Oldsmobile now Twinkies
November 16th, 2012, 11:10 AM
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twinkies
i'm guessing you mean twinkies are going out of business,something i hadn't heard.there is another identical product called CLOUD CAKES,they might even be better if thats possible.jc
November 16th, 2012, 11:18 AM
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I suspect they're both victims of the same thing:
Upper level mismanagement and failure to plan.
If Olds had been given proper R&D dollars to keep up with modern demands, they would have had a chance to make a modern version of the great cars they made for years.
If Hostess had seen that the bright light coming at them was the locomotive of the healthier-eating train, and not the tractor-trailer of the next guy loading up on mass quantities of Wonder Bread and Twinkies at Sam's Club, they might have come up with some new foods people wanted to buy.
Heck, even McDonald's is now offering all sorts of salads, wraps, and coffees, along with "high-end" burgers, in addition to le Big Mac.
I mean, honestly, how often do you guys eat a Twinkie, or a SnoBall, or one of those fruit pies?
I used to have 'em a few times a week when I was a kid, now it's about once every 2-3 years, and, no, my kid doesn't eat 'em either - he lives off of other junk foods, but just isn't into those (and none of his friends are, either).
Look on the bright side, though: if you buy a few boxes now and stick 'em in the back of the closet, in fifty years your great-grandchildren will be able to know exactly what they tasted like
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Upper level mismanagement and failure to plan.
If Olds had been given proper R&D dollars to keep up with modern demands, they would have had a chance to make a modern version of the great cars they made for years.
If Hostess had seen that the bright light coming at them was the locomotive of the healthier-eating train, and not the tractor-trailer of the next guy loading up on mass quantities of Wonder Bread and Twinkies at Sam's Club, they might have come up with some new foods people wanted to buy.
Heck, even McDonald's is now offering all sorts of salads, wraps, and coffees, along with "high-end" burgers, in addition to le Big Mac.
I mean, honestly, how often do you guys eat a Twinkie, or a SnoBall, or one of those fruit pies?
I used to have 'em a few times a week when I was a kid, now it's about once every 2-3 years, and, no, my kid doesn't eat 'em either - he lives off of other junk foods, but just isn't into those (and none of his friends are, either).
Look on the bright side, though: if you buy a few boxes now and stick 'em in the back of the closet, in fifty years your great-grandchildren will be able to know exactly what they tasted like
.- Eric
November 16th, 2012, 11:19 AM
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The news reported the closure was due to strikes that crippled HOSTESS's ability to meet production needs. Wonder if it was the bakers again. http://newtown-pa.patch.com/articles...elves-d9697eed
EDIT: Eric I see you got in just before me. IMHO I don't think healthy eating choices has anything to do with the demise of Hostess. Look around and see how many folks walk out of 7-11 or a convenience store with nothing but 'healthy eating choices'.
EDIT: Eric I see you got in just before me. IMHO I don't think healthy eating choices has anything to do with the demise of Hostess. Look around and see how many folks walk out of 7-11 or a convenience store with nothing but 'healthy eating choices'.
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November 16th, 2012, 11:32 AM
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Well we know it wasn't because of the short shelf life of Twinkies
[QUOTE=Allan R;476589]The news reported the closure was due to strikes that crippled HOSTESS's ability to meet production needs. Wonder if it was the bakers again. [QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Allan R;476589]The news reported the closure was due to strikes that crippled HOSTESS's ability to meet production needs. Wonder if it was the bakers again. [QUOTE]
November 16th, 2012, 11:40 AM
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You know what's really weird? I've never (Cross my heart and may lightning color the rest of Erics BMW black if I'm lying) had a ho ho or twinkie! Guess that's cause I'm not a dessert guy. And if it doesn't look like chips, nachos or beer it's gonna be a loser in my books. So I guess I must be one of those guys who contributed to their demise? Naw - bought tons o' Wonder Bread. Now it's got a whole new meaning. Like "Gee, I wonder what bread to buy now?"
I think your comment matches Erics to a tee!
I think your comment matches Erics to a tee!
Look on the bright side, though: if you buy a few boxes now and stick 'em in the back of the closet, in fifty years your great-grandchildren will be able to know exactly what they tasted like
November 16th, 2012, 12:20 PM
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November 16th, 2012, 12:22 PM
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Allan, you never ate a Twinkie? what are you some kinda Russkie?
