San Francisco Mayor London Breed has partnered with 7-Eleven to introduce Japanese onigiri to convenience stores across the city. This initiative has sparked considerable attention after onigiri packages featuring Mayor London Breed's photo on the wrapper began circulating. The unique packaging was first noticed at a 7-Eleven store on Sansome Street and quickly gained viral status, attributed to a stunt by a local Bay Area artist. While some residents expressed excitement over the new food option, the use of Mayor Breed's image on the packaging has raised questions, such as 'Why was Mayor Breed's face on a Japanese snack?' and criticisms, with some suggesting it may serve as an in-kind campaign contribution to her re-election efforts.
An in-kind campaign contribution to Mayor Breed’s re-election? Who on earth would consider putting a photo of the failed San Francisco mayor on a food product? https://t.co/95ktSgj06o
A Japanese snack with a picture of Mayor @LondonBreed on the product showed up at a 7-Eleven store on San Francisco's Sansome Street and went viral after a Bay Area artist pulled off a stunt. https://t.co/4zQxFHYN3d
With the massive caveat that London Breed still sucks, this is very cool and putting your face on the delicious snack you brought your constituents is smart and good politics https://t.co/piKY1lIlrV
Why was S.F. Mayor Breed’s face on a Japanese snack at a local 7-Eleven? https://t.co/oe6IQXeiHn via @sfchronicle
Why was Mayor Breed’s face on a Japanese snack at a local 7-Eleven? https://t.co/1fKwyHIPw4
According to a thread on X, some 7-Eleven stores are selling Japanese onigiri — with a photo of Mayor London Breed on the wrapper. https://t.co/wy3xOQXtXi
Hell yes! Mayor London Breed partnered with 7-Eleven on a new initiative to bring Japanese onigiri to convenience stores in San Francisco. I’m beyond thrilled! Got in line early yesterday and snagged one 🍙 Thank you #7eleven https://t.co/gSZPdOhl3h