Bye Bye Hostess?

When I heard that Hostess was ceasing operation on November 20, I couldn't believe it. Hostess is an institution. What would our world be without Twinkies, Snowballs and Ding Dongs? One of my favorite all time snacks is Hostess Snowballs (the pink ones). I know they all taste the same, but I'm partial to pink. Light chocolate cake with a creamy white something inside, covered in a thin marshmellow, topped with shredded coconut. Delicious! It's all over a labor strike. Hostess said it will ask a bankruptcy judge for permission to liquidate if enough striking workers do not return to work soon.. This may be the end for the 82 year old company that has been in dispute with about 1/3 of its 18,000 employees, who are members of Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Miller's International Union. If enough striking workers do not return to work, the company would ask the bankruptcy court for permission to shut down and sell assets. Since this news first surfaced, multiple corporations have shown interest in taking over Hostess. It appears there may be an auction and some Hostess brands will be auctioned off. We'll have to see how it plays out. What would life be like without Hostess? Well, for one thing, Ron would no longer be able to buy their little chocolate doughnettes. He loves those things. They must be filled with tons of preservatives, because they last forever. And speaking of lasting forever, how long does a Twinkie last? I think indefinitely. A sponge with cream filling and lots of preservatives. I heard there's a run on Hostess products, that people are buying up all they can find. Good idea, because their shelf life is forever. You may even see them bought and sold on EBay. My guess is someone will come along and buy the company and we won't have to worry any longer about the possibility of life without Twinkies.