February 1999, NASA cancels the $700 savings bond required to fund the PEEPS-MANNED SPACE FLIGHT initiative to free up resources for the more promising Toaster Oven Re-Entry program that so captured the hearts and imagination of the American people.  A band of renegade NASA technicians lead by Dr. Lint Wetberry of the "Pepsi None" scandal form a splinter faction to continue the NASA PEEPS INITIATIVE. 

The story that follows is pieced together from the original transcripts contained on the Certron C-90 cassette tape recovered by Prince Albert Anaconda as well as e-mailed images intercepted and decoded by deep cover specialist Adam Smasher from the hacker group known as Pets of the Rich and Famous. 

NASA chose the PEEP as an alternative to humans for the testing of deep space travel because of its low cost and availability as well as its amazing similarity to human physiology.  You may remember Peeps as the brightly colored pink and yellow marshmallow bunnies that appear each year at Easter.  What you may not know is that all the Peeps in the world are produced year-round at one factory in Bethlehem, PA. Just to meet the overwhelming demand at Easter time (don't worry they have a three year shelf life).  Modern day Peeps are available in three colors: pink, yellow and robin's egg blue.  They can be shaped as the famous Peep bunny or the less popular chick/duck.  But what makes them most interesting to NASA is that they share 80% of their genetic code with their human makers.  In a report issued last fall  by NASA genetic specialist, Stamp Edwards, claims were made that Peeps contain most of the elements crucial for carbon based life.  "They contain three complex sugars, artificial coloring an emulsifier as well as a gooey soft center just like real people" reported Mr. Edwards.  "They also react similarly in many real life situations commonly faced in deep space travel such as multi-universal dimensions, traveling back to dinosaur times or even traveling into a future dominated by apes.  The peep stands out against all other snack foods in its remarkable similarity to man and should be embraced as a partner in reaching the stars!" continued Mr. Edwards.  Editors Notes: Due to NASA budget constraints Mr. Stamp Edwards has no actual experience in his field but rather was chosen for his undeniable enthusiasm and willingness to help.  He can be found for additional comments and book signings at his regular job at the Burlington, Alabama Motel Six where he is currently serving his country as night manager and NASA information technology specialist.