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Cinnabon apologizes for tasteless Carrie Fisher tweet

They say they meant well.

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Credit: Jennifer Brett

They say they meant well.
By Jennifer Brett
Dec 28, 2016

Cinnabon has deleted a tacky tweet it says was meant in tribute to late "Star Wars" actress Carrie Fisher.

After the iconic actress' death at age 60, the chain known for tacking 800 calories onto your trip through the mall food court posted the above image.

"You'll always have the best buns in the galaxy," was the comment.

MORE: Vintage photos of Carrie Fisher with "Star Wars" costars Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford

Cinnabon deleted the tweet but of course the Internet, like The Force, is forever.

Still, not everyone was upset:

This guy even created a new word:

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