Editing Soft Pretzels (section)

== Cultural Significance ==

=== Philadelphia Identity ===

Soft pretzels define Philadelphia:

* Part of daily life
* Embedded in culture
* Regional distinction
* Pride of ownership

People moving from Philadelphia miss the pretzels.

=== Per Capita Consumption ===

'''Philadelphia leads the nation:'''
* More pretzels consumed per capita
* Daily consumption common
* Multiple pretzels per week for many
* Integrated into routines

=== The Mustard Question ===

'''Yellow mustard is canonical:'''
* Not brown mustard (acceptable but not traditional)
* Not honey mustard
* Not ketchup (never)
* '''Yellow mustard***

Deviating from mustard marks you as an outsider.

=== School Fundraising ===

Soft pretzels are common '''school fundraisers''':

* Kids sell pretzels
* Extremely popular
* Community tradition
* Easy to move