You probably don't know the name William Post, but odds are you've probably eaten his greatest creation: the breakfast staple Pop-Tarts.
Bill, as he was known, died on February 10 at the age of 96.
Grand Rapids man, inventor of Pop-Tarts, dies at 96 https://t.co/K95GeA2aVx
— MLive (@MLive) February 14, 2024
A Grand Rapids man credited with inventing a breakfast staple, Pop-Tarts, has died at age 96.
William “Bill” Post died Feb. 10.
According to his obituary, Post was a Keebler plant manager in Grand Rapids in the early 1960s when he was approached by executives at cereal giant Kellogg’s to create a breakfast food for the toaster.
Post and a team of co-workers then developed the early versions of something he called fruit scones, but which soon became Pop-Tarts. They became an instant hit when test marketed in Cleveland in late 1963.
Everyone has had a Pop-Tart at some point in their life.
Left behind a huge legacy pic.twitter.com/IPFWi7Lcb5
— jrdy (@tfd_jrdy) February 14, 2024
Huge.
At least he got to live to see his creation be part of the greatest college football bowl presentation ever. Dreams do come true.
— That one guy you met that one time (@hinchee_d) February 14, 2024
He could die a happy man. And in case you missed it, here's the story behind the Pop-Tart at the college bowl game.
Farewell, King 👑
— Horselover Fat 🧙♂️ (@Michigandolf) February 14, 2024
Here's your crown.
Sad day. Thank you for giving us pop tarts, you’re forever a legend. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fHUccwkKPA
— Auburn Basketball ? (@sheabooskyy) February 14, 2024
This is so good.
Tarts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/2wIIO7ZNl2
— Danimal (@Lord_Chewie) February 14, 2024
Couldn't resist. This made us laugh. Hard.
RIP Mr. Post. Extra pop tarts never hurt anyone. Everyone knows that. pic.twitter.com/cCpogLRu1B
— LoriG (@passthepinot) February 14, 2024
May have to get some tonight.
— FSU 2-0 in the SEC #Duggalos4Life (@MDcoach21) February 14, 2024
A hilariously touching tribute.
R.I.P. king https://t.co/dt4zpi4vgS pic.twitter.com/6ZTaO5OIPN
— Damin Toell (@damintoell) February 14, 2024
These keep getting better and better.
I'mma gonna have one today https://t.co/CT940OiESJ
— Rufus T. Firefly (sworn enemy of Rakell) (@hoggomcswineass) February 14, 2024
Same here.
He will now be consumed on national television by the Kansas City Chiefs. https://t.co/kyUaD1OqDI
— Sunny (@sunnyright) February 14, 2024
Laughed out loud at this.
Long live Brown Sugar Cinnamon
— Matthew D. Dempster (@dempstermd) February 14, 2024
and frosted Apple. https://t.co/3IqDmBAjCb
Chocolate Fudge or Frosted Strawberry.
Went out in a glaze of glory. https://t.co/hhwdjSDKUu
— G (@stevensongs) February 14, 2024
We see what you did there. Well played.
They better put him in a giant toaster and he pops up four minutes into the service, or else what are we even doing here https://t.co/s9jMAVxccS
— Clue Heywood (@ClueHeywood) February 14, 2024
If this doesn't happen, just what are we doing here?
this is how he should go 🫡 https://t.co/mL35CklycL pic.twitter.com/gfFClRKKJ4
— Kristi Yamaguccimane (@TheWapplehouse) February 14, 2024
We bet people will leave Pop-Tarts on his grave.
is there any truth to the rumor I just started that they put his coffin in the ground and it came right back up
— David Hines (@hradzka) February 14, 2024
(RIP, and thank you for the many unhealthy breakfasts) https://t.co/cQlB3cYRZn
Yes, moms everywhere thank you for a quick breakfast.
RIP - Rest in Poptarts, king https://t.co/bDZsIypXZG pic.twitter.com/UfYWsd8zQi
— Z Ed (@sheckiezx) February 14, 2024
King.
They gonna cremate that man in a toaster smh https://t.co/l3ZyUXR98r pic.twitter.com/JJVLeAi1VF
— El Davo XIV (@ElDavoXIV) February 14, 2024
Dark, but hilarious.
You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
— faitaccompli (@fateaccomply) February 14, 2024
Rest in piece king https://t.co/hRlEvMOUHx pic.twitter.com/dBzn0JWlNT
RIP
He seemed so healthy back in Dec https://t.co/BcgLpEhkWB pic.twitter.com/Fbhc3yHfcO
— Politically Undomiciled Honkitude (@Mr_Honkitude) February 14, 2024
Life comes at you fast.
They’re together now. RIP to a college football legend. https://t.co/Xf3Ircq8o8 pic.twitter.com/awP5bWUejf
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) February 14, 2024
Reunited.
RIP. I hope he got to see how giddy we all were having his creation turned into the best sports mascot of all time https://t.co/q4FZDFMZwB pic.twitter.com/sw8iOiV1ha
— Christina P. Gorga (@StyleSTEAMed) February 14, 2024
We hope so, too. Got to go out on top, really.
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