AdAge | Why the ‘N’ Word Caught Up With Deen After She Survived an Earlier Crisis
Hypocrisy Over Diabetes Had Not Sunk Her
Paula Deen hid her diabetes diagnosis for three years and then came out with her illness while signing on as spokesperson for a diabetes drug, all the while continuing to promote sugary, high-calorie recipes like Twinkie Pie, Deep Fried Cheesecake Fried Stuffing on a Stick.
Her brand, which is all about food, survived.