Photos Of Peeps In The Wild

Observing Peeps in their natural environment — posing for the camera — is a favorite Easter pasttime of mine. Apparently, lots of people on Flickr share the same interest. I would have created a Peeps scene just for Food Republic, but Pat Bertoletti ate all mine in 30 seconds. Check out what some other Peeps are up to around this time of year.     

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Photo: katerha on Flickr

Specialty Peep-attracting birdhouses are available for purchase. Price upon request.

 

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Photo: CarbonNYC on Flickr

A Peep's sushi craving indicates imminent demise.

 

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Photo: Daquella manera on

Even non-edible Peeps aren't safe from the ravages of annual hankerings for something mouth-dryingly sweet.

 

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Photo: maveric2003 on

Peep knights joust. But just for fun. I joust with toothpicks, too.

 

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Photo: brownpau on

In case you've forgotten about the iconic Easter treat, the Peeps Bug should jog your memory. Can't miss it.

 

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Photo: Mykl Roventine on

Peeps go on the kind of dates you wish you enjoyed. Psh, museums. Roller derby!

 

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Photo: WorldIslandInfo.com on

It's hard out there for a Peep.

 

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Photo: Jeff Sandquist on

Peeps leisurely participate in the very intense and little-referenced sport of curling.

 

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Photo: LegalAdmin on

Who knew? Peeps are the official candy of the Republican party. The primary should have tipped us off.

 

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Photo: darastar on

And sometimes, as it's been done throughout history, Peeps just up and kill each other. Nobody said candy was perfect.