It's fun :)
Also the knot improves the flavor. It is known.

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High ratio of surface area to volume (breadstick) but in a compact arrangement

You're a few holes short of a donut, aren't you?

https://thedoughacademy.com/why-are-pretzels-shaped-the-way-they-are/

1. Good luck
2. Shows off your skills
3. Lots of surface area for good flavor in a relatively small treat

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So it won't come untied.

my dad told me the germans are evil for inventing a food that you boil in sodium hydroxide to force the formation of carcinogens

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It's easier to cook in tube form, like bagels

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it represents the holy trinity; the father, the son, and the holy spirit you absolute nincompoop

>>21916097
to pretend that you're a female when in reality you're actually a raped male

>>21916097
it's knot bread

>>21916097
Good for dipping and puling apart.
A true symbol of 19th century Germany

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the fold of the bread is to mimic arms folded in reverence.