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How to eat a muffin
Unwrap your muffin of choice.
The paper cup, when unwrapped and placed flat, can help keep any crumbs from spilling elsewhere.
Pick away pieces of the muffin top with your fingers.
You can eat them as is, but they are great for dipping in icing or coffee as well. Note that picking apart the muffin with your fingers will create crumbs, making this method less than ideal if you are trying to be clean, or are eating in a public space such as the car or subway.