, were half the price or better.

        If the products were low quality then sure it wouldn’t be worth it but they aren’t.

      • lucy2 says:

        Definitely, the products are good quality. I think their costs are low since it’s mostly their own brand, no middle man. I really love the chocolate covered marshmallows – heaven!

  5. Hudson Girl says:

    I have to be honest, if she was my friend this would be making me crack up.
    There’s a TJ’s I go to on the way home from a family member’s house just outside of Boston. That particular store fascinates me because the employees can be rude and often passive-aggressive. I’ve been going there for over 15 years and the culture in the store has remained. No other TJ’s is like this (to me). It makes the shopping experience oddly delightful and amusing for me…

    • megs283 says:

      ooh which one? I just went to the Hanover one yesterday. They always seem nice there, but I’m typically too blinded by the chocolate to really take notice.

      • Kitten says:

        The one in Hanover doesn’t get as crowded as the one on Memorial Drive, which is basically my worst nightmare on the weekends. If I go to TJs I hit up the one in Saugus or if I’m off of work I’ll swing by the one on Mem Drive.

        TJ runs have to be strategically-planned.

      • PennyLane says:

        I’m guessing it’s the one in Fresh Pond.

      • INeedANap says:

        @ Kitten
        In college there used to be a once-a-week shuttle that took students to the mem drive tj’s. I am pretty sure we ran over at least a dozen cars trying to maneuver that tiny, terribly designed parking lot.
        Although I love the microcenter next door.

      • Moneypenny says:

        Just watch out for the one in Coolidge Corner. That was my TJ’s for 10 years and it is rough. It turned me off so much that I don’t even go to my current TJ’s that much (Framingham). That parking lot is like Lord of the Flies–someone actually hit the parking attendant guy in a fight for a spot a few years ago.

      • Hudson Girl says:

        Ha! It’s the Arlington Heights location on Mass Ave. I have an Aunt who lives in Lexington and have become addicted to Wilson Farms. On the way home I stop at that TJ’s once in a while. My cousin and I joke about the passive-aggressive food sample bar ladies, etc…

        I FAR prefer the Fresh Pond location, despite its horrible parking/rotary situation. I was at that location during the crazy shopping day before Thanksgiving trying to find what I needed on a long list. I was stressed, tired, and just started asking employees for help finding stuff. It’s probably the most high maintenance I have ever been as a customer, usually I like to be left alone. I have to say Customer Service at Fresh Pond was A++

      • Liberty says:

        The horrible teeny tiny awkward parking lots of TJ (every one I’ve ever been to while traveling and living here and there on project assignments) make me want to smash their fruit on the floor. And the staff in at least three were snarky and passive aggressive to the people in front of me; by the time it was my time and they said something I give them my special death glare. In each location there are nice staff too, but the smugs there, gah! I’d do anything to avoid them when I was spending a few months near one. I kept wanting to like them more than I did.

        That said, I have friends who adore them so much it’s like that Portlandia spoof about TJ.

      • Boston Green Eyes says:

        Ha ha @Hudson Girl! I know someone who works at the Arlington location and I know that the person can be very difficult at times. I know that I have to be in a good mood in order to go to a Trader Joe’s or I’m doomed…

  6. HeyThere! says:

    When is she due? This is the never ending pregnancy.

  7. GoodNamesAllTaken says:

    I can’t imagine why she finds TJs creepy. I’m not a fan of any grocery store that you can’t count on to have basic ingredients like basil or cilantro, so I don’t go there often. It annoys me to shop there and then have to go to another store for one thing. But creepy?

    • Jenns says:

      Yeah, what is creepy about it? That’s an odd term to use.

    • GingerCrunch says:

      Right? Just go in, grab your organic Stevia, nut butter and WINE and get the hell out. It’s not a big deal. And don’t forget some cheap, pretty flowers if you want to treat yourself!

      • Kitten says:

        Yes, it is always a tactical mission but it can be done if you stay focused and you know where things are located.

