Zombie Peeps on the loose.
And now, from CNN – More pandemic fallout: No Peeps for Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day!
This year has given us yet another trick and one less treat. Just Born Confections, the company that produces Peeps, says its holiday-themed marshmallow treats will not be in Halloween candy bags this year — and they won’t be in stores for Christmas or Valentine’s Day, either. None of these Peeps will return to stores until Easter of 2021.
The company temporarily suspended the production of its candy brands in April to protect the health and safety of their employees during the coronavirus pandemic.They resumed limited production in May after making changes in their plant.
“This situation resulted in us having to make the difficult decision to forego production of our seasonal candies for Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day in order to focus on meeting the expected overwhelming demand for Peeps for next Easter season, as well as our everyday candies,” according to the company’s statement. Before the pandemic, about 5.5 million Peeps were produced every day, roughly 2 billion a year.
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“New Rule: Someone must x-ray my stomach to see if the Peeps I ate on Easter are still in there, intact and completely undigested. And I’m not talking about this past Easter. I’m talking about the last time I celebrated Easter, in 1962.”
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Credits: Alaa Elassar, CNN
Too sad!
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i don’t even like them, but i miss the tradition of having them around
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That is true, some continuity is required in these times.
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Yes
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👍
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Wow, Who knew! 😊🌟😊
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right?
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Don’t know anything about that brand. But honest to God, is this REALLY a problem for anybody? I rather applaud the mgt of that candy plant for – first of all – looking out for their employees….. Or am I a spoilsport now?
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i agree about the safety and health measures, just another funny example of how the pandemic has changed the things we’ve come to expect in life, no matter how trivial –
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would this give you a kick of laughter?
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Just Born Confections is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, just a stone’s throw away from Philadelphia and NYC, which were initially devastated by the numbers of Covid cases. The owners decided to forego profits and protect its workers. They resumed production once changes had been made for social distancing and worker health. Now the best they can do production wise is to focus on the demand they know will come with the Easter Season. I am sure a few less peeps is nothing compared to the lives saved.
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Exactly
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Better all in Peeps world be safe. Good call, big bosses, I think, Beth.
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absolutely and glad to hear they sided with humanity over the dollar
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Like you I didn’t like them either. But I do enjoy the fun people have with them. I hope all of the employees are doing okay.
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right, and yes, that’s what’s most important
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Is it bad that I don’t know what they are?
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not at all, they are loved or hated by people, but an annual tradition either way. the best way to describe them is a group of dryish marshmallowy shaped animals.
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Haha, sound um, good?
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This falls in the realm of what I call enlightened capitalism, something we need much more of. Predatory capitalism is, sadly, the norm.
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yes, they were a caring company
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Wow While I don’t eat them…I do buy them and they are a fun tradition. Even the fake bunnies are out of a job because of the virus.
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right, and same here.
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NO Peeps? Well, they are NOT a favorite of mine, but they really aren’t to eat, are they? They just sit on the counter and make you smile! I am adding the link to this story on my “Halloween treats” post going up right now!
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thanks, and i agree, though there are people who love them. there is a lot of peeps art out there
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Oh my, Beth – I didn’t know this. I don’t usually buy them except at Easter, so I guess they’re on schedule for that. Thanks for the update!
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just a minor inconvenience in the scheme of things
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That’s true Have to take it all in stride.
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Quite possible the worst candy in the world (also a beloved tradition).
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yes to both!!!
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I never thought of them as anything other than an Easter-time candy…
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they seem to have grown into all major holidays over the years
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apparently!
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Peeps are mentioned in this article detailing some very important scientific research.
https://www.sciencealert.com/fungi-make-a-meal-of-8-year-old-twinkies-proving-they-don-t-last-forever?fbclid=IwAR3NsyIjEKrY2wPh-EjV0hnzLeM6S-uvgp702xIFFChUG3gCr9AE5_DJ4mQ
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Who knew?
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At least they’re good to their employees and want to keep them safe.
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yes, most importantly
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Probably means there won’t be Peeps for Thanksgiving or St. Patrick’s Day.
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)))
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But did you see Reeses Boos?
Peanut butter cups shaped like pumpkins!!!
Spooktacular!!!
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ooh, wonderful!
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I have never heard of Peeps but I do applaud the management for thinking of staff safety above profit 🙂 x
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I agree!
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I have a sweet tooth, but Peeps aren’t in my wheelhouse. I’m more of a chocolate guy.
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I’m right there with you, but many love them
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I didn’t know they made Peeps for all these other occasions…for why? lol
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i guess there was market -)
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Zombie Peeps! What a GREAT idea!! Oh this picture is so good, so good. I thought they just made them for Easter. I hadn’t seen these zombie ones. As you know chocolate usually rules Halloween but man! Those Zombie peeps. I’ll be looking out for them in 2021. Feel bad about production going down. Man if more people would just listen this thing wouldn’t last this long. Sending you good vibes 🙂
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People make them into art, and I find the art hilarious. I’m happy they took care of the workers first, and know the peeps will return-
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I love cute, creative people.
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