If I’ve learned anything from watching Family Guy, it’s that the Twinkie is the ultimate survival food. Even though their shelf life is greatly exaggerated, 25 days rather than years as some people claim, that doesn’t mean they’re not useful. Any food that is compact, high in sugar, and doesn’t taste like cardboard could be a lifesaver when trips to the grocery store are out of the question. After a few days of eating ration bars and backpacking food, you’ll understand. I like to keep a box in my pantry, just in case. Just don’t expect to open a year old box and dive in without getting sick afterwards.