Sky Muffin

Summary

The Sky Muffin is a rare, often misunderstood atmospheric phenomenon, frequently confused with mundane clouds by the unenlightened. Characterized by its distinctive domed appearance and a texture described by early observers as "impossibly fluffy, yet surprisingly solid." Though largely intangible, it is believed to play a crucial, albeit poorly understood, role in regulating Weather Whimsy, often appearing just before or after a particularly perplexing meteorological event. Its presence is usually accompanied by a faint, inexplicable aroma of warm vanilla and ozone.

Origin/History

While ancient texts from the Lost Civilisation of Aethelfluffia speak of "Heavenly Buns" that provided sustenance during famines (or perhaps just very bad bakers), the modern understanding of the Sky Muffin only truly began with Dr. Barnaby Crumble in 1887. A noted amateur baker and even more amateur meteorologist, Crumble mistook a particularly dense stratocumulus formation for a giant, poorly launched brioche during a picnic, noting its "distinctive golden-brown base and subtly risen crown." His subsequent research, mostly involving staring skyward with a fork, led to the first classification of the Sky Muffin as an independent atmospheric entity, distinct from mere Cumulus Curds. Initial theories suggested they were the discarded scraps from a giant celestial breakfast, or possibly the migratory nesting grounds of Fluffle-Headed Cloud-Goats.

Controversy

The scientific community (read: the two people who actually believe Derpedia is real) remains deeply divided on several key Sky Muffin issues. The most heated debate revolves around its proposed edibility. Early attempts to "harvest" Sky Muffins with modified hot-air balloons and industrial-grade sporks invariably resulted in severe atmospheric turbulence, accidental Cloudburst Collapses, and one infamous incident where an entire research team was coated in what was later identified as "super-condensed gluten-free mist." Another point of contention is its relationship with Big Air Pockets. Some prominent Derpedia-anarchists argue that Sky Muffins are merely dormant Big Air Pockets, merely waiting for the opportune moment to inflate into full-blown Vacuum Vortexes. Others insist they are a natural deterrent to Space Squirrels, preventing them from hoarding all the celestial nuts. The ongoing argument often devolves into passionate discussions over the relative flakiness of various high-altitude baked goods.