    • doofus says:

      I don’t find it creepy…some of the TJ devotees (like my sister) are “creepy” in their devotion to the store, but the store itself? ANNOYING. as are the customers, at least in the one near me. I went in there, having never been there before, and wanted to browse. BIG MISTAKE. the regulars had NO TIME for me walking slowly, taking my time, looking at items…they were rude as all hell. and yes, the aisles are too small and the lane lines too long…I walked out of there with not a single item.

      give me Shop Rite any day.

      • GoodNamesAllTaken says:

        Ugh, doofus, the ones near me are seeew superior and organic and gender neutral and Birkenstock. They aren’t rude exactly, just sort of silently pitying and impatient if you have to ask a question. And that bell scares the wits out of me, too.

      • Tara says:

        Trader Joes does have awesome veg and vegan products and is affordable. As for the rudeness of regulars, as long as you’re not positioning yourself in the middle of the aisle and are cognizant of other customers around you, it shouldn’t be a problem.

      • Bridget says:

        The folks who work at the TJs near me are so nice! One day I one of my kids had a full on toddler meltdown, and no less than 5 separate employees asked if they could do anything to help – one even busted out a box or granola bars in case it was because he was hungry.

      • doofus says:

        “As for the rudeness of regulars, as long as you’re not positioning yourself in the middle of the aisle and are cognizant of other customers around you, it shouldn’t be a problem.”

        I wasn’t. I’m the person who, even in Shop Rite’s super-wide aisles, puts her cart to the side while I browse the shelves as I hate it when people leave their cart in the middle of the aisle and block all traffic.

        I was VERY aware that there were 100 people, all with shopping carts and spouse/children in tow. I stood to the side. I am a courteous shopper/browser. however, they were still rude, sneering at the newbie.

        GNAT, the level of superiority wafting off folks was palpable. not as bad as Whole Paycheck (Foods), but def there.

      • trilby227 says:

        I’ve been shopping at Trader Joes and in grocery stores, and people have reached over me, under me and in front of me to get what they want. I guess that is approved behavior now. People don’t like it when your standing in the way of them getting their cookie butter!

    • antigone says:

      Yeah, why “creepy?” I’m sorry, but I think she’s very vapid and annoying. If she’s going to put stuff out there on Twitter she needs to learn how to spell correctly. The misuse of “to” and “too” by a native English speaker is sad. I remember learning that in 3rd grade. Also, does she really think that people at TJ’s sense her “uncomfortableness?” How self centered can you be?

      Lastly, did she even think about the fact that if TJ’s were going out of business thousands of people would lose their jobs? Probably not. This is a women who is good buddies with Kim Kardashian. I have a friend whose husband is an assistant manager at TJ’s and their family depends on his income. He’s worked at a number of retail establishments and according to him TJ’s is the best in terms of salary and how they treat their employees.

  8. Bridget says:

    It’s a grocery store. How on earth is it weird and creepy?

    • Kitten says:

      There’s nothing creepy about Trader Joes. The Johnny FoodMaster that used to be in my ‘hood before Whole Foods replaced it was the DEFINITION of creepy.

      Totally off-topic but I placed third for women in my 10K yesterday and won my age group for women.
      Thought I’d share my good news with you because I know you’re a fellow runner 🙂

      • Bridget says:

        Congrats, awesome job! That’s actually a ‘bucket list’ item for me – place in a race – but since I’m in my mid 30s I’m in the fastest age group for women and can’t hang!

        I can thing of individual establishments that are weird, but to call a whole chain “creepy”? Sheesh. Not to mention, TJs is one of the most affordable and accessible sellers of fresh, organic produce. It makes me feel like what makes it “creepy” is that people that aren’t wealthy can shop there.

      • GoodNamesAllTaken says:

        WOW! Kitten that is so amazing! I’ve never known anybody who placed and won! I am ridiculously proud of you! 👣🍺👟

      • Kitten says:

        Thank you! It was a special win considering I was sidelined with an injury just 5 weeks ago. Yeah I noticed that they changed the age groups for my race so instead of 35-40 or whatever, it’s now 30-39. I didn’t realize that mid-thirties is fastest age group for women..I would have thought 20-29 would be the most competitive.

