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Crazy About Peeps -- And Not Just Eating Them
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You can always tell when something has found it's way into our pop culture, because people are willing to buy and appreciate it no matter how gross it looks or tastes. Such is a Peeps lot in life. Nothing more than whipped, airy sugar, most seem to buy them out of tradition, and without any hint of desire to ever consume them. Thankfully for us here at the Internet, enough of those uneaten Peeps have fallen into the hands of creative people, the kind who can't wait to put them to work for our collective entertainment.
Peeps: A Brief History
Peeps are produced by Just Born, a candy manufacturer based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Peeps were introduced nationally in 1958 by Pravin Pant Sr., a Nepali immigrant. When Just Born acquired Rodda Candy Company in 1953, they automated the process (originally the chicks were formed by hand) and mass-produced them. The yellow chicks were the original form of the candy — hence their name — but then the company introduced other colors and, eventually, the myriad shapes in which they are now produced.
Just Born has expanded its product line to include bats, cats, pumpkins, and ghosts for Halloween; hearts for Valentine’s Day; eggs for Easter; trees, gingerbread men, snowmen, and stars for Christmas; and red, white, and blue chicks and stars for the 4th of July.
Although the original Peeps were standard marshmallow flavor, some of the newer flavors include chocolate mousse (bunnies for Easter), strawberry and vanilla (hearts for Valentine’s Day), cocoa (cats and bats for Halloween), sugar cookie (gingerbread people for Christmas), and orange (eggs for Easter). In 2007, the “Spooky Friends”, mouth-sized Peeps in holiday-themed shapes, were introduced, as were peppermint flavored stars for the holiday season. Red Peep chicks are available at Canadian stores and at some Target locations.
Thanks Wikipedia!
The Official Peeps Website
As opposed to one of the OVER 200 unofficial ones. Really.
100 Ways to Kill a Peep
This great site is exactly what it sounds like, bringing us all a (semi) daily dose of fresh and cleverly-dispatched Peeps. You’ll find some of the better ones scattered throughout this guide.
Did You Know?
Peeps are not suitable for strict vegetarians or vegans, as they contain gelatin.
A Peep Wedding
I’ve had this picture saved on my computer for a few years now, meaning I haven’t a clue where it came from. That being said, can you really argue the need for its existence?
I didn’t think so.
Peep Research
This site is only for those who wish to see Peeps destroyed in some traditionally wonderful ways. Which leads me to wonder what is wrong with you that you haven’t clicked that link yet.
Peeps Lip Balm
Available on Amazon, and favorably reviewed (all things considered) by Serious Eats. Well done Peeps, well done.
The Easter Turducken
It’s a hollow chocolate bunny filled with mini-Cadbury Egg-stuffed Peeps. Not bad at only 500 calories.
See the full set of pics and creation process over at Asteroid
NSFW Link -- DO NOT CLICK
It’s my love of both Peeps and our freedom of expression that compels me to post this link… but I cannot stress this enough — DO NOT click it. Just don’t. If you do, you’ll wish you hadn’t, and it can’t be unseen. Trust me I tried.
I know what you’re thinking, and yes, this does count as child abuse.
"Office Space" remade with Peeps
Another 10 minutes of your life you should be more than happy to sacrifice. It’s what Jesus would have wanted you know.
Nice Peeps
Did You Know?
Although they are made of marshmallow, it is difficult to toast Peeps over a campfire, as the sugar coating tends to burn and become unpalatable.
BUNNYOCALYPSE
The Marshmallow Bunny Apocalypse is a gallery of episodes detailing the on-going painful deaths of some cute and innocent marshmallow bunny Peeps. Click away to see all 26 episodes of gooey carnage.
Peeps Diorama Contest
There are actually many Peeps Diorama Contests held every Easter, but The Washington Post’s is one of the biggest by far, garnering close to 1,000 entries each year. While it’s too late to enter the 2009 contest, CLICK HERE to scope out last year’s winners, and be sure to check back with the same page come Easter Sunday, when it will be updated with the top entries from this year.
"Peep" Show
How Peeps Are Made
It’s actually not nearly as gross as you’d imagine. Check out this slideshow for the full set of pictures on how a batch of these sweet and fluffy critters are created (SPOILER: they’re made from people!!!)
Crunchy Peeps Salad (Seriously)
Ingredients:
15 Assorted Peeps
1/2 head of cabbage
1 package ramen noodles
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1. Coarsely chop the cabbage and crush the noodles
2. Toss together Peeps, cabbage, and noodles
3. Mix the ramen season packet, oil, sugar and vinegar together
4. Pour liquid mixture into salad, toss evenly, and serve
Creepy Big Bird Made From Peeps
While admittedly well-crafted, this Big Bird just looks… sad. Must be the diabeetus.
Peeps Bikini
Yes please!
Did You Know?
The amount of Peeps chicks and bunnies eaten every Easter could wrap around the Earth — and then some!
The Peepsmobile
It must be super easy to pick up chicks in this thing.
I apologize for that.
Peeps in Outer Space (Game)
A nifty little time waster that lets you play one of two Peeps-themed games, where of course the object is to make them explode!
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Oh, the razor burn. But is it okay if I kind of love Jesus of Peeps?
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I like how you point out that the sugar coating tends to become unpalatable when toasted. And I hate you forever for the peepgina.
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The more you tell me not to clink on a link, the more I want to. Now, I really have to go to church on Sunday.
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