Twinkies are american just like baseball, apple pie and er (Oldsmobile)
And they are just like chips you just can't eat one.
Pat
Twinkies are american just like baseball, apple pie and er (Oldsmobile)
And they are just like chips you just can't eat one.
Pat
November 16th, 2012, 01:15 PM
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Uh huh....I like Tim Horton's hot donuts - does that count? Saw on the news yesterday a shop in the US selling special donuts filled with booze. IIRC the shop was called 'Drunken Donuts'. Made me hungry....
November 16th, 2012, 03:03 PM
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November 16th, 2012, 04:53 PM
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Looks like your old "Twinkies" lunchbox up in the attic will be worth something...
http://consumerist.com/2012/11/16/ho...h-box-on-ebay/
...providing that they do not get bailed out by the guberment....
http://consumerist.com/2012/11/16/pe...nkie-industry/
I sure hope the latter is not for real.
http://consumerist.com/2012/11/16/ho...h-box-on-ebay/
...providing that they do not get bailed out by the guberment....
http://consumerist.com/2012/11/16/pe...nkie-industry/
I sure hope the latter is not for real.
November 16th, 2012, 05:47 PM
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I will greatly miss my cherry filled fruit pies. Everymorning on my way to work for years i would buy a 44 oz of dr. pepper and 2 fruit pies one fro the drive and one for while i watched body filler dry . Ahhhh brings back memories .
November 16th, 2012, 05:56 PM
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Well if you really miss twinkies, remember wally world sells a clone of them.
Based on how well they cloned the "Little Debbie" snacks, I bet they will be a perfect sub.
I am surprised there had not been any patent infringements or anything yet.
Based on how well they cloned the "Little Debbie" snacks, I bet they will be a perfect sub.
I am surprised there had not been any patent infringements or anything yet.
November 16th, 2012, 05:59 PM
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Im brand loyalist. I have tried many other fruit pies but nothing beats the hostess brand. As for twinkies im suddenyl craving one havent had one in probably a solid 13 years. Chocolate milk and twinkies kick @$$ from what i remember.
November 16th, 2012, 06:05 PM
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I'm sad about all the lost jobs and inexcusable politics behind it, but otherwise, good riddance. I'm 34, and have struggled with weight almost all my life. I won't miss them and I don't need to eat them. Besides, I'm sure someone will buy the brand name.
November 16th, 2012, 06:25 PM
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There is going to be more jobs lost than what is being reported and another American Icon gone, piece by piece America is disappearing. Copper cutlass hit the bell with the twinkies and chocolate milk, I remember in High School eating them sitting in my 442 before school started, breakfast of champions. But it really is sad to see this country disappear, Dardin restaurants just said they will cut all full time workers to part time so they can stay open. I see big problems coming very very soon!!!
November 16th, 2012, 06:41 PM
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tastykakes
the mention of tastykakes rings a bell for me,i never heard of them until visiting my aunt and uncle in eddystone,pa. liked them enough to buy a bunch and bring them home to mass.every time we were there.was there also something called tandy-takes? jc
November 16th, 2012, 06:50 PM
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There is going to be more jobs lost than what is being reported and another American Icon gone, piece by piece America is disappearing. Copper cutlass hit the bell with the twinkies and chocolate milk, I remember in High School eating them sitting in my 442 before school started, breakfast of champions. But it really is sad to see this country disappear, Dardin restaurants just said they will cut all full time workers to part time so they can stay open. I see big problems coming very very soon!!!
November 16th, 2012, 06:57 PM
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The untold story is the other jobs that will be lost when those bakery's close. the local cafe will lay off a waitress or two, a checker at the local grocery, drug, hardware store will lose a job. Companies who sell raw product to the bakery's will cut back there labor force. The electrician, pipe fitter, and other service companies will cut back their work force. The ripple down effect is huge and is never mentioned.
November 16th, 2012, 07:17 PM
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Never heard of "Tandy Takes" but they do make "Candy Kakes" My fav is the Peanut butter ones. Think of a Reese cup spread on a white sponge cake
November 16th, 2012, 08:48 PM
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November 16th, 2012, 09:18 PM
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November 16th, 2012, 09:39 PM
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If they'd eaten Twinkies growing up, and been about a dozen degrees of latitude further south, they'd see things differently.
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