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MLB Ballpark Food Goes Off the Rails with ‘Glizzilla’ and Funnel Cake Sundaes

Baseball season is back, and so is one of its most beloved traditions, wildly over-the-top ballpark food. From giant hot dogs to desserts that feel like dares, Major League Baseball stadiums are once again competing to see who can outdo everyone’s arteries.

This year’s lineup of absurd eats is already turning heads online, with fans sharing photos, reactions, and probably antacid recommendations. If you thought peanuts and Cracker Jack were the peak of baseball snacking, buckle up.

One of the biggest stars of the menu might be the “Glizzilla,” a two-foot-long hot dog served by the Colorado Rockies. Yes, two feet. It comes loaded with whatever toppings you can handle, and while it is technically “meant for sharing,” that feels like a suggestion, not a rule. Social media is already comparing it to a certain spaghetti scene from a classic animated movie, and honestly, that checks out.

Over in Philadelphia, things take a sugary turn with the “Schwarbomb Sundae.” This dessert comes in a mini helmet and piles on ice cream, strawberry sauce, fruity cereal, and, because why not, a funnel-cake-fried Uncrustable. It is part carnival, part baseball, and entirely chaotic. Whether it is delicious or just impressive depends on your sweet tooth and your bravery.

Not to be outdone, the Houston Astros are serving brisket doughnuts. That is exactly what it sounds like, brisket stuffed inside a doughnut, topped with barbecue sauce and mac and cheese. It is the kind of food that makes you pause, think, and then immediately try anyway.

If you are more of a “drink your calories” person, the Arizona Diamondbacks have you covered with the “Take Me Out to the Ballgame Shake.” It is a milkshake loaded with whipped cream, peanut butter sandwich cookies, and Cracker Jack. It sounds nostalgic until you realize it might also double as a full meal.

Meanwhile, both the Miami Marlins and Chicago White Sox are offering “The Machete,” a two-foot-long carne asada quesadilla that actually looks somewhat reasonable compared to everything else on this list. And for dessert lovers in Kansas City, the Royals have a s’mores quesadilla stuffed with Nutella, marshmallow fluff, and graham cracker crumbs, topped with strawberry pico de gallo for a sweet twist.

Ballpark food has clearly evolved into its own kind of entertainment. Whether you are there for the game or just the Instagram post, one thing is certain, nobody is leaving hungry. Or possibly, able to move very fast afterward.

The Top 10 Airport Snacks in America (and the One Nobody Likes)

Nothing at the airport is cheap. Somehow grabbing your own bottled water and a bag of chips turns into a “premium dining experience.”

But when you’re facing delays, crying toddlers, and that guy in front of you who still doesn’t understand how TSA works, a comfort snack can save the day.

A new analysis looked at keyword search data around airports across the U.S. to figure out which snacks travelers crave the most when they’re stuck at Gate C12. The results might not surprise you… but they say a lot about how we cope with travel stress.

Here are America’s Top 10 Airport Snacks:

Oreos – The undisputed king of emotional eating.
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky – The snack for people who pretend they’re on a rugged road trip instead of a delayed connection in Dallas.
Cheetos Puffs – Proof that cheese dust is the real MVP of travel.
Cheetos Crunchy Flamin’ Hot – For the bold, the brave, and those who don’t mind orange fingers.
Twizzlers – Great for sharing, or for smacking your seatmate when the Wi-Fi goes down.
Sour Patch Kids – A sweet-and-sour distraction from gate changes.
Dunkin’ Donuts – Because caffeine and carbs are the only things keeping us functioning at 6 a.m.
Welch’s Fruit Snacks – For parents convincing themselves this counts as “healthy.”
Doritos Cool Ranch – The scent of these alone can clear an entire boarding area.
Haribo Gummy Bears – Timeless, chewy, and a solid way to keep the peace on a long flight.

And the least-loved airport snack? Chobani Vanilla Yogurt.

Sorry, health-conscious travelers… apparently no one wants to balance their laptop, boarding pass, and a spoon while sprinting to their gate. (Interestingly, it did rank highest in Massachusetts, where maybe travelers are just better at multitasking.)

So next time you’re running late and debating whether to splurge on snacks, remember: Oreos top the charts for a reason. Sometimes a little sugar therapy is just part of the ticket price.

20% of Americans Don’t Mind Having Crumbs in Their Bed?

Once upon a time, “breakfast in bed” was the ultimate romantic gesture. Now? For a lot of people, it’s just a one-way ticket to sleeping in a pile of toast shrapnel.

A while back, a bizarre survey found 80% of people say crumbs in bed ruin their sleep. Which sounds fine… but raises a disturbing follow-up: are the other 20% totally fine rolling around in bacon bits and scrambled egg fossils?

Still, plenty of people risk it. 35% admit to eating in bed, usually late-night snacks like cookies, chips, and popcorn. (Basically the three foods most-scientifically-designed to generate maximum crumbs.)

But here’s the kicker: 33% say eating in bed is a dating deal-breaker. And among Millennials, that number jumps to 38%… even though Millennials are also the most likely to sneak snacks under the covers. Talk about sleeping with the enemy.

So yeah, breakfast in bed might sound sweet… or satisfy sudden snack cravings you’ll regret later. But if you don’t want your sheets to double as a sandpaper exfoliator, be REAL CAREFUL about your execution.

The Latest Girl Scout Cookie: Meet the Exploremores

The Girl Scouts are back in the kitchen… and no, it’s not gender roles thing, it’s a new cookie!

