Sunday, April 26, 2015
REBELLION!
Oooh, folks, there is a rebellion against time-honored tradition in the works. For as long as I have been a member of the club (OK, not that long, but still), the official cookie of the Sebago Canoe Club has been the Fig Newton, but today, Commodore Emeritus Tony P. challenged that with a well-received packet of Oreos. Biscotti were also proposed, a handmade Double Stuff was created and reviewed, it was suggested that the matter should be taken before the Board, and there is talk of a cookie smackdown at the next General Meeting. This could get ugly...
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I have no voting rights at your club, but I must say I am really surprised that a cookie as venerable as the Fig Newton could be in jeopardy. It is a real cookie - just enough fruit to make one feel virtuous eating it, just enough gooeyness to feel good in the mouth, just enough sweetness to ensure it is be a cookie. The Oreo, on the other hand, has no fruit at all, is not gooey - only lickable when separated - and is far too sweet. Case closed.
The problem is that our main Fig Newton proponent has mostly abandoned us for Yonkers. The reign of the Newton held unchallenged for a surprisingly long time, but the gauntlet has been decisively thrown down. Will the cookie coup hold? I'll keep you posted.
Interestingly, one of the objections to the Newton was the impression of healthfulness due to the fruit, while the Oreo doesn't pretend to be anything but a cookie.
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