sticks and twists

i have here for you and argument, an argument about the superiority that pretzel sticks have over pretzel twists.

I have reason to suppose that pretzel sticks and pretzel twists are involved in a rivalry that runs deep and has been going on since their creation.

the twisted pretzel was the first to be created by monks in southern france. the monks had left over dough from bread and other baked goods and needed a way to use it so it would not go to waste. the monks chose to twist the dough in the familiar pattern we know today as a representation of children folding their arms. the monks called the creation, pretiola- latin for little reward. the pretzels were a reward and became very popular and in high demand through europe.

the reason i go into such depth about the pretzel twist is because though it was the first to be created, the stick is the result of microevolution. the twist is simply not as conveient. the pretzel stick is an upgrade from the regualr twist. it give the lucky person in possession of such a treat easy grip and great eatability. pretzel sticks are a great snack to sneak in school or at work. a twist is simply too large and complicated to just slip into your mouth. it is much easier to stick a stick pretzel in your mouth and chew it without notice. pretzel twists are often thicker and harder to chew, not to mention they cause more of a crunch that could draw attention to yourself.

pretzel sticks are also cheaper and more come in the package. so more pretzel for your buck! while the history of the pretzel twist may be more interesting than that of the pretzel stick, there is no doubt that the stick will always hold more popularity in my book, and the book of many others as well.

as i write this i am at work and snacking on a small bag of delicious pretzel sticks. no one has noticed and they are yummy.

long live pretzel sticks!