The small size makes them easier and quicker to cook (less likely to burn the outside and leave a frozen center).

As they're pretty strictly meant to be eaten at home the need for a plate of them isn't a big deal.

They have a big brother called a hot pocket that’s like a nasty meat pie. Both will get nuclear meltdown hot and will burn your mouth.

Bonus, if you microwave them, you end up with parts of the crust that are still tooth-breakingly frozen.

They're more convenient to share with a group, and eat with one hand.

And easier for little kids to eat.

You’re supposed to gobble down a large bowl of them, like jellybeans.

, burning your mouth on the first few in your haste.