This is the time of year when Peeps, those inedible marshmallow chicks and bunnies, invade every supermarket in the world. Well, maybe not Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s.

The august Washington Post is only one of many newspapers that sponsor a Peeps Diorama Contest in the spring. Click on the link to see (after the advertisement) the top 37 dioramas from the 800 entered in the 2008 WaPo contest.

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The utter charm of Peeps, besides their looks, is their utter destructibility. As proof, check out these scientific experiments –

http://www.peepresearch.org/

you meant indestructibility right? And yes, peeps are a must at Easter. But let's face it all kids really love the Chocolate Bunny best.

Cute post.

Oh, sure, this Fray badly needs more science like this, "billions of Peep spores were scattered throughout the galaxy millions of years ago, landing on all planets throughout our solar system and beyond. While these courageous pioneers of Peepdom fared the ammonia atmosphere of Venus without any ill effects, the temperature must have proved to much for even the heartiest marshmallow chicks."

I have no quarrel with Peeps, but please do not make me eat a Cadbury egg.

Thanks for the correction, Laurie Ann. Yes, Peeps are definitely NOT destructible.

MA

Ewww, I hate those ,too,UV. Much of the chocolate they sell at Easter is really cheap stuff,indeed. ick. I agree with you on that.

It's that shit inside - moreso than the chocolate - that I cannot stand. It's so sweet, so runny, so sticky ... and that blob of yellow pus in the center ... and the prospect that my teeth will shatter in the presence of that much sugar ... I think I've spoiled my dinner.

Unsightly Vermin:

Oh, sure, this Fray badly needs more science like this, "billions of Peep spores were scattered throughout the galaxy millions of years ago, landing on all planets throughout our solar system and beyond. While these courageous pioneers of Peepdom fared the ammonia atmosphere of Venus without any ill effects, the temperature must have proved to much for even the heartiest marshmallow chicks."

I have no quarrel with Peeps, but please do not make me eat a Cadbury egg.

Would Peep spores even survive traversing the Van Allens?

1 Venti Starbucks Espresso Truffle

2 Peeps

2 minis of Cognac (VSOP preferred)

Order Starbucks, open lid add cognac and peeps. Replace lid and let sit five minuets. Enjoy.

RonB-

I am thinking that peeps might make it where no man has gone before ... .

I think a diorama of the execution of Charles II with Samuel Pepys in the ofreground writing in his diary would be a sure winner.

Remember when you could go in the Dime Store and have your name put on a big egg? Take it home and carefully eat it for days. I loved the coconut.

RonB52:

Unsightly Vermin:

Oh, sure, this Fray badly needs more science like this, "billions of Peep spores were scattered throughout the galaxy millions of years ago, landing on all planets throughout our solar system and beyond. While these courageous pioneers of Peepdom fared the ammonia atmosphere of Venus without any ill effects, the temperature must have proved to much for even the heartiest marshmallow chicks."

I have no quarrel with Peeps, but please do not make me eat a Cadbury egg.

Would Peep spores even survive traversing the Van Allens?

I knew peeps were old,but not that old! :o)

I think a diorama of the execution of Charles II with Samuel Pepys in the ofreground writing in his diary would be a sure winner.

BobW, think that Peeps diorama contest is still open, and I definitely think you should enter it, because your idea is a winner. Dressing Pepys is no problem -- just add a vest and hat to a Peeps. As for Charles II, maybe some cotton for his wig? But how to make a guillotine... perhaps some Play Doh and a Gilette razor blade with #2 red dye placed artfully about.

I say, go for it, BobW.

1 Venti Starbucks Espresso Truffle

2 Peeps
2 minis of Cognac (VSOP preferred)

Order Starbucks, open lid add cognac and peeps. Replace lid and let sit five minuets. Enjoy.

You are so right, Heleva, it must be VSOP Cognac.

Only adults can truly appreciate the majesty and tragic beauty that Peeps represent.

MaryAnn:

Thanks for the correction, Laurie Ann. Yes, Peeps are definitely NOT destructible.

MA

That's what I thought you meant.

The best Chocolate Bunnies: Hershey's.

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Enjoy,MaryAnn!

Hope PF is doing okay these days.