The Peeps Blew Me Away

(Central Florida Bob ) #1

Those of you who use Bing as your search engine, probably noticed the marching formations of Peeps on the production lines at the Peep factory today. Did you read the info? (I guess the factory is called Just Born, and we’re supposed to capitalize PEEPS)

"These lavender marshmallow chicks—and their siblings of other colors—are destined to arrive in Easter baskets around the country today. Lots and lots of Easter baskets. On average, the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania produces 5.5 million PEEPS® every day, or more than 3,800 per minute. And all those PEEPS® have lots of company. According to the National Confectioners Association, Easter is a top-selling candy holiday in the US, second only to Halloween. "

Think of that: 5.5 million PEEPS per day. Even if that was a peak number they made getting ready for the holiday, that’s 38.5 million PEEPS per week.

Then think that PEEPS aren’t the only candy that gets sold for Easter. What about the chocolate bunnies, and the Cadbury eggs and all that junk. 50 Million? 75 Million pieces of candy per week?

I’m getting diabetes thinking about it.

(Darlene Horsley) #2

For the record…I have always hated PEEPS! Yuck!!!

(Central Florida Bob ) #3

LOL. I was trying to think if I’ve ever had one. I know I must have, but it must have been long ago.

(Darlene Horsley) #4

I think I got sick on Easter candy as a very young child. I don’t even like the chocolate bunnies and that’s saying something coming from a chocolate lover. PEEPS are disgusting though. LOL

(Karl) #5

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#6

I’ve had peeps… er … PEEPS, and don’t particularly like them. Nor the cheapo hollow chocolate rabbits, or seasonal Cadbury eggs.

But high quality chocolate cream and nut filled large Easter eggs… a nice treat. Fortunately haven’t had one in years, …but they were good tasting.

(Karen) #7

Loved the cheery little yellow PEEP in my Easter basket. Just one​:baby_chick::hatching_chick::hatched_chick:

K

(Darlene Horsley) #8

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

#9

We microwaved a peep in the college dorm, circa 1987. It puffed up to monstrous size then exploded. We found it hilarious. College humor was kind of juvenile.

(Sophie) #10

I guess you either like marshmallows or you don’t. I always liked the purple PEEPS…they just tasted better.

(Central Florida Bob ) #11

This is the only thing I’ve ever found worthwhile to do with a PEEP.

Well, that and putting them in a vacuum chamber and sucking the air out.

(Melis Jansen ) #12

I used to get these eggs that were actually made out of granulated sugar, probably held together with gelatin. They were hollow and had a little scene made out of candy that could be seen through a hole. I don’t think you were supposed to eat them. Of course I did eat them and got in trouble for that. I don’t understand why anyone would make a non-edible collectible item out of sugar.

(Tina Emmons) #13

Funny, the “Easter Bunny” still brings a basket for my grown daughter. She loves it! It’s hidden so she has to look for it. It’s fun for me too but I have to say I had a much harder time this year picking out the goodies with my new knowledge and WOL. I only got one chocolate bunny, PEEPS for decoration(I don’t think we’ve ever eaten them but they’re so iconic) and some little “eggs” for the bottom of the basket. The rest was little gifts. The candy companies are definitely making less on this household from now on! Will be nil when my girl goes full keto! She’s toying with the idea for now.