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The ban was met with considerable public resistance. Many Americans, especially housewives, viewed sliced bread not just as a convenience, but as a psychological pillar that supported morale and sanity within the home. One such housewife famously expressed her frustrations in a letter to The New York Times, emphasizing how vital sliced bread was for maintaining a happy household. The public outcry was intense enough that bakers felt pressured to flout the ban, with many opting to sell sliced bread regardless of the potential fines.