        It does sound a bit like classism. The funny part is that TJ’s has such a chill, happy vibe (I mean as much as a grocery store can be chill and happy) and is one of the least creepy grocery stores out there.

        ETA: Gnatty-thank you! I didn’t win any money (only first place gets cash) but I got a bunch of cool prizes. I’m still on a bit of a high to be honest. It snowed all morning here yesterday (my race was at 1PM) and the winds were gusting 50MPH along the race route which is along the water followed by 1.5 miles of hills. It’s a really challenging course so I was pretty pleased with the outcome.

      • BooBooLaRue says:

        Johnny Foodmaster sounds like Cambridge, MA to me, I knew it well. Very creepy.

      • Tifygodess24 says:

        That’s awesome! Congrats Kitten! ❤️

      • Sarah says:

        Haha ok Kitten, this may the neighborhood I live in–because I asked my housemate yesterday what store used to occupy what is our local whole foods and she said “Johnny foodmaster!” And I looked at her like “Johnny who??” Yeah I’m not originally from Mass. lol

      • Sadezilla says:

        Good job from a former runner who misses it!

      • Magnoliarose says:

        Great! That is quite an accomplishment to be proud of. You are right, mid thirties is very competitive so it makes it even more impressive.
        I’m glad to know you are healed.
        Did your Scottish Folds give you a parade?

      • Kitten says:

        @BooBoo-Somebody actually got stabbed inside the Johnny’s that used to be in Charlestown–that’s how shady that place is! I was not sad when they got bought out by Whole Foods, although I do miss having a place nearby that sells Polar Seltzer (I’m addicted).

        @Magnoliarose-LOL! My Folds were decidedly unimpressed
        The reaction I got from them when I got home was : -_-

      • Bridget says:

        Yeah on the age bracket stuff, especially when it comes to 13.1 and 26.2. And it sounds like you’re coming back from your injury!

  9. Lex says:

    Speaking of ridiculous April fools jokes… Can we briefly discuss Aerie’s colossal mistake? They used plus size male models to pretend like they were to going to accept different body types into their ads…and then announced it was all just a joke. Apparently not even the models were aware this was an elaborate set up. Because, ha ha! Heavy people are funny!

  10. Kate says:

    I don’t feel like there is a very long thought process between what happens in her head and what comes out in her social media accounts. I’m with everyone here asking how a grocery store can be creepy.

  11. EEV says:

    Totally off topic, but when did ‘uncomfortableness’ become a word? Has no one heard of ‘discomfort’??

    • swak says:

      Because if people say a “word” enough it becomes an actual word that everyone will use. I liken it to the word “prolly” for probably – drives me nuts!

  12. Whey says:

    I don’t appreciate all this hate for TJ’s! They pay their workers a living wage and offer healthcare for employees that average 20+ hours a week. I get that some people have gripes about their products but I will always be happy to buy from a chain that takes care of their employees. The US needs more employers like Costco and TJ and less Wal-mart.

    • rahrahrooey says:

      I agree! And who is forcing these people to shop there anyway? Don’t go in there, it’s that simple.

    • Esmom says:

      Yes. And as I stated above, the people are amazingly friendly. Many have other jobs but work there because of the benefits and because they enjoy it. The turnover at the two that I’ve frequented is really low and I can see why.

    • Bridget says:

      Not to mention the fact that they have AFFORDABLE fresh, quality produce.

      Folks, they’re small and with limited selection because that’s how they keep costs down. They pay less for their leases and stock management.

      • claire says:

        Yours is fresh? Ours isn’t. That’s the biggest complaint around here: produce and bread that will go bad in a day or two and over-packaging.

      • Bridget says:

        Really? Ours is great. Though that’s actually an issue with their supplier more than the store. The Safeway near me is like that too, to the point where I just gave up getting certain items there because they’d go bad so quickly.

    • GoodNamesAllTaken says:

      Good point.

