It's Marmageddon! Earthquake shut down production of gooey black spread
(NEWSER) - It's a time of unprecedented national crisis in New Zealand, where supplies of Marmite—the black, nationally cherished goo—are running dangerously short. Dubbed "Marmageddon," the shortage is hitting even the highest reaches of government, with PM John Key noting that he has but a "very small amount in my office" and that "I'm going to have to go thin, I'm afraid." But Key has a back-up plan sure to infuriate his countrymen, snorts the Telegraph : "I've got to be honest, I can eat (Australian competitor) Vegemite as well," says Key. "I'm a consumer that can move between brands, I'm ashamed to say it." More»
