If you love sweet treats — or anything fun, for that matter — then you probably know that it’s officially Girl Scout Cookie season. Maybe you’ve seen a few troops around your town or city. Or, perhaps friends and relatives of Girl Scouts have posted digital cookie links online. (There’s also the chance that your stomach just knows that it’s Girl Scout Cookie season, and hey, we don’t blame you). Despite these traditional methods of getting the word out, some budding female entrepreneurs have gotten super creative with their marketing tactics — and Cardi B is so here for it.
Kiki, a Girl Scout in California, has been especially imaginative. In late January, her mother Shania Accius shared a video of Kiki rapping to Cardi B’s “Money” as a way to advertise for her cookie sales. But instead of reciting the actual lyrics, Kiki rapped about Girl Scout Cookies and the entrepreneurial goals of her troop.
“Thin Mints are the best, Savannah Smiles delish, Do Si Does are bliss, Tagalongs devine, Toffee Tastic blows my mind,” rapped Kiki. “Hey that really rhymes.” Brilliant.
The official Girl Scout Twitter shared the clip and tagged Cardi B. Eventually, Cardi B saw the video and loved it so much that she retweeted it.
After Cardi B’s retweet, Kiki’s video went viral and doubled her cookie sales goal!
I want all the cookieshhh https://t.co/BDMwP8xiX2
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) February 5, 2019
Seriously, how clever is her marketing idea?
This .@iamcardib MONEY remix is 💰🔥 pic.twitter.com/2GusmxFb3I
— Girl Scouts (@girlscouts) February 3, 2019
Kiki’s mom, Shania, was just as stoked that Cardi B shared the video.
Thank you for the retweet! This is "Kiki P's" mom. Kiki is sleeping right now, but when she wakes up it will be like Christmas Day to hear that you responded! Please reach out to me if you truly want cookies... my troop would love the support.
— Shania Accius (@ShaniaAccius) February 5, 2019
Cardi B fans around the world loved Kiki’s rendition. How could they not?
The whole Bardi Gang want that cookies mam ❣❣❣
— Cardi B PH Gang 🇵🇭 (@CardiBPHGang) February 5, 2019
Some even pegged it as the best remix ever made.
This is the best Money remix out there ❤️🔥
— Alicia (@aaliciahhh) February 3, 2019
It makes total sense, though. Who doesn’t love Girl Scout cookies?
The clip was enough to inspire Twitter users to find cookies of their own.
Now I need some GirlScout cookies....😂😂
— Karen Hopkins (@LiveLifeAbundan) February 5, 2019
But most importantly, Kiki’s video is the epitome of awesome.
… And adorable, obviously!
Many were quick to notice Kiki’s confidence as well.
The official Girl Scout Twitter account also took the time recognize Kiki’s hard work.
She definitely nailed the marketing & promotions badge!
— Girl Scouts (@girlscouts) February 5, 2019
They were super proud of her marketing skills.
Hi Mezzilicious, We're so proud Kiki has reached her cookie goal through her marketing and promotions skills!
— Girl Scouts (@girlscouts) February 5, 2019
Kiki’s video has been so popular that people have even heard about it on the radio.
I HEARD THIS ON THE RADIO TODAY!
— AlaynaRobison (@matthewsalayna) February 6, 2019
And according to her mom’s Instagram, Kiki has also been on the local news.
Seriously, how cool?
Go, Kiki, go!
Can we be Kiki when we grow up?
