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The View from Your Laptop

Charlotte, NC, 12:23pm. From Tonya: BLT, Lightly toasted, on wheat bread. Prefer the devil's white bread, but I try to be healthy. Duke's mayo, tomato and iceberg lettuce. The absolute best part of my sandwich: it was eaten in my PJs in the middle of the day. Share pics of your laptop meals at thesporkful@gmail.com. Please include the location and time of the

Luke Skywalker Sleeping in Dead Tauntaun: The Wedding Cake

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Vote Now: Best 80’s Gum Jingle?

We may not agree on the best type of gum, but we should all be able to agree that the artistic form of expression generally known as "music" reached its apex in the form of several classic gum jingles in the 1980's.

The Sporkful

There's never enough time to cover the many facets of gum, but Mark and Dan manage to discuss stick vs. soft cube vs. Chicklets-style hard pillow, mint vs. fruit flavors, liquid centers, and more, with help from NPR sports reporter and frequent Slate podcast contributor Mike Pesca.

Your Comments: Is KFC’s New ‘Double Down’ A Sandwich?

KFC released the much-anticipated Double Down today. It's two fried chicken breasts with bacon, cheese, and a mayo-like sauce in between. No bread. The New York Times raves, "The chicken is watery within its soft casing of 'crust,' the cheese familiar to anyone who has eaten food prepared by the United States government, the bacon chemical in its smokiness." Discussion

The Loneliest Cookbook Ever Written

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The Sporkful: Fun for All Ages

A proud mom sent this drawing from one of our most youthful and dedicated fans, eight-year-old Nathaniel. His awesome oeuvre was inspired by a moment from the french fry dips episode. And may his artwork inspire YOU to continue taking part in Tell A Friend About The Sporkful Week. You don't even need Nathaniel's artistic talents to spread the word.