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Throwing a birthday party for your biggest fan

Zapp's · Food and drink

A mom’s TikTok revealed her daughter had called Zapp’s Voodoo chips “People Chips” for over a decade. Zapp’s renamed its profiles to match.

Zapp's balloon arch and a People Chips birthday sign at the fan's party.
Image: WFLA

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In 2025, a mom’s TikTok, seen nearly 17 million times, revealed that her daughter had called Zapp’s Voodoo chips “People Chips” since she was two. Zapp’s renamed its social profiles to match, replied in her comments, mailed a PR box and threw a People Chips party for her 16th birthday, with a voodoo-doll balloon arch and custom signage.

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