    • Mixtape says:

      One more pro-TJ’s comment: I’ve volunteered at our local soup kitchen several times, and they get huge deliveries every day from the areaTJs of all the expired food. The TJ’s desserts are particularly popular with the patrons!

    • antigone says:

      +1 @ Whey! I have a friend that works there and he has nothing but good things to say about how they treat their employees.

      • Alarmjaguar says:

        Yep, my sister-in-law works there (and my brother used to, it is where they met) and she’s always been positive – she’s been there for years.

  13. Ann says:

    That’s funny because I thinks SHE is weird and creepy!

  14. Skins says:

    This chick is just thirsty and annoying. The only reason people are interested in her is because of her husband

    • Sam says:

      I’ve always wondered if she was ever a “name” before hooking up with John Legend. She’s a model, but I never remember seeing her in anything before she was linked to him (I’m sure she did work, I just was never able to recognize her). Wikipedia says she was a Deal or No Deal model and did print work for some mid-range companies. So not like a huge deal “model” until the SI stuff, I think.

      • Magnoliarose says:

        No she was never a top model. It’s her husband. I’m sure if she married someone who wasn’t famous, we wouldn’t know her.

    • claire says:

      Nah. People are interested in her because she’s smart, witty and funny. Her open personality is refreshing amongst all of the hyper-fake celebs’ social media out there.

      • Dee says:

        Lol at smart, witty, and funny. But we are all entitled to our own opinions.

        I like the “dumb as hair” comment, much more accurate.

      • Bridget says:

        Well yeah, she’s witty… for a model.

      • claire says:

        You’re right. Your two opinions outweigh her millions of fans. True LOL.

  15. M.A.F. says:

    Not sure what is creepy and weird about Trader Joe’s. At least they don’t over price their food, looking at you Whole Foods.

  16. Sam says:

    TJs can be a lifesaver if you happen to be on a budget. Their organic produce is far, far cheaper than almost anywhere else. And I love how they price their bananas. Yeah, it is kind of a bare bones place, but I think that’s part of why they can keep the staples so cheap. I wouldn’t expect a wealthy person to really get the appeal of it.

  17. SamiHami says:

    I’ve only ever gone to a TJ’s one time. The aisles were very narrow and it made it difficult to browse. It was an unpleasant experience and we ended up leaving without buying anything because of how crowded it was and because they didn’t have enough registers open-the lines were ridiculously long. I’ll stick with Earth Fare.

  18. Kimbers says:

    I’d rather trader Joe than whole food. Talk about creepy. Everything in the produce dept is eerie perfect. Organic food isn’t always so flawless.weird.

  19. FingerBinger says:

    I’ll take cheap trader Joe’s over the insanely expensive whole foods any day.

  20. Miss M says:

    I like TJs, but I get more gluten free options at Whole foods.
    I used to like Chrissy.

  21. Ana says:

    I noticed that in order for her to get some press, she resorts to saying negative things about others, throwing shades on other people’s situation.

    I love TJ but parking is always an issue.

  22. Amelie says:

    TJ is pretty much where I do all my grocery shopping. There are two in Manhattan–one by Union Square and on the Upper West Side. I live a block from the UWS one so it’s super convenient and affordable which a must when you are paying NYC rent. I do not go on weekends, it gets ridiculously crowded and you basically have to shop through the store waiting in line as it winds through the different sections. I have seen the line go out the door sometimes with a bouncer controlling the crowds! I go in the middle of the week after 9 PM and I can shop in peace. Every NYC borough has one except for the Bronx.

    The employees can be annoying with their constant cheer and chatty at the cash register but that’s a small thing to endure for the quality and prices.

  23. prettylights says:

    I love TJ’s. There are two very close to me – a larger one that has the wine section and a smaller one that is food only. My husband and I just went there last week. I spent $37 on 6 bottles of wine and we spent like $65 and stocked up our freezer plus got other stuff like juice, cereal, and whole peppercorns. Their frozen meals are good for nights when we don’t feel like cooking fresh, which we usually try to do, or if we just can’t figure out what we want.

