Food & Drink Sep 3, 2014 at 4:22 pm

Do We Have a Pumpkin Spice Problem?: A Photographic Exploration

Megan Seling
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This post is just another example of the War on Autumn. Pumpkin Spice is not just a spice, it is a part of our national heritage and an expression of our democratic Christian values. Our founding fathers died defending Pumpkin Spice and your mockery is not only disrespectful of the fallen; it also, frankly, borders on treason.
Jude Fawley on September 3, 2014 at 4:44 PM Report this
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Guh. Rowsse.
Fnarf on September 3, 2014 at 4:49 PM Report this
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I fucking hate this. Pumpkin pie, as a pie, is amazing and delicious. The rest of this shit: BURN IT TO THE GROUND.
ingopixel on September 3, 2014 at 4:51 PM Report this
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Pumpkin M&Ms sound delicious. I had no idea such a product existed. WANT
david jw on September 3, 2014 at 5:13 PM Report this
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What a fucking stupid poll. Nobody would eat a Pumpkin Spice Doritos Locos Taco. It has to be on the breakfast menu. Duh. It will spice up that breakfast taco.
delirian on September 3, 2014 at 5:23 PM Report this
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I don't get pumpkin anything. It's just bland, like white rice. The only thing you taste is the spice.
originalcinner on September 3, 2014 at 5:31 PM Report this
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Is there a reason Seattle local 'news' reports on the availability of pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks?
biffp on September 3, 2014 at 5:32 PM Report this
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I work retail. IT'S HAPPENING. BRACE FOR PUMPKINS.
Hell, today we actually started getting CHRISTMAS stuff in. Admittedly, the warehouse meant to send us pasta, but they accidentally sent us 162 individually-wrapped marshmallow Santas instead.

@1: Didn't take long for someone to win the thread.
venomlash on September 3, 2014 at 5:32 PM Report this
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@8: The War For Christmas has begun. Combatants pick your side. You've got less than four months to destroy Christmas forever or to ensure that *everyone* celebrates Christmas forever (that is, of course, until next year). Based on my avatar, I'm sure you can guess which side I'm on.
delirian on September 3, 2014 at 5:40 PM Report this
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Pumpkin spice doesn't refer to pumpkin as a flavor. Pumpkin spice refers to the combination of spices that one would use to make a delicious pumpkin pie. If you don't like pumpkin spice, then for god's sake, don't buy all the seasonal, optional products.
treehugger on September 3, 2014 at 5:43 PM Report this
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Pumpkins are enormous. If someone doesn't consume the pumpkins and their by-products, a glut will erupt and... I can't even imagine what might happen. Thank God for Halloween... no, wait
stonato on September 3, 2014 at 6:28 PM Report this
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@1 - Brilliant.
Pridge Wessea on September 3, 2014 at 6:48 PM Report this
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I wasn't happy to start seeing pumpkin beers show up in early Aug. this summer. It's just wrong.
restlessnative on September 3, 2014 at 7:03 PM Report this
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youtube.com/watch?v=qw0zZttfUaw
on September 3, 2014 at 7:24 PM Report this
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I'm dying for some pumpkin frozen yogurt. The rest of this stuff is overkill.
very bad homo on September 3, 2014 at 7:32 PM Report this
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He who controls the pumpkin spice, controls the universe!
Cracker Jack on September 3, 2014 at 8:07 PM Report this
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Gingerbread M&Ms smelled like clove and feet. Revolting.
sirkowski on September 3, 2014 at 8:13 PM Report this
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Search pumpkin spice cocktail recipes and you'll get a virtual hangover.
raindrop on September 3, 2014 at 8:16 PM Report this
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I just think it is gross so I don't see the appeal.
fletc3her on September 3, 2014 at 8:48 PM Report this
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Pumpkin Spice = Fonzie on a motorcycle
sperifera on September 3, 2014 at 9:05 PM Report this
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as all the bright folks already know "pumpkin spice" is like unto curry powder in that it isn't an atomic spice. it is rather a mixture, something akin to: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg or mace, cloves, allspice
a perfectly tasty gemisch in itself, i feel the problem here is it being fettered to a single humble squash. we ought to rename it 'meganspice'
theophrastus on September 3, 2014 at 9:42 PM Report this
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Fuck off Pumpkin Spice - Summer's not over.
on September 3, 2014 at 9:54 PM Report this
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@13

August 29th. that is the acceptable date to start allowing pumpkin beers to be sold in bars and stores. everyone was jumping the gun.
LEE. on September 3, 2014 at 11:01 PM Report this
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i'm not that into it in general, but the pumpkin spice old fashioneds at top-pot are super great. go for it.
mr. herriman on September 4, 2014 at 12:32 AM Report this
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I like pumpkin pie: starting in LATE FUCKING OCTOBER!!!

But what about Egg Nog!?!?!?! Won't someone think about Egg Nog????!!!!!!
Cato the Younger Younger on September 4, 2014 at 7:50 AM Report this
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I bet not one of those products has even a drop of pumpkin.
Pope Peabrain on September 4, 2014 at 7:55 AM Report this
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As someone who has a daughter who is very allergic to cinnamon, the early arrival of pumpkin pie spice simply proves the universe is out to kill her.
MyCatIsAnIdiot on September 4, 2014 at 11:21 AM Report this
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Does anybody know where I can lay my hands on that pumpkin spice gum? Please oh please???
sanguisuga on September 4, 2014 at 11:40 AM Report this
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Yeah! And poultry isn't a spice either! Fuck Poultry Spice!
DickDave on September 4, 2014 at 2:39 PM Report this
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I WANT THE FULL FLAVOR OF AUTUMN EVE PUMPKIN SPICE DOUCHE ON MY TONGUE! Nothing less will do.
frankdawg on September 4, 2014 at 3:09 PM Report this
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Real pumpkin with real spices = win
Tons of artificially-flavored, processed, GMO-stuffed pseudo-food containing little to no pumpkin or spice whatsoever = fail
on September 4, 2014 at 6:55 PM Report this
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I have one or two eggnog lattes in December. Does that make me a bad person?
I have never ever had a pumpkin spice latte, and the thought of that or a gingerbread latte makes me want to puke. Coffee is coffee, except now it is a lifestyle beverage. That's why they call me crone.
crone on September 5, 2014 at 1:52 AM Report this
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Does any of this so-called pumpkin spice contain any actual, real pumpkin? Or is this just another case of false advertising?
RDPence on September 6, 2014 at 11:58 AM Report this
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Its not a problem, its a solution!!
MarkyMark on September 7, 2014 at 2:10 PM Report this
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Bolthouse Farms bottled Pumpkin Spice Latte has a lot of pumpkin puree in it. If you like pumpkin & are curious about trying it mixed with coffee, I can't say enough good tings about this beverage.

If you don't like pumpkin - not just the spices, the actual squash - then DO NOT buy this stuff.

http://www.bolthouse.com/product/pumpkin…
Eva Hopkins on September 10, 2014 at 2:14 AM Report this

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