WEEKEND READING – 1/7/2016

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Here are a few interesting junk food-related stories from the past week or so. Enjoy.

“Vile And Amazing”: Fans Of Jack In The Box Tacos Defend Their Undying Devotion (via Consumerist)

Meet the woman behind that viral Wendy’s Twitter burn (via The Daily Dot)

A Cool History of Cookie Puss (via Mental Floss)

KFC Accepts Customer Coupon that Expired in 1986 Because Why Not (via Munchies)

Squamscot Soda: Helping You Wash It All Down Since 1863 (via NPR’s The Salt)

Taco Bell Reveals Top Five Limited-Time Menu Items for 2016 (via Brand Eating)

WEEKEND READING – 12/31/2016

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Here are a few interesting junk food-related stories from the past week or so. Enjoy.

Cerealously Visits the Kellogg’s Archives! (via Cerealously)

A Brief History Of Food Emoji: Why You Won’t Find Hummus On Your Phone (via NPR’s The Salt)

From Jelly Donut Burgers To Fish Stick Pizza: The Year In Stunt Foods (via Consumerist)

Peanut Butter Execs Were Comically Concerned About ‘Aggressive’ Almond Butter (via Motherboard)

Run, Run, Fast As You Can! We’re Smashing Your House, Gingerbread Man (via NPR’s The Salt)

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