RIP, the Pop of Peeps

[George K]

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/father-peeps-marshmallow-candy-dies-98-rcna68385?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma

Ira “Bob” Born, a candy company executive known as the “Father of Peeps” for pioneering the way the chick-shaped candies are made, has died, Just Born Quality Confections announced on Monday.

He was 98.

Born, who died Sunday, was the son of Just Born’s founder, Sam Born, joining the Pennsylvania-based company after he left the Navy following World War II.

“He was an inventor whose amazing intellect allowed him to see solutions to almost any situation,” Just Born said in a press release.

“Most notable was his ability to see how Peeps, which were made by hand, could be produced in a mechanical manner. Bob designed the machine that deposits the Peeps Marshmallow Chicks, and his machine was in use for well over 50 years. Bob’s design became the basis for the current marshmallow depositing systems.”

I wonder if they'll place his remains in a microwave, just to see what happens.

[LW]

I have a Peep once every couple of years, just to make sure they're still gross. RIP - my family enjoys friendly debates regarding the taste of Peeps every Easter. Thanks, Bob.

[Copper]

Fresh Peeps are good.

But Peeps that have been in an open container for a day or more are better, they firm-up a little.

[LW]

I just can't get past the slightly weird, kind of crunchy outer layer. I enjoy marshmallows, but not Peeps.