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For much of the 20th century, fruitcake enjoyed popularity, especially as a holiday staple sent through the mail. However, by the 1980s, its reputation had suffered dramatically, primarily due to media jokes and changing dessert trends. Iconic television host Johnny Carson humorously lamented fruitcake’s existence, claiming there was only one in circulation, passed around endlessly—the beginning of fruitcake’s "punchline" status.