The Twinkie Defense is a legal argument that a defendant’s impaired capacity was due to a biological factor at the time of the crime. It originated in the 1979 murder trial of Dan White, but Twinkies were never specifically mentioned. The defense used junk food consumption to illustrate White’s sinking into depression. The term has […]
Deep-fried Twinkies are a popular snack at state and county fairs in the US. They were invented by Brooklyn restaurateur Christopher Sell in 2001 and are made by dipping the snack cake in batter and frying until crispy. They are high in calories, fat, and sugar and are typically served with powdered sugar or berry […]
