Twinkie Maker Hostess Reaches the End of the Line

When one thinks of America, a very special pastry comes to mind.  A symbol of innocents and family values, of childhood and care-free living.  I am speaking of course of the beloved Twinkie.  For centuries the Twinkie and other Hostess goodies have ruled over rivaling snack foods (not factually of course as Hostess has “filed for Chapter 11 protection in January, its second trip through bankruptcy court in less than three years”).  However, this mascot of the American Dream seems to not simply be stepping down from its junk-food throne, but instead committing very deliberate suicide.  My fellow bloggers, the Twinkie has given up.  It’s simple, immaculate image cannot compete with today’s “sexy snacks”, such as the Oreo and Pop-Tarts.  The future consequences of the Twinkie’s extinction are not fully appreciated at this juncture, though they will most likely be catastrophic.  America will have to adopt another immortal treat appropriate for bomb shelters and “in case of apocalypse” kits, and honestly I don’t think any other snack has what it takes.