National Dunking Association

The National Dunking Association was a membership-based organization started by the Doughnut Corporation of America.^[1]^[2]^[3] It was established in the 1930s to help popularize doughnuts in North America.^[4]

At its peak, the association claimed millions of members across more than 300 chapters. Members included famous actors, athletes, political figures, and people of all ages.^[5]

Activities

Members were encouraged to eat doughnuts using the Official Dunking Rules, a step-by-step method outlined by the organization.^[6] The lighthearted rules referred to dunking donuts as a sport and instructed members to break their donuts in half before swishing them rhythmically in coffee, cocoa, tea, or milk.^[7]

The association held various doughnut-focused events including an annual convention in New York City.^[8]

Leadership

Presidents of the National Dunking Association included Jimmy Durante, Jack Lemmon, Red Skelton, Joey Bishop, and Johnny Carson.^[9] Bert Nevins served as the organization's vice president.^[10]

Famous Members

Location

The National Dunking Association was located at 50 East 42nd Street in New York City.^[10]

References

^ Taylor, David A. "The History of the Doughnut". Smithsonian Magazine.
^ "HOW DOUGHNUTS WON AMERICA". The New York Times. 6 May 1981. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
^ "Doughnut Corporation of America". Restaurant-ing through history. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
^ Penfold, Steve (2008). The Donut: A Canadian History. University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division. p. 33. ISBN 978-0802095459.
^ "National Dunkers to Act; Annual Convention Hopes to Clear Up Doughnut-Cruller Controversy". New York Times. 1941-10-09. Retrieved 2017-10-13.
^ "Photo" (JPG). static.comicvine.com. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
^ "Photo" (JPG). www.doughboysreno.com. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
^ "Dunkers Ask U.S. Defining Of Doughnut and Cruller". Retrieved 2017-10-13.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "The Great American Doughnut". Boys' Life. Vol. 59, no. 12. December 1969. p. 78.
^ ^a ^b ^c "M'Nutt Joins Dunkers, Convinced by Editorial". Retrieved 2017-10-13.
^ ^a ^b The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets. Oxford University Press. Apr 1, 2015. p. 227. ISBN 9780199313617.

[smithsonianmag/150405177-1] Taylor, David A. "The History of the Doughnut". Smithsonian Magazine.

[nytimes/doughnuts-america-2] "HOW DOUGHNUTS WON AMERICA". The New York Times. 6 May 1981. Retrieved 12 June 2023.

[restaurant-ingthroughhistory/doughnut-corporation-america-3] "Doughnut Corporation of America". Restaurant-ing through history. Retrieved 12 June 2023.

[4] Penfold, Steve (2008). The Donut: A Canadian History. University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division. p. 33. ISBN 978-0802095459.

[5] "National Dunkers to Act; Annual Convention Hopes to Clear Up Doughnut-Cruller Controversy". New York Times. 1941-10-09. Retrieved 2017-10-13.

[6] "Photo" (JPG). static.comicvine.com. Retrieved 2019-05-13.

[7] "Photo" (JPG). www.doughboysreno.com. Retrieved 2019-05-13.

[8] "Dunkers Ask U.S. Defining Of Doughnut and Cruller". Retrieved 2017-10-13.

[Boys'_Life-9] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "The Great American Doughnut". Boys' Life. Vol. 59, no. 12. December 1969. p. 78.

[nyti.ms-10] "M'Nutt Joins Dunkers, Convinced by Editorial". Retrieved 2017-10-13.

[Oxford_University_Press-11] The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets. Oxford University Press. Apr 1, 2015. p. 227. ISBN 9780199313617.

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