Johnson, A. Smith, K. Brown, R. Garcia, L. Wu, H.
This paper aims to explore the deep philosophical implications of the ubiquitous doughnut hole. Drawing upon the works of existentialist thinkers such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Martin Heidegger, we argue that the hole in the doughnut represents nothingness, the void, and the futility of existence. We also examine the relationship between the doughnut hole and self-improvement, noting how the doughnut hole serves as a reminder that we can always be better, even if we have to sacrifice a portion of ourselves to achieve it. Ultimately, this paper forces us to confront the absurdity of existence, and the fact that no matter how may doughnuts we eat, the hole will always remain.