Today’s New York Times crossword puzzle offered the clue “Like Red Delicious apples”. The answer was, correctly, “Mealy”. Finally, someone is speaking the truth about these sorry excuses for apples.
This caused me to wonder how exactly this miserable pome gained such prominence, and how exactly it has persisted. Boy, did I find some in-depth reportage! If you’re curious to learn more about the insipid Red Delicious, this article is for you.
