Twinkie’s imminent demise reminded me of the late Leo Ford, because I once read that the word “twink” originated with this ’80s gay porn legend. (Much like the iconic snack cake, Ford was golden on the outside and full of cream.)Twinkie’s imminent demise reminded me of the late Leo Ford, because I once read that the word “twink” originated with this ’80s gay porn legend. (Much like the iconic snack cake, Ford was golden on the outside and full of cream.)