My addiction, like most addictions, began innocently enough. A few years back, a lovely Irish lass exposed me to these delicious marshmallow chicks and bunnies - and my life hasn't been the same since. Her favorite method of Peeps consumption was to wolf down a rack of five Peeps in the morning, chased with a Marlboro cigarette and a can of Dr. Pepper. The Peeps and Pepper combo is similar in effect to a nuclear bomb detonated in one's digestive system. While I prefer a strong cup of black coffee with my Peeps and cigarettes, any kind of caffeinated beverage will do.
Peeps are insidious.
As I've said elsewhere, Peeps are more like a drug than a candy. Possessing little flavor of their own, their sugar content can drive even the most lethargic person into a manic state. Peeps are not to be taken lightly. Under the influence of Peeps, people have been known to hallucinate, drool and rave incoherently. That's one reason why Peeps are the official food of The Steve Hammer Show, and why you'll see me eat them by the box while I'm on the air.