Are "Donettes" Donuts?

Now and again we encounter these small chocolate-covered or powder-covered "donettes" on snack tables or contenental breakfast buffets.  But before we eat them, we ask: "Are these really donuts?"

It's a great question--not merely existential in origin--but from a dietary perspective as well.  If you can pop it whole into your mouth, is it really a donut?  Isn't a donut a food one can dunk or break apart? 

Last week I conducted my own informal poll and arrived at the conclusion that 50% of Americans believe the donette is a donut, and 50% believe it is not.  I also learned that the poll does not reflect political or religious affiliation, but reflects an evenly divided populace. (*)

I would, however, like to expand my poll numbers and that is why I'm asking for your help.  Would you like to weigh in?  Drop me a line and tell me what you think:  Is the donette a donut?

(*) Poll percentages reflect an accuracy give or take 50%, as two people were polled--one a Catholic and the other a Methodist.  Sex may also be a factor, as both were males, and one had eaten a donette within 24-hours of the polling.