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Hostess for the Hungry

Timmy!!! — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:55:57 +0000

With the future of Hostess looking darker than their chocolate Ding Dongs, it’s nice to see a little good come out of all troubles that Twinkie the Kid is facing. With the local Hostess store on the corner of 3rd & Washington here in Yakima, shutting it’s doors on Monday night, store manager Shawn Johnson [...]

Internet Reactions to Hostess Bankruptcy

Todd Lyons — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:23:08 +0000

Today, the Hostess brand and makers of Twinkies, Ho-Hos, Chocodiles, Snow Caps, Cupcakes and more, announced it is officially filing for federal bankruptcy protection and will discontinue its operation. The internet has exploded, lamenting its passage. Here are some of the best memes, tweets etc. according to Ranker.com plus some useful knowledge regarding the actual [...]

Will Disney Buy Hostess?

John Riggs — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:03:37 +0000

Since the news of Hostess going bankrupt is shattering snack fiends around the country, it brought up this thought. Hostess is going bankrupt, but the products probably won't go anywhere since the brands are so strong. More than likely, they'll auction them off to another company. But who will step up to buy them?

Hostess Declares Bankruptcy

Todd Lyons — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:39:34 +0000

No more Twinkies, Ho-ho’s or delicious lemon pies? Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Earlier today, Hostess announced that they asked a federal bankruptcy court for permission to close its doors, due to a strike by bakers who are protesting a new contract imposed on them. Stay tuned for more details.

Hostess Files for Bankruptcy — Here Are 10 Hostess Snacks You May Have Forgotten [IMAGES, VIDEOS]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:45:36 +0000

It has long been said that a Twinkie would survive a nuclear war. But Hostess, the company that makes the treats, is not so immortal.

In fact, Hostess is expected to file for bankruptcy this week, citing over $800 million in debt. While there is a good chance Hostess will be able to reorganize or be bought out by another company — ensuring Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos will remain in stores — it’s possible that this could spell the end of the line for the tasty snack cakes we all grew up on.