RobRez 1,895 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Looks like the Hostess Bakery in Philly just closed down. No more Wonderbread, or Twinkies, or any other favorite treats. However, I can't help think that somehow, the Health index of our nation just went up 1 notch. Still a bummer. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yakdung 2,926 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) Unions kill another enterprise. Edited November 16, 2012 by yakdung 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brad cole 65 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 I hate twinkies ,but it it aggravates me that they were once part of the american landscape, and will be gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mostholycerebus 415 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 I just left the local supermarket, the hostess aisle was EMPTY. Not even a few smashed boxes laying around. I only had one maybe twice a year, but they were goood. Dunno what im gonna pack the bunker with now though, they were high calorie and had a longer shelf life than the russian ammo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sunnybean 939 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Rob, your bus is now even more of a collector's item. 82 years and now gone. :-( 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spartacus 1,619 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Some company will buy the brand and their stuff will be back. Would be very surprised if that didn't happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 +1 but they might not go for the deal if the purchaser has to buy all the baggage too. What usually happens is that bankruptcy court can apportion out the obligations including pension debt and convert it to a flat percentage. Then stuff like the brand label, bakeries, goodwill, etc are sellable assets. Often, they just write off a bunch of the debt and stay in business with plans assigned by the court rather than negotiated. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted November 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 I would say for anyone who really loves Twinkies to Run out and get 'em quick..........but those folks probably don't do a lot of Running. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spartacus 1,619 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 I always thought the Twinkies and Ho-Ho's were kind of..... yuck. But then my weakness is Chips-Ahoy and Butterfinger bars (me and Bart). Sometimes peas and carrots just don't fill the need. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rnemhrd 165 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Well this may never happen now... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sunnybean 939 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 I would say for anyone who really loves Twinkies to Run out and get 'em quick..........but those folks probably don't do a lot of Running. You'd be surprised. I went to Albertsons for some Bloddy Mary fixings and checked out the Hostess section. Cleaned out. Went to the Connoco for gas. Cleaned out. Apparently the husky kids can run when supplies get critical. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mogunner 240 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 I make my own Twinkies, they won't last 30 years but they taste better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted November 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 I always thought the Twinkies and Ho-Ho's were kind of..... yuck. But then my weakness is Chips-Ahoy and Butterfinger bars (me and Bart). Sometimes peas and carrots just don't fill the need. I got yer Finger Right here!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bayoupiper 738 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 This could not come at a worse time! What with several states legalizing marijuana.............. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superhawk138 202 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 No more twinkies!!! Now how are we going to compare reliability between AK's and AR's 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted November 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Now that Ak vs. Twinkie video will be "Vintage"....... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
termite 463 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 I bought a pack MONTHS ago on the way to work, opened the pack, ate one and had a truck come in for a delivery. Sat the pack on the pallet rack and went about my business, they sat there for about 3 months, opened pack and all, and look like the day I bought them. Hell, even the rats in the shop didn't touch them. Now what's wrong with this picture...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VR762Shooter 838 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 I bought a pack MONTHS ago on the way to work, opened the pack, ate one and had a truck come in for a delivery. Sat the pack on the pallet rack and went about my business, they sat there for about 3 months, opened pack and all, and look like the day I bought them. Hell, even the rats in the shop didn't touch them. Now what's wrong with this picture...... That's just cuz the rats didn't have an AK to use it in a torture test 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 This could not come at a worse time! What with several states legalizing marijuana.............. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Donkeyshins 87 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) Unions kill another enterprise. Blame is as much, if not more on Silver Point and Monarch (hedge funds). They wanted the unions to give up their pensions and COL increases after they had already made concessions to the tune of $110+ million. Kinda fucked up when the CEO was making $1.2M / year and had gotten a 75% raise. So much for the 'job creator' myth. -D Edited November 17, 2012 by Donkeyshins 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mostholycerebus 415 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Blame is as much, if not more on Silver Point and Monarch (hedge funds). They wanted the unions to give up their pensions and COL increases after they had already made concessions to the tune of $110+ million. Kinda fucked up when the CEO was making $1.2M / year and had gotten a 75% raise. So much for the 'job creator' myth Hopefully those thoughts keep the 18k employees warm at night when they cant afford heat because of the endemic unemployment they now face. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2142Dad 6,559 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Just follow the money, Little Debbie was quoted as saying "Fuck Ya Bitches" 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) There's always Little Debbie! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUP5rwVNJko Fuck unions Edited November 17, 2012 by patriot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Where was their bailout? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57551240-71/opening-ebay-bid-for-a-twinkie-$8000/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Eagle 839 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Where was their bailout? That's probably what they were hoping for. After all, he bailed out their "brothas and sistas" in Detroit. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyDingDongs 158 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 First thing yesterday morning, I went to the local grocery store. Not a Hostess product in sight. Went on a "twinkie hunt" this afternoon, still no luck. Damn you, Little Debbie and your stupid "Cloud Cakes!" It's not the same, damnit!!! The twinkie is the edible equivalent of Avtomat Kalashnikova: When absolutely, positively every motherfucker in the room must have high blood sugar. Accept no substitutes. -sniff- Farewell, sweet golden deliciousness. -sniff- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rnemhrd 165 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 First thing yesterday morning, I went to the local grocery store. Not a Hostess product in sight. Went on a "twinkie hunt" this afternoon, still no luck. Damn you, Little Debbie and your stupid "Cloud Cakes!" It's not the same, damnit!!! The twinkie is the edible equivalent of Avtomat Kalashnikova: When absolutely, positively every motherfucker in the room must have high blood sugar. Accept no substitutes. -sniff- Farewell, sweet golden deliciousness. -sniff- You doe'nt happen to have a Escalade with a V-plow on it do ya? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Spartacus 1,619 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'd bet most of us have waken up next to far worse. I'd give 'er a twinkie! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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