“Pumpkin Spice: Overrated or Overhated?”

Tis the season for everything pumpkin! Once the scary faces have left their bases it's time to bring out the spice that makes everything nice, there’s a little slice of pumpkin poetry for you. Everyone jumps on the bandwagon, and rightfully so, because that flavor is one of the yummiest around and one of the best parts of the holiday season for sure. Forget about jolly old St. Nick, it’s all about the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!

Overrated or overhated? Obviously not hated by the taste buds of the masses, but definitely by those who find it cool to hate on something popular (i.e. Nickelback) just because it’s considered the “cool” thing to do, seems illogical to me but what do I know. Now as for me, If I was a Spice Girl I would be Pumpkin Spice. I would eat a rock if it was flavored by this heavenly manna, and of course softened up a little because I am quite fond of my teeth. Honestly I don’t think we have enough of it; think about how tasty this gem would make the meat department in your local supermarket. Mmmm a pumpkin spice double cheeseburger with a side of sweet potato fries, delicious.

Another benefit is that it’s only here for a short time, not all year-round like some of those other less than scrumptious flavors. Pumpkin spice is that one relative you don’t mind seeing, the one who brings lots of joy and happiness when they show up then move on when their welcome has expired, chocolate and vanilla on the other hand are that relative that does nothing but cause trouble and takes up permanent residence on your couch. There’s truth to the expression, “absence makes the heart grow fonder”, just saying.

Not only does it make your tongue feel loved and special, it also sounds fancy rolling off of it. Ordering it makes you feel like a Target shopper instead of a Walmart shopper, like someone who would have gotten a seat on the lifeboat off of the Titanic. Think class and don’t show your ass, show people you are a flavor connoisseur and not just an individual who is cool putting anything into your mouth, in other words don’t be a Monica Lewinsky.

However, if you happen to be one of the tortured souls who can’t enjoy this sensation because your palette doesn’t agree with it, then by all means you have a pass, a pass to not indulge, not hate. Feel free to sit this one out and I’m so very sorry for your loss. For everyone else, fill your mouth with something pumpkin spiced to block all that negativity flowing from your face.

The bottom line is this. Stop hating on this magnificent taste and start appreciating it. We all know that you’re jealous because you can’t be as awesome as it, as desired as it and as loved as it, but in all fairness not many are. So suck it up (both literally and figuratively), chomp it down and even feel free to inject it straight into your veins, it can’t be any worse than heroine. If you’re one of the blessed people who are fortunate enough to get your hands on some of this pure delight then embrace it and move full steam ahead without looking back.

MJM