Hostess To Close - R.I.P. Twinkies
After reading this article (Hostess To Close) it's now plain to see that something all of us have loved since our childhood could be lost forever under financial crisis. Hostess is in the process of closing its door and will only be shipping out the snack cakes they have in their storage facilities.
This closer was brought on by a union strike that went a little farther than the workers had planned on. While some were willing to negotiate it all came down to a small union who refused to budge. The continued strike crippled the company who was already having management and financial difficulties.
While I think someone will buy the brands and company - heck, they already have a good thing set up - I can't help thinking about Zombieland. The great search for just one more Twinkie could now be a reality. What if someone doesn't buy them out and continue with the snack cakes that bring out the nostalgia in us all? Is this truly the death of the Twinkie?
Now, instead of having to fend off the undead while you search for the Hostess cake of your choosing, you'll be fending off other people who want them (WARNING: They may also appear as shambling, moaning, single-minded, purpose-driven entities that will do anything for their one last taste of Hostess!).
Not only is this alarming because it takes away something that triggers happy memories for most, but a great American company. Someone commented on the link when I shared it on Facebook, saying they'll prolly move the plant to a different country. Another comment brought that into stronger resonance when she said they would want to get away from the unions.
I guess we'll all have to wait and see if the Twinkie is resurrected from the grave after Hostess' funeral is over. Until then...R.I.P. Twinkie.
Copyrights owned by Rebecca Besser (article/art), 2012. All rights reserved.
This closer was brought on by a union strike that went a little farther than the workers had planned on. While some were willing to negotiate it all came down to a small union who refused to budge. The continued strike crippled the company who was already having management and financial difficulties.
While I think someone will buy the brands and company - heck, they already have a good thing set up - I can't help thinking about Zombieland. The great search for just one more Twinkie could now be a reality. What if someone doesn't buy them out and continue with the snack cakes that bring out the nostalgia in us all? Is this truly the death of the Twinkie?
Now, instead of having to fend off the undead while you search for the Hostess cake of your choosing, you'll be fending off other people who want them (WARNING: They may also appear as shambling, moaning, single-minded, purpose-driven entities that will do anything for their one last taste of Hostess!).
Not only is this alarming because it takes away something that triggers happy memories for most, but a great American company. Someone commented on the link when I shared it on Facebook, saying they'll prolly move the plant to a different country. Another comment brought that into stronger resonance when she said they would want to get away from the unions.
I guess we'll all have to wait and see if the Twinkie is resurrected from the grave after Hostess' funeral is over. Until then...R.I.P. Twinkie.
Copyrights owned by Rebecca Besser (article/art), 2012. All rights reserved.
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