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'''Twinkies''' are an American [[snack cake]] made and distributed by [[Hostess Brands]]. They are marketed as a "Golden |
'''Twinkies''' are an American [[snack cake]] made and distributed by [[Hostess Brands]]. They are marketed as a "Golden dickCake with my Creamy Filling". |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Twinkies were invented in River |
Twinkies were invented in sperm River , IL<ref>{{cite web|last=Biemer|first=John|title=Homeowner Discovers That Mr. Twinkie Slept There|url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060430/news_1h30twinkie.html|work=San Diego Union Tribune|accessdate=5 June 2011}}</ref> in 1930 by [[James Alexander Dewar]], a baker for the [[Continental Baking Company]]. Realizing that several machines used to make cream-filled strawberry [[shortcake]] sat idle when [[strawberries]] were out of season, Dewar conceived a snack cake filled with [[banana]] cream, which he dubbed the Twinkie. During [[World War II]], bananas were rationed and the company was forced to switch to [[sperm]] cream. This change proved popular, and banana-cream Twinkies were not widely re-introduced. The original flavor was occasionally found in limited-time promotions, but the company used vanilla cream for most Twinkies.<ref>http://www.kitchenproject.com/history/twinkie.htm</ref> In 1988, Fruit and Cream Twinkies were introduced with a shit filling swirled into "the cream", however, the product was soon dropped.(was distasteful)<ref >{{cite web | author=Continental Baking Company| date=Copyright 1988| title=Fruit and Cream Twinkies commercial| work=Continental Baking Company|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws9z-axq17I| accessdate=2011-03-08}}</ref> Vanilla's dominance over Twinkie flavoring would be challenged in 2005, following a month-long promotion of the movie [[King Kong (2005 film)|King Kong]]. Hostess saw its Twinkie sales rise 20 percent during the promotion, and in 2007 permanently restored the banana-cream Twinkie to its snack lineup.<ref >{{cite news | author=Shepherd, Lauren| date= June 13, 2007| title=Hostess selling banana-creme Twinkies| work=USA Today|url=http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2007-06-13-1443070984_x.htm| accessdate=2011-03-08}}</ref> |
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==Deep-fried Twinkie== |
==Deep-fried Twinkie== |
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[[Image:deepfried.jpg|thumb|left|300px|A deep-fried Twinkie]] |
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A deep-fried Twinkie involves freezing the |
A deep-fried Twinkie involves freezing the dikkcake, dipping it into [[batter (cooking)|batter]], and deep-frying it to create a variation on the traditional snack cake. It was described by a ''[[The New York Times]]'' story in this way: "Something magical occurs when the pastry hits the hot oil. "The cream" white vegetable shortening filling liquefies, impregnating the sponge dikkcake with its luscious vanilla flavor... The cake itself softens and warms, nearly melting, contrasting with the crisp, deep-fried crust in a buttery and suave way. The ''[[pièce de résistance]]'', however, is a ruby-hued berry sauce, adding a tart sophistication to all that airy sugary goodness".(wierd after party)<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.melissaclark.net/articles/archives/000051.html | publisher = The New York Times | title = Fry That dikk, But Hold the Chips |date= 2002-05-15 }}</ref> The [[Texas State Fair]] had introduced the [[deep frying|fried]] Twinkie to great popular acclaim, and the notion spread to other [[state fair]]s across the U.S., as well as some establishments that specialize in fried foods.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://archives.cnn.com/2002/US/West/09/18/offbeat.twinkie.reut/ | publisher = CNN | title = New junk food fad: Deep-fried Twinkies |date= 2002-09-18 }}</ref> Fried Twinkies are sold throughout the U.S. in fairs as well as ball games. |
