Posted November 16, 2012 Hostess Brands Inc. says it's going out of business on November 16 after striking workers across the country crippled its ability to make its Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Wonder Bread and other snacks. next to my atf, some of my favorite things in the world are Twinkies, Zingers, Ding Dongs, Suzy-Qs, etc. i will tell you a secret tho - there's a local bagel place that makes the world's best chocolate cake donuts. pm me if you want to sweeten your session a little . . . 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2012 I won't eat twinkies or any other pastry that is bigger than my equipment. It makes me feel bad. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2012 SHIT! no more ding dongs? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2012 Growing up in Australia, Twinkies were one of the symbols of America to us lol. Never ate them myself 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2012 Do you guys remember Chocodiles???? They were the chocolate covered twinkies. Saw then in the store the other day, and can't believe as kids we ate all of those chemicals. ewwwwwww!!!!! Little Debbie for everyone now! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2012 oh don't worry yer perty li'l head, i'm sure some international bakery conglomerate will buy the brands and keep pumpin 'em out 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2012 Their problem is eating habits have changed because parents no longer let their children eat junk food. I used to get a cupcake in my lunch or as a snack until mealtime. Parents no longer apease kids with junk food. This is why Sprouts and Whole Foods are expanding in this economy. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2012 Shit... What the hell am I going to to now? Hostess has been a staple in my lunch box since I was in first grade! And those little chocolate doughnuts. Better start hoarding! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2012 Shit... What the hell am I going to to now? Hostess has been a staple in my lunch box since I was in first grade! And those little chocolate doughnuts. Better start hoarding! There is still Dolly Madison 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2012 My guess is that someone will buy the name out and start manufacturing all of the products again. Or the company will wait for the smoke to clear and start again.....probably non-union this time . I would miss those (strawberry) Zingers the most.......Yum. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2012 "oh don't worry yer perty li'l head, i'm sure some international bakery conglomerate will buy the brands and keep pumpin 'em out " jinx, you owe me a coca-cola ghost 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2012 There is still Dolly Madison Sorry sweetie, but Hostess is Dolly Madison's parent company . I don't really eat these types of sweets anymore, but personally love the Hostess Coconut Gem donuts 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2012 Sad to report and confirmed. Just got back from 2 large chain grocery stores. Zero, zip, nada a single one left on shelves. Either they cleared 'em or frantic foodophiles have cleaned the shelves. I saw a group of housewives gathered about the shelves chatting about it & one even nearly in tears. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2012 The old Twinkie factory is now Cleveland's largest bookstore. That's a good thing! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 16, 2012 OH NO!!! Not Ding Dongs. Please say it isn't so. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 17, 2012 he, he, he... I told you I was gonna horde them. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 17, 2012 good news....I make Hostess Ding Dongs and Cupcakes from scratch. Oh yeah. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 17, 2012 Crap! This is some depressing news! Now what the hell am I going to do with my Twinkie carrier? Yeah, I actually have one. It keeps those little rascals from getting squished in my backpack. I own pastry armor. What does that say about my dietary habits? My body is a temple. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 17, 2012 Crap! This is some depressing news! Now what the hell am I going to do with my Twinkie carrier? Yeah, I actually have one. It keeps those little rascals from getting squished in my backpack. I own pastry armor. What does that say about my dietary habits? My body is a temple. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 17, 2012 Ahhh...the June Cleaver fantasy...and apron and high heels:D I'm not big on cupcakes...but I'm sure I can find something to eat;) good news....I make Hostess Ding Dongs and Cupcakes from scratch. Oh yeah. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 17, 2012 LMAO! See? Poor bastard should have been wearing pastry armor! The trauma plate might have stopped that one! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites