I read an
article recently on Jell-O's fiscal woes. Apparently, in this protein obsessed, paleo diet crazed era we live in; nobody's interested in a jiggly dessert. As I read the article, I tried to think of the last time I've had Jell-O and I was stumped. I'm sure some relative made some salad for Thanksgiving but that was almost a year ago. Jell-O, which was once a major part in every one of my Sunday dinners growing up, is now nearly completely out of my life.
I wonder if the rest of the Mormon culture has experienced the same shift. For years, Mormons' affinity for Jell-O* was the low hanging fruit for Mormon satirists (shoot, it's front and center on my masthead), but if Jell-O goes away where does that leave those of use who poke fun at the culture?
We Mormons need a new obsession and fast. Any suggestions?
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Particularly the green kind with carrot shavings mixed in.
The Crewe Relief Society is holding a Pudding Evening next Tuesday - if you're pining for dessert you'd better nip across the pond to join us!
ReplyDeleteThat's a tempting invitation.
DeleteFunny observations about Jello. I hadn't thought about it, but you're right--jello is disappearing. I suppose it's time is due. After all it's only artificially-colored and -flavored sugar water and collagen. A little gross if you think about it. Throw in some carrots, though, and it becomes a tradition.
ReplyDeleteThose chocolate chip cookies from Target that never fail to make to every single ward activity. Or that almond Chex Mix stuff.
ReplyDeleteNice suggestions.
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