Graham Crackers: The Crusade Against LustA bland biscuit designed to suppress carnal urges
From the show
The Secret Life of ObjectsSylvester Graham believed rich foods led to moral decay and physical ruin. He created a coarse, unseasoned flour biscuit specifically to cure society of its sexual desires. The sweet treat we use for s'mores today is the exact opposite of his fanatical, ascetic vision.
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