Opinion: Yes, I am basic
NPR's Scott Simon is an unabashed, unreformed, unapologetic lover of pumpkin spice. He knows his ardor is not universal. He does not care.
Pumpkin Spice
Is it sus that Merriam-Webster just added pumpkin spice?
But it's not at all suspect that yeet and metaverse are among the 370 words added. The dictionary's editor at large says some of these additions might amuse or provoke debate.
Here's why the smell of pumpkin spice moves us, according to science
The appeal of pumpkin spice has a lot to do with how we associate smells and flavors with fall — despite the fact that the flavoring doesn't contain any actual pumpkin.