No, not like that. Get your mind out of the gutter.
On Monday, April 5, Elyse and I went up to Westminster, where we saw the annual Peep show, held in the former Sears store at TownMall of Westminster. There, we saw a number of displays made out of Peeps, those marshmallow rabbit and duck-shaped candies that some people like to eat around Easter. All in all, it was pretty fun, though I admit that the ones that incorporated the pandemic into their theming made me cringe a little bit, because I am so over that (admittedly, though, I was over it from the moment that it started).
In any case, here are some of the highlights from the visit.
Bunny peep made out of bunny peeps.
Sonic the Hedgehog.
The Cheshire Cat from the Disney version of Alice in Wonderland.
Pizza in peep form.
One of many cringeworthy pandemic-themed Peeps displays, this one captioned, “Can’t wait until it’s safe to hug our Peeps again.”
A floral arrangement made out of Peeps.
This one was titled “Forky”.
Fun house mirror themed display.
Painting showing what we believe is Tommy Wiseau coming out of a nest surrounded by Peeps.
Arlington National Cemetery in Peeps form.
Display for Future Business Leaders of America, aka FBLA, which I’ve heard referred to as “The Flabbies” in the past.
That Bernie Sanders meme from earlier this year, incorporating Peeps. Note the crow’s feet.
Pinewood derby race car in Peep form.
Peep pop-up book.
“Bunny Business: There’s no funny business in Bunny Business.”
Display from a dentist’s office, showing a healthy tooth vs. a decayed tooth.
Peeps water tap.
Floral arrangement, in a basket design to resemble bunny Peeps.
Humpty Dumpty made out of Peeps.
“Home is where we roam.”
Peeps candlestick. Elyse was disappointed that this one was not for sale, but I told her that if it was that important to her, we could make something just like it at home, since it wouldn’t be that hard to do.
Peeps in the sun. I ran a close-up of this piece as a photo feature the week after the show ran.
Peeps theater.
A Peeps take on The Starry Night.
Peepwarts Express, a spoof of the Hogwarts Express from Harry Potter.
I consider this to be sound advice all around, regardless of the venue. In a world where you can be anything, be kind. It’s so true.
“Pigtacular”.
Meh.
A foosball table made out of Peeps.
A Peeps spoof of the game Among Us.
A real, working jukebox decorated in Peeps.
Peeps claw machine.
Peeps statue of a healthcare worker wearing a mask and a cape.
Ice cream cone, where the cone is made of bunny Peeps, and the ice cream is made out of chick Peeps.
Volkswagen bus with trailer.
I really cringed over this one, with the Peeps in school with spaced-out desks and wearing masks. Way to throw the pandemic in our faces in a not-so-funny way.
Picture of a rabbit carrying carrots made out of Peeps.
Little Bo Peep. I found it pretty refreshing that the person who made this didn’t put a mask on her like too many other people did in their creations.
A coronavirus made out of Peeps.
Pikachu!
Peeps pillow.
Peeps in the shape of a Maryland flag, because Maryland.
I think that this was supposed to be a message of world peace, but on a peace sign, the vertical bar goes the full height of the circle. Otherwise, you have the Mercedes-Benz logo.
Peeps Easter basket.
Display sponsored by the local Best Western inn.
“Mask-erade Ball Peep”. *cringe*
“Chillin with my Peeps”.
Peeps COVID vaccination clinic.
Super Mario made out of Peeps, showing Mario jumping over a piranha plant.
Yarn Peep sewn into a piece of fabric.
So there you go, I suppose. A good time was had by all, and aside from the ones throwing the pandemic in everyone’s face (because trust me, we get enough reminders about it already without this adding to the noise), it was pretty lighthearted and fun.