Twinkies
The Twinkies were the "hostesses" who greeted and oriented visitors and journalists to Rajneeshpuram, showing them around, answering their questions and explaining what Osho and the ranch were all about, to the best of their well-trained ability. The name "Twinkies" was tongue-in-cheek and derives from an iconic American junk food product, Twinkies, made by "Hostess Brands", and described as "golden sponge cake with a creamy filling".
The Twinkies could be called an all-female team, though they did include an "honorary female" Sw Anand Anshumali. They were run by Ma Prem Isabel and "anchored" by Ma Deva Jayamala, who maintained Mirdad Welcome Center, next to the barn in downtown Rajneeshpuram, and entertained visitors until one of the mobile crew came to show them around. They included Ma Prema Veena, Ma Prem Sunshine, Ma Anand Bhagawati, Ma Yoga Punya, Ma Ananda Sarita, Ma Dhyan Rosalie and Ma Anand Sophia among others.
to be continued . . .
