The Pumpkin Spice Takeover: A Commentary

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Fall /Autumn is my favorite time of the year. The leaves are turning, the air is cooler, and it signals the start of the holiday food season. There's one thing I do not like about fall: the exploitation of pumpkin spice. In the old days, pumpkin spice was limited to...well, pumpkin pies. Pumpkin spice is a mix of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. It contains no pumpkin. It's a spice blend that was created eons of time ago mainly used in pumpkin pies. 

Over the past 20 years the innocence pumpkin spice has been trashed and thrown on just about every product you can imagine. I blame Satanbucks Starbucks for it. When they introduced pumpkin spice latte back in 2003, it was a huge success and one of their most popular drinks - despite it being a seasonal offering. Other companies noticed and thus, the whoring of pumpkin spice began.

I don't hate pumpkin spice (as it was originally intended). I like the smell of it and pumpkin pie is one of my favorite desserts. What I'm against is the out of control proliferation products and the greed of companies who feel compelled to capitalize on a trend in the most outlandish ways. Don't believe me? Here are examples of actual products that contain pumpkin spice or are pumpkin spice scented. 

Photo: Dude Wipes; Buzzfeed; Retail Dive; Adams Polish; CVS
 		   

Seriously...do we need pumpkin pie scented ass wipes? Or deodorant, makeup, car shampoo, salmon, gum, or dog treats? These are a few of the thousands of products being sold. Google created a map of the most popular pumpkin spice product searches that are trending in each state.  Read More 

When will the fad die down? Who knows. I suppose when people come to their senses. But it's not soon enough. In the meantime, enjoy this spoof.





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