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I've always wondered about people that live to make a profit from others' misfortunes.
Specifically, this current Hostess situation and the demise of the Twinkie.
Due to the Hostess bankruptcy -- 18,500 hard-working Americans may lose their jobs this Thanksgiving week. Put yourself in their shoes for a moment. Terrifying.
On the other, less saner side of the fence, there's a box of Twinkies on ebay right now with a current $5,000.00 bid.
Really?
Did Mr. or Ms. Soul-less ebay bidder ever consider taking that $5,000 and donating it to the Red Cross for the Sandy victims?
What will they do with those (10) $500.00 Twinkies?
Especially if the company and the workers are successful in mediating their differences and getting back to work. That would be sweet. But not for them.
Here's a suggestion. Take that overpriced box of Twinkies down to your local food pantry and donate them. Hey, with any luck, it might be a tax write-off.
Or, better yet, eat them yourself and choke on one.
Not fatally, but just enough to cause a few brain cells and what miniscule bits of humanity you possess to break loose.
It might be the best $5,000 you ever spent.
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Want to make your own Twinkie Cakes? Go here for the recipe.
PS -- skip the frosting and fill with jam or jelly.
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Want to make your own Twinkie Cakes? Go here for the recipe.
PS -- skip the frosting and fill with jam or jelly.
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Well said, Nancy.
ReplyDeleteThe Hostess situation is a another case of blatant Vulture Capitalism.When an organization like Forbes Magazine supports the workers' position and puts the total blame on senior management you kind kind of have to assume that this type of union busting has gone too far.
As for the the entitled twit that would bid $5000 on a box of Twinkies you have to wonder how much of a dent this will make on his trust fund.
I couldn't agree more!
ReplyDeleteWhat about a fund for the workers due to lose their jobs? $5,000.00 might allow some of them to, like, put real food on the table?
18,500 people losing their jobs, will effect much more than those workers. The families of those workers will suffer the job loss as well. Sad.
ReplyDeleteIt had to happen on ebay. Insane!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely revolting that people would stoop that low. And shame on the person who buys it.
ReplyDeleteThat is crazy those poor workers. Twinkies for $5000 what has this world coming to I imagine that would fill a lot of hungry kids plates with good warm food. Good post Nancy . (check your link) xo B
ReplyDeleteAnother sad day
ReplyDeleteBravo!!..
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe some a** would attempt to sell a twinkie box for that kind of money.
I'm hoping Hostess comes up with a way to stay. I heard they were still negotiating.... so that those folks involved can keep their jobs.
ugh.
Good post Nancy . . . The Twinkie ebay $5000.00 debacle certainly gives pause to "what is happening in our world.". This has received more media attention than what seriously is happening in our world . . .
ReplyDeletesad to say ... there are always some one who enjoys profiting off of some one misfortune. so so sad. ) :
ReplyDeletei like your thought of jam in the pretend Twinkies. looks yummy. ( :
Well said!
ReplyDeleteI just can't believe someone will pay that much. For twinkies. It makes me want to cry. Maybe the seller will donate some of the profits. You never know. People have kinder hearts this time of year.
ReplyDeleteLoving what you said here!!! Mind if I link it on my Facebook????
ReplyDeleteNice, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteI hear people talking about Hostess being bought by another company so I don't think Twinkies are dead just yet ;) But there are some crazy people out there!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hugs from Ohio,
I.
There are definitely some people in this world with a warped sense of what is the right thing to do.
ReplyDeleteI heard this morning that they couldn't reach an agreement and Hostess is going to liquidate. I had really hoped they would work things out so all those folks could keep their jobs...
They tasted better as a child. I hate to see someone this big failing.Where are those politicians who can pull us out of any problem when this is going on?
ReplyDeleteopportunism.
ReplyDeleteI'm not thinking a bailout for Twinkies is in the works.
ReplyDeletethat really makes me sick....
ReplyDeletehave a happy thanksgiving nancy!!
Great post, Nancy! I couldn't have said it better if I was in a bad mood!
ReplyDeleteI haven't even seen a twinkie since I moved here. They sell Little Debbie here and not Hostess.
I apologize for not knowing all the facts - and right there I should keep my thoughts to myself. but what the heck. I hate to see anyone lose their job at any time; but, it sounds like the "poor workers" (visa-via their union representatives) are also responsible for their situation and can not be painted as the helpless victim. stock holders are invested to make money - by the very definition of capitalism ... it is just a shame that 'compromise' has become such a polarizing concept. I do hope that something comes through to save jobs. as for the person selling their box of twinkies on Ebay - good for them if someone is crazy enough to pay that. I see this as similar to selling your Michael Jackson paraphernalia following his death. Yes, you are taking advantage of a market created by the misfortune of another - but it is a concept integral to the creation of our nation - selling and buying and hopefully making money.
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ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree with you more, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteYour homemade version of Twinkies looks fabulous.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
The Twinkie debacle on ebay is disgusting and stupid. Our nation is devolving. People do need to make money though, so it's sadly somewhat understandable. I don't know enough details of Hostess' situation to form an opinion, but I wish all sides could come together to save jobs. I always hate to hear of folks losing their jobs, especially around the holidays.
ReplyDeleteWell said.
ReplyDeleteAmen, sister!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteThe highest box on Sunday was $250, but $5000, really?? People will take advantage of anything...
ReplyDeleteHey darling nice blog you have here, I like your posts! Hope you will have time to visit mine and let me know your opinion about it, maybe we could follow each other if you like my posts =)
ReplyDeleteXOXO
Ylenia
That is totally insane! I can't imagine who would pay that much for a box of twinkies. But they do last forever, so I guess they're a good investment? haha
ReplyDeleteThe homemade ones look delicious!
I don't know if that total includes all the 'labels' or not; but I know 300 people here are out of work when 61 year-old Holsum Bakery closed unexpectedly on Friday.
ReplyDeleteIt's a rough time to be out of work for anyone.
These look yummy. I hope Twinkies will be around for a long time.
ReplyDeleteWell said Nancy!! I feel badly for all those losing their jobs and hope they find new employment very soon!
ReplyDeleteYour twinkies look scrumptious, and much better than the ones I've not had in a long, long time!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
$5000!! That is about 2,50,000 Indian Rupees! Most people dont earn that much money even in one complete year!!
ReplyDeleteThank You - You speak Truth in a lovely way - and, you photos are Amazing.
ReplyDeleteLove & Love,
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