The imminent demise of Hostess Brands and its iconic, otherwise virtually indestructible Twinkies is certainly no cause for mirth. Along with the (possible) end of an institution, Hostess is laying off 18,500 employees. But fans of the cream-filled sponge cake needn't despair — Hostess is asking permission to sell off its brands, so the Twinkie could live to see another day. Just in case it doesn't, the eulogies are pouring in on Twitter, from both Twinkies lovers and wistful haters alike, and black humor is the order of the day. Here are some of the best odes to the dying Twinkies:
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