I honestly think. . .

. . .the junkfood industryplants these stories. I read this story earlier today, before I went to the store, and wound up grabbing a "King Size" Snickers bar when I was in the checkout line. While I was still shopping, I also found myself momentarily transfixed by a box of Twinkies.

I've never bought a Twinkie in my life. I ate them growing up, but that was when my parents footed the bill for such foolishness. Now, as an adult who knows better, I find myself filled with regret that I didn't go to the County Fair this year -- who knows if I'll ever get the chance to sample a deep-fried Twinkie again?

I guess I can stock them in my Y2K shelter.