I prefer my peeps staled!
First, you get the peeps (and don't even talk about those OTHER colors...)
And I cut a slice into the plastic, and split it open. If I'm really ambitious, I leave it next to me on my desk and leave it like that for an hour, and then "close it" for at least 24 hours.

Then, check the peeps... they can't have too much loose sugar on the bottom or you have a MESS! Turn them out and let 'em shake what they got! (LOL!)