Their newest concoction is called the Exploremores, and they’re basically a Rocky Road cookie in uniform.

Here’s the breakdown:

Chocolate cookies ✅
Creamy filling ✅
Flavors of chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond crème ✅✅✅

The organization says the cookies are meant to “reflect the spirit of exploration at the heart of every Girl Scout.” Which sounds inspiring… though let’s be honest, some Girl Scouts are just exploring how many hours they can spend on Roblox.

The Exploremores officially roll out in January when cookie season starts, joining the classics (Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Samoas, etc.) and newer recruits like Adventurefuls, Lemon-Ups, Toffee-tastics, and Caramel Chocolate Chip.

Noticeably absent? Remember Raspberry Rallys… which were kinda like Thin Mints with a raspberry twist? They seemed to be a hit a couple years ago, but apparently they were a one-off thing.

And don’t bother asking for S’mores or Toast-Yays either. Those were retired earlier this year, so it’s goodbye to cookies shaped like French toast.

So, Girl Scout Cookie Season 2026: Now with added marshmallow crème.

Butter Candles Are Back, and They’re Still Weird

Just when you thought TikTok had finally moved on to new ways of wasting food for visual presentation, the butter candle trend has returned. Yes, the internet is once again telling us to freeze a stick of butter with a wick in it, jam it into a loaf of bread, light it on fire, and call it “entertaining.”

It is what it sounds like: You cut a hole in a sourdough loaf, drop in your frozen butter candle, light it, and watch the butter drip down onto your bread like some kind of greasy, dairy-based volcano. Supposedly it’s “fancy” for dinner parties. In reality, it’s just one wick away from setting off your smoke alarm.

Couple quick pro tips, because people always freak out about this:

You need a food-grade wick… the kind made from things like hemp coated in beeswax. You can grab them on Amazon. And no, you’re not supposed to chew on the wick like it’s beef jerky.
Despite looking amazing on TikTok, the eating part is… underwhelming. Think less “classy charcuterie experience” and more “your bread is crying butter tears all over the table.”

Naturally, the comments are better than the trend itself. One person said, “Maybe I’ll try this instead of drugs.” Another added, “You never know what someone’s doing in their house, bruh.” (Imagine explaining to your neighbors why your kitchen smells like scorched bread and melted Land O’Lakes.)

So if you’re looking for a fall centerpiece that’s equal parts quirky, messy, and vaguely heart-clogging, the butter candle is back on the menu. Just don’t be shocked when your guests say, “Cool… so do you also have chips and salsa?”

(If you’re still not getting it, here’s a video of this “butter candle.” And here’s a recipe to make it.)

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America’s Perfect Day: Sleeping, Eating, and Chilling

If you had a totally free day with zero responsibilities and no to-do list in sight, how would you spend it? According to a new poll, most Americans would opt for something pretty simple: relaxing, eating, and zoning out.

The survey asked people to describe their perfect day, and no, it didn’t involve yacht parties or mountain climbing. It was much more relatable—and frankly, way more achievable. The top activities included getting plenty of sleep, spending time with loved ones, indulging in hobbies, and of course, marathoning our favorite shows.

Let’s break down what a “perfect” 24 hours looks like in America:

6 hours and 54 minutes of sleep to kick things off. Not quite a full eight hours, but that’s before factoring in…
A 42-minute nap, just to top things off. Because even on your dream day, apparently, you still need a little recharge.
2 hours of eating.
3 hours with family, and 1 hour 24 minutes with friends—a nice balance of quality time.
1 hour and 6 minutes spent with pets, which we’re assuming includes copious belly rubs and nose boops.
3 hours and 6 minutes of TV time, plus 1 hour 30 minutes scrolling on our phones. (Realistically, we’re probably doing both at the same time.)
1 hour 24 minutes on hobbies, whatever those may be—reading, gardening, or building elaborate Lego castles.
48 minutes shopping and 48 minutes exercising, which cancel each other out in calories and bank balance.
And finally, 1 hour and 18 minutes listening to music, which should be a pretty sweet soundtrack for everything else we just listed.

So how often do we expect to reach this dreamy state of lazy bliss? The average American predicts they’ll have 16 perfect days in 2025. That’s roughly one every three weeks—not bad, honestly.

The takeaway? Our ideal day isn’t about excitement or exotic experiences. It’s about comfort, connection, and the joy of doing a whole lot of nothing. And if that includes an afternoon nap and two hours of eating, who are we to argue?

The Average Person Eats 21 Cookies a Month, and Chocolate Chip Is Our Favorite

This past Monday was National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.

And a cookie-focused poll found they’re still our favorite type of cookie.

Our five favorites are chocolate chip, peanut butter cookies, double chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, and shortbread. So, no love for that old clamshell package of frosted sugar cookies on the clearance shelf at the grocery store?

Here are a few more quick cookie stats:

1. The average American eats 21 cookies a month. One in four admit they eat more than that.

2. 41% of us think we’ve had enough of them in our life to call ourselves a “cookie expert.” The average person thinks you need to eat at least 319 cookies before you can say that. At 21 cookies a month, that would only take a little over a year.

3. According to the poll, the perfect chocolate chip cookie is soft and chewy… made with brown sugar… and just came out of the oven.

4. 61% say a really good cookie can turn your whole day around.

So next time you’re halfway through a sleeve of cookies and wondering if you’re being a little extra… just remember, you might actually be working toward a professional title. Keep going, Chef.