Peep-o-liscious

[pieces o nine]

D I S C L A I M E R
I am aware that this is not, strictly speaking, *food*. I shall post here anyway.

In 4th Grade I was puzzled by something and asked Sr. Josetta why we celebrated the life, death, and resurrection of a Jewish teacher with baked ham. I learned an important lesson that day: asking these kinds of questions gets you (1) no theological answers and (2) an extra fifty thousand years in Purgatory.

As an adult I like to concoct my own sacred traditions. I now celebrate the Spring Equinox  with one package of Peeps purchased --[for 50% off!]-- on the day after Easter Sunday. Today I ventured out in great excitement for what weird treasures awaited and found a horrifying new color:


Here is the dreadful follow-through, too horrifying to post without cover of a concealing link:
Peep Carnage.

No cats were harmed in the filming of this documentation.


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To help liven up dull family dinners: Peep Waldorf Salad .

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The scientifically minded may also consult: Peep Research.

[Scriblerus the Philosophe]

Oh
My
GOD(dess)


The peep solubility test makes me glad I don't eat them. Food that does not dissolve in sulfuric acid should not be classified as such. Calk, maybe.

[Aphos]

In a similar vein is the T.W.I.N.K.I.E.S. Project


T.W.I.N.K.I.E.S. stands for Tests With Inorganic Noxious Kakes In Extreme Situations.

[pieces o nine]

Great Twinkies link, Aphos; thanks!

Hmmm... yesterday, the "Four Poptarts of the Apocalypse".
Tomorrow, the "Four Snax of the Apocalypse": Poptarts, Peeps, Twinkies, and ? ? ?



Scribble: there *is* one common household solution which seriously compromises the Peep glycodermis . . . cat spit.     >^_^<

[anthrobabe]

really great links

as well as being funny the 'science' ones can serve to show our children that science has a rhyme and reason even if on the surface it makes no sense(nothing disolves peep-eyes???) and that we need to teach science and not ancient handed down stories(at least in school- what one believes or teaches at ones home is absolutely none of our business-and one is welcome to do so at all times). I sincerely hope that many, many grade school science teachers see this and will even try it.

BTW-- my cats had fun with both peeps and the baskets (but none of that fake grass stuff-it is dangerous for pets)

[Pachyderm]

I am heartily glad that the Peep is, as far as I am aware, unavailable in the UK. I may have to import some just for experimentation.

[Bob in a quantum-state-of-faith]

Alas, my favorite marshmallow treat was the toasted coconut covered ones.

I've looked-- but have not found peeps with coconut coverings.

Too bad.

[Sibling Chatty]

The Peep Waldorf Salad was...astounding.

Of course, the essence of a fruit salad that is called 'Waldorf' in any way is the presence of APPLES... Meh, whadda ya expect from Salon.

I have a friend that will not eat Peeps unless they've been frozen, then toasted over an open flame and put on Graham crackers with chocolate. Sm'eeps. (Why he freezes them, I don't know...unless it's to pop the eyes off, 'cause he does that.)

You should submit the Peepilicious Kitteh Carnage photos to I Can Haz Cheezburger.

[pieces o nine]

Sm'eeps...what a concept!

Now I will have to go out tomorrow for a *second* package of half-off Peeps (I'm guessing that the more traditional yellow or pink ones would be best?) as well as chocolate, and graham crackers...

Mmmmm... Sm'eeps...

[anthrobabe]

Alas, my favorite marshmallow treat was the toasted coconut covered ones.

I've looked-- but have not found peeps with coconut coverings.

Too bad.

Close not exact- but close

[Opsa]

why we celebrated the life, death, and resurrection of a Jewish teacher with baked ham.

OMG, I love you forever for asking that question!!!!

That cat is adorable! Looks a lot like our Pucca-pie tuxedo kitty.
The Washington Post started an annual Peeps diorama contest last year:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/photo/gallery/070402/GAL-07Apr02-69859/index.html

Also- it's big fun to put Peeps in a microwave oven and watch them grow.

[Sibling Chatty]

Place two Peeps opposite one another, having them both holding a toothpick at wing level. Microwave, observing as you do. Peep Jousting!! Give them eyepatches and an earring or hat and they could be PeePirate Swashbucklers defending their ship!!

[Bob in a quantum-state-of-faith]

Alas, my favorite marshmallow treat was the toasted coconut covered ones.

I've looked-- but have not found peeps with coconut coverings.

Too bad.

Close not exact- but close

THAT'S IT! 

Actually, it's amusing, really-- I just bought a pack of these last night...

[pieces o nine]

The Washington Post started an annual Peeps diorama contest last year:

The Peep-o-Suction Clinic is my favorite! The before-and-after photos are great!
Thanks for posting this link.

[Opsa]

You're most welcome, PO9. And yes, that one is delightfully disturbing. As is #17: "Soylent Green is Peeps!"