"Still, there’s something about the simple versatility in the melding of pasty and filling that just begs to be used as symbol and metaphor."

I disagree with this assertion.

"...and how the taste of it relates to the current state of your life..."

I am certainly looking forward to tasting "Key Lime Layoff Pie" and "Sweet Potato Shrinking Pension Pie" and "Delirium Tremens Custard Pie" and maybe even a slice or two of "Shit Pie"

@ Alison

Well put your disagreement in one hand and put a pie in the other and see which one you eat first.

(I'm not sure what that's supposed to mean either)

I had this exact argument yesterday! About how I love real pie but I do not love metaphorical pie.