The Merits of Pudding

Why do I love pudding so much? More importantly, why have I been neglecting pudding for so long?

Recently, I re-discovered my absolute love of chocolate pudding. Homemade, but instant (instructions say wait 5 minutes, though I like to let it sit in the fridge for at least half an hour before I eat it), it's seriously such a good idea. All the time. Here is my list of all the reasons I can think of off the top of my head why I love pudding.

1. chocolate pudding, come on. instant. chocolate. pudding.
   
2. the word "pudding" is fun to say
   
3. it's also fun to call people puddin' face, or puddin' butt, or pudding-monkey. trust me.
   
4. makes a great dessert.
5. makes a great breakfast.
6. the perfect creaminess factor
   
7. that little "crust" it gets on the top when it's been in the fridge for a day or so
8. really good with whipped cream and sprinkles (but honestly, not much isn't)
9. super cheap: a box that makes 4 servings is usually $1 if not less, and the amount of milk needed (2 cups, i believe) costs around $1 as well. if i'm not mistaken, that's $0.50 per serving of delicious chocolate pudding-y goodness.
10. so so so very good.
    
11. good for sore throats
12. good for when you're sick
13. good for when you're in a bad mood (see point #5)
14. something about is magical, like i'm a little kid feeling so happy to have pudding; except as an adult, i can really appreciate the way i feel about feeling that way. yeah?
15. there are already 14 reasons to love pudding
16. using a whisk is really fun.
    
17. you can make it in one big bowl (not my favorite way, but to each his/her own, right?)
18. eating pudding out of little individual cups is somehow awesome.
19. it's jiggly
20. milk has calcium, which is good for you. hence, pudding is good for you.

So there you go. 20 reasons, and I'm sure I could come up with more. I really, really love chocolate pudding.