A Disgruntled Granny Accuses Musselman's of Ripping Off Her Apple Sauce Recipe

It's an ad campaign, of course

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Granny’s such a troll thee days.

Meet elderly and disgruntled Helen from Westerville, Ohio. Aided by her grandson Bobby, she sets out to internet-shame the makers of Musselman’s Apple Sauce for ripping off her recipe.

Working in Helen’s kitchen, the pair create a series of accusatory videos. Helen’s catchphrase is “Hello, internet!” Bobby’s not so great working the camera. It’s all an ad campaign designed to play up Musselman’s homemade taste.

Establishing the saucy premise, here’s the first of several online clips:

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