    Anyway, I’ve never gotten a ‘creepy’ vibe from TJ’s. Yes, it can be a bit crowded and they don’t have everything there but: their prices on fruits and vegetables are great, they have a nice selection of cheeses, I’ve liked almost everything I’ve tried of their own brand stuff, and it’s a good place to get stuff like Hemp seeds, Chia seeds, and Flax seeds for my smoothies without paying Whole Foods prices. I can walk 1 block from my apartment to go to Whole Foods and I rarely go there due to the ridiculous prices. I’d much rather go to Trader Joe’s.

  24. Irma says:

    I live 2 miles from a trader joes. Was there yesterday. They carry 4 types of butter and exactly 1 type of quinoa. Not sure what the author is talking about.
    Also contrary to popular belief, trader Joes began in so cal as a wholesaler essentially, for beer wine and cheese. They imported European brands at low cost and eliminatedo the middle man distributor to do so.
    They are not and never were a health store. Most of their breads are spectacularly filled with weird additives and fillers for example.

    They have adapted to changes in consumer habits and added more so called healthy foods over the years as well as veggies etc but they are not a health store or full scale grocer.

    And Chrissy tiegan is ridiculous at times. Weird and creepy? Employees are very nice and friendly at trader Joes almost without exception. And they carry some dam fine imported cheeses at a good price point.

    Personally I find mainstream grocery stores weird and creepy. I always spend 50 dollars without getting much at those types of stores. And they smell gross and so much of what they sell doesn’t even qualify as food.

    That said, I get a lot of dry goods online such as vitacost.

  25. Beckysuz says:

    Love love love TJs! I can get tasty gluten free food for myself and the kiddo without breaking the bank. Their GF waffles are the best I’ve had( toasted with butter and Nutella..yummmm) and their gf bread is actually soft. I appreciate being able to buy good quality food and organic items without having to sell them my firstborn to pay for it(looking at you whole foods). Plus they sell fresh flowers that are beautiful, inexpensive and they last forever..7+ days!

    As far as the overly happy employees, well I personally like that because I’m a pretty friendly person too. And I’ve read several times that TJs really treats their employees well, with good pay and good benefits. So they are prob happy because they actually enjoy their jobs, and I’m happy because I enjoy spending my money with a company that I like. Always better to support companies that are treating their employees well.

  26. Dee says:

    I love TJ. And John Legend’s wife is an idiot who needs to know when to be quiet on the interwebs.

  27. me says:

    She complains a lot. I don’t know but she’s doing a great job of making herself seem super annoying. She’s going to be as bad as Coco when her daughter is born…non-stop pics and baby poses.

  28. DTX says:

    “Weird and creep TOO me” <<<<<< Am I the only one who noticed? Nothing drives me crazier than people using "To, Too and Two" the wrong way/interchangeably. It immediately distracts me and I can't pay attention to anything else they write.

    • word says:

      you mean *creepy* not creep 🙂

    • elle says:

      My people (or person, as the case may be)! That was the first thing I noticed.

    • antigone says:

      Yes! I noticed that, too! It’s really annoying. If you are a native English speaker with a high school degree you should know the difference.

  29. Adrien says:

    She follows the newsfeed of yahoo. Well.

  30. Amy says:

    Never been so eager to comment, and it’s because of a grocery store – What!?! I just love Trader Joe’s and anyone who thinks it’s “creepy” and says so publicly (?) is veering toward creepy in my book. Strange, but I don’t know this gal, so maybe she is! 🙂

  31. Whitney says:

    I think she’s fun. I don’t get the hate. And I agree, there is something creepy about TJ’s.

  32. Snowflake says:

    I’ve never been in this store. But I looked at their website, and they have some great recipes! Will check tj’s out

  33. Lena horne says:

    At least she got that mop cut. Plus,why do I want to always see her naked?

  34. cakecakecake says:

    I love Trader Joe’s and hate Chrissy…she is annoying and desperate for some Tyra fame.
    dumb