King Ding Dong

If only the psychedlic-era King Ding Dong had been allowed to rule the Hostess company, they might still be with us today.

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Ding, dong, Hostess is dead.
No more Twinkies or Wonder Bread.
Ding, dong, Hostess bakery's dead.

Posted by KDP on 04/11/13 at 10:08 AM

In some areas they were called "King Dons". Why does a picture of a certain someone with wild grayish hair enter my mind ????

At least we still have Little Debbie (not as featured on foobies). :gulp:

Posted by BrokeDad in Midwest US on 04/11/13 at 01:04 PM

Little Debbie looks like my older sister did when she was little.

Posted by ScoutC on 04/11/13 at 08:21 PM

I remember the 'king dons' too BD.
Your sister is a celebrity Scout!

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 04/12/13 at 08:40 PM

heh heh, He said Ding Dong! heh heh. :lol: :coolsmile:

Posted by Tyrusguy on 04/12/13 at 09:53 PM

The problem was, too many ding dongs did make it into Hostess management.

Posted by Captain DaFt on 04/13/13 at 02:06 AM

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