In the 1800s, Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham took one look at America and said, “Too much sex. Not enough bland bread.” He believed spicy food, rich flavors, and anything remotely enjoyable were fueling the nation’s descent into moral chaos. His solution? Cold baths, hard mattresses, and tasteless health food that made boiled cardboard seem like a delicacy.

Enter: the Graham cracker. Originally a joyless slab of whole wheat despair meant to keep you holy and bored.

But oh, how the tables have turned. Fast forward a few decades and we’re stuffing these virtue bricks with melted chocolate and flaming marshmallows. The s’more was born—basically a sugar-fueled middle finger to everything Graham stood for.

So next time you’re at a campfire, indulging in gooey, delicious debauchery, just remember: you’re eating a snack that was literally invented to stop the party in your pants.

Watch the full video and enjoy the most ironic food history ever told.