Now that the fall season is upon us, the flavor of pumpkin can be found everywhere - in lattes, in candles, desserts... everywhere. John