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whynot_31

whynot_31

Some young men are thrilled at the prospect that the owner of PBR may make a bid for Twinkies.

When combined with marijuana, it would create a perfect evening for some...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-16/pabst-owner-metropoulos-is-considering-bid-for-hostess-brands.html

the psycho-ologist

YES! not that any of

whynot_31 said:

Some young men are thrilled at the prospect that the owner of PBR may make a bid for Twinkies.

When combined with marijuana, it would create a perfect evening for some...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-16/pabst-owner-metropoulos-is-considering-bid-for-hostess-brands.html

Yes! Not that I erm smoke or anything like that.

There are many nasty treat makers, for that post high carb nastiness craving.. I know all over Sunset Park there is this brand called BIMBO:

whynot_31

Bimbo looks bad.

whynot_31

Bimbo has money, and has expressed an interest: http://www.inquisitr.com/403557/hostess-may-be-bought-by-mexico-based-baking-company/#2DG5p77QcV7Ej0OD.99

MOD

I love bimbos!

whynot_31

The junior high school jokes about how a Ding Dong always wanted to be owned by a Bimbo write themselves:

prodigalson

I wouldn't quite ring the death knell as of yet ~ after all, Twinkies have been around since the dawn of civilization and will likely continue forever:

whynot_31

Yes, I think they will outlast us mere mortals.

booklaw

Yes, but what about Ring Dings and Hostess Cupcakes?

Can civilization survive without them?

whynot_31

Please define "civilization"

booklaw

The world as we know it, i.e. where all foods come wrapped in cardboard and plastic.

whynot_31

Those who buy meals at Wawa, Circle K, 7-11, and/or bodegas may have the hardest time waiting until the void left by Hostess is filled.

Will sales of Beef Jerky increase?

prodigalson

Twinkies are not all that difficult to make. So, if I want to eat some, I'll make my own.

But there is one product that no longer exists and, to me, too difficult to make at home. And I am soooooooo [expletive discreetly deleted by the poster] mad that Nabsico no longer makes these wonderful crackers:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/2026055375_b72adf4c56.jpg

They were so good with soups, esp with Yankee chowder. How I miss them!

whynot_31

Fear not, they will come back!

Here is your Twinkie update:

http://www.optimum.net/Finance/AP/Article?fmId=57533347-gj5

whynot_31

They will be back as early as July!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2013/06/24/billionaire-backed-twinkies-to-return-to-shelves-in-july/

whynot_31

While the brand has returned, those who want to own one of the former plants can still make a bid:

http://rabin.com/AuctionsAndEvents/AuctionOverview.aspx?AuctionID=MDEP-9C4MWX&PublishedItemCount=137&WebReady=Y&LPhoto=Y

prodigalson

Alas poor me!  I can  no longer eat foods that contain gluten.  Therefore, I shall never be able to eat an Twinkies again.  But fear not for I shall endeavor to make some. However, I will not be able to make seabiscuits as there just isn't any substitute for wheat. Argh!

Brooklynian

@prodigalson Unless you have celiac disease, I question your need to abstain from gluten. Life is too short to deny yourself Twinkies.

prodigalson

@prodigalson Unless you have celiac disease, I question your need to abstain from gluten. Life is too short to deny yourself Twinkies.

Aha!  I just read where Hostess (under its new company name - ever what that may be) is planning on creating a new gluten free Twinkies & am looking forward to it. Now if they can only create a GF Pilot seabiscuit!