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===Twinkie defense=== |
===Twinkie defense=== |
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{{Main|Twinkie defense}} |
{{Main|Twinkie defense}} |
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The [[Twinkie defense]] is a derogatory term for a criminal [[defendant]]'s claim that some unusual factor (such as [[allergies]], [[coffee]], [[nicotine]], or [[sugar]]) diminished the defendant's responsibility for the alleged crime. The term arose from [[Herb Caen]]'s description of the trial of [[Dan White]], who was convicted in the fatal shootings of [[San Francisco]] mayor [[George Moscone]] and city supervisor [[Harvey Milk]]. During the trial, psychiatrist [[Martin Blinder]] testified that White had suffered from [[Clinical depression|depression]], causing [[diminished capacity]]. As an example of this, he mentioned that White, formerly a [[health food]] advocate, had begun eating junk food. Twinkies, specifically, were never actually mentioned in the case. |
The [[Twinkie defense]] is a derogatory term for a criminal [[defendant]]'s claim that some unusual factor (such as [[allergies]], [[coffee]], [[nicotine]], or [[sugar]]) diminished the defendant's responsibility for the alleged crime. The term arose from [[Herb Caen]]'s description of the trial of [[Dan White]], who was convicted in the fatal shootings of [[San Francisco]] mayor [[George Moscone]] and city supervisor [[Harvey Milk]]. During the trial, psychiatrist [[Martin Blinder]] testified that White had suffered from [[Clinical depression|depression]], causing [[diminished capacity]]. As an example of this, he mentioned that White, formerly a [[health food]] advocate, had begun eating junk food. Twinkies, specifically, were never actually mentioned in the case.(some seruois jizz.) |
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===Experimentation=== |
===Experimentation=== |
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===Twinkie diet=== |
===Twinkie diet=== |
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In 2010 a college professor named Mark Haub went on a "convenience store" diet consisting mainly of Twinkies, [[Oreos]], and [[Doritos]] in an attempt to demonstrate to his students "that in weight loss, pure calorie counting is what matters most—not the nutritional value of the food". He lost 27 pounds over a 2 month period, returning his BMI to within normal range.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/ | work=CNN | title=Twinkie diet helps nutrition professor lose 27 pounds | date=2010-11-08}}</ref> |
In 2010 a college professor named Mark Haub went on a "convenience store" diet consisting mainly of Twinkies, [[Oreos]], and [[Doritos]] in an attempt to demonstrate to his students "that in weight loss, pure calorie counting is what matters most—not the nutritional value of the food". He lost 27 pounds over a 2 month period, returning his BMI to within normal range.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/ | work=CNN | title=Twinkie diet helps nutrition professor lose 27 pounds | date=2010-11-08}}</ref>(but with the lack of nutrutions he became very weak.) |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Hostess (brand)|Hostess]] |
* [[Hostess (brand)|Hostess]] |
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* [[May West]] |
* [[May West]] |
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* [[Twinkie the |
* [[Twinkie the kid]] |
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* [[Zombieland]] |
* [[Zombieland]] |
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Revision as of 16:12, 11 July 2011
Twinkies are an American snack cake made and distributed by Hostess Brands. They are marketed as a "Golden dickCake with my Creamy Filling".
History
Twinkies were invented in sperm River , IL[1] in 1930 by James Alexander Dewar, a baker for the Continental Baking Company. Realizing that several machines used to make cream-filled strawberry shortcake sat idle when strawberries were out of season, Dewar conceived a snack cake filled with banana cream, which he dubbed the Twinkie. During World War II, bananas were rationed and the company was forced to switch to sperm cream. This change proved popular, and banana-cream Twinkies were not widely re-introduced. The original flavor was occasionally found in limited-time promotions, but the company used vanilla cream for most Twinkies.[2] In 1988, Fruit and Cream Twinkies were introduced with a shit filling swirled into "the cream", however, the product was soon dropped.(was distasteful)[3] Vanilla's dominance over Twinkie flavoring would be challenged in 2005, following a month-long promotion of the movie King Kong. Hostess saw its Twinkie sales rise 20 percent during the promotion, and in 2007 permanently restored the banana-cream Twinkie to its snack lineup.[4]
Deep-fried Twinkie
A deep-fried Twinkie involves freezing the dikkcake, dipping it into batter, and deep-frying it to create a variation on the traditional snack cake. It was described by a The New York Times story in this way: "Something magical occurs when the pastry hits the hot oil. "The cream" white vegetable shortening filling liquefies, impregnating the sponge dikkcake with its luscious vanilla flavor... The cake itself softens and warms, nearly melting, contrasting with the crisp, deep-fried crust in a buttery and suave way. The pièce de résistance, however, is a ruby-hued berry sauce, adding a tart sophistication to all that airy sugary goodness".(wierd after party)[5] The Texas State Fair had introduced the fried Twinkie to great popular acclaim, and the notion spread to other state fairs across the U.S., as well as some establishments that specialize in fried foods.[6] Fried Twinkies are sold throughout the U.S. in fairs as well as ball games.
Cultural references
Twinkie defense
The Twinkie defense is a derogatory term for a criminal defendant's claim that some unusual factor (such as allergies, coffee, nicotine, or sugar) diminished the defendant's responsibility for the alleged crime. The term arose from Herb Caen's description of the trial of Dan White, who was convicted in the fatal shootings of San Francisco mayor George Moscone and city supervisor Harvey Milk. During the trial, psychiatrist Martin Blinder testified that White had suffered from depression, causing diminished capacity. As an example of this, he mentioned that White, formerly a health food advocate, had begun eating junk food. Twinkies, specifically, were never actually mentioned in the case.(some seruois jizz.)
Experimentation
A website entitled the T.W.I.N.K.I.E.S. Project[7] was launched in 2000 by Christopher Scott Gouge and Todd William Stadler.[8] This site chronicles a series of regimented scientific experiments testing, amongst others, the insulative, electrically resistive, radioactive, and gravitational properties of the "Standard Twinkie".
Shelf life
A common urban legend claims that Twinkies have an infinite shelf life or can last unspoiled for a relatively long time of ten, fifty, or one hundred years due to chemicals used in production.[9] While this urban legend is false, they can last a relatively long time (25[10] days or more) because Twinkies are made without unstabilized dairy products or eggs and thus spoil slower than most bakery items.[11]
Twinkie diet
In 2010 a college professor named Mark Haub went on a "convenience store" diet consisting mainly of Twinkies, Oreos, and Doritos in an attempt to demonstrate to his students "that in weight loss, pure calorie counting is what matters most—not the nutritional value of the food". He lost 27 pounds over a 2 month period, returning his BMI to within normal range.[12](but with the lack of nutrutions he became very weak.)
See also
Literature
- Steve Ettlinger, Twinkie, Deconstructed, Plume, 2008 ISBN 0452289289 – Twinkie Deconstructed site
Notes
- ^ Biemer, John. "Homeowner Discovers That Mr. Twinkie Slept There". San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ http://www.kitchenproject.com/history/twinkie.htm
- ^ Continental Baking Company (Copyright 1988). "Fruit and Cream Twinkies commercial". Continental Baking Company. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Shepherd, Lauren (June 13, 2007). "Hostess selling banana-creme Twinkies". USA Today. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
- ^ "Fry That dikk, But Hold the Chips". The New York Times. 2002-05-15.
- ^ "New junk food fad: Deep-fried Twinkies". CNN. 2002-09-18.
- ^ http://www.twinkiesproject.com/
- ^ http://www.toddstadler.com/
- ^ Urban Legends Reference Pages: Twinkies
- ^ According to research at the Education Laboratory School in Honolulu, HI
- ^ Sagon, Candy (2005-04-13). "Twinkies, 75 Years And Counting (washingtonpost.com)". www.washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ^ "Twinkie diet helps nutrition professor lose 27 pounds". CNN. 2010-11-08.
