After exclusively selling delicious cookies to humans for decades, Girl Scouts of America is expanding into dog treats. TODAY show host Al Roker was among the first to try Patch Pals, even though they are not meant for humans.
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"TODAY" Show Host Al Roker Gets Gross
The moment happened during the NBC morning news show's third hour on Sep. 8. During the segment, the Girl Scouts introduced Patch Pals, a soft-baked blueberry muffin-flavored dog treat made in collaboration with Bark.
Zadie, a TODAY staffer's rescue dog, first sampled the treat. Then 72-year-old weatherman Roker took a bite. Roker said the treats were "not bad." However, his co-anchors, Dylan Dreyer and Craig Melvin, were not having it.
"That is disgusting!" said Melvin. "I can't believe you just did that. Oh God, you ate dog food!"
"I've been to the commissary," joked Roker. "Kidding, the commissary's fantastic, especially Mr. Lee at the sushi bar."
Dreyer then checked the box to see what the treats were made of. She discovered something unexpected.
"I want to see if there's anything in there that he can't eat," she said. "It's actually all human ingredients."
Even so, when Melvin asked Dreyer if she wanted a sample of Patch Pals, she said, "I'll pass."
Patch Pals Is Not the First New Offering From the Girl Scouts This Year
As we mentioned above, Patch Pals are the first Girl Scout cookie for dogs. Each treat has one of four "patch" designs that represent "iconic Girl Scout experiences."
"For four-legged family members, Patch Pals offer a playful new way to take part in the fun," a press release said. They were made to celebrate "the bond between people and their pups."
But that's not all the Girl Scouts are offering in 2027. Another treat, an allergy-free cookie called Sparkables, will make its debut next year.
The treat is a collaboration with Partake. They are made in a special facility free of the nine major food allergens. The crunchy chocolate chip and sprinkles oatmeal cookies are gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan.
You can watch Roker eating a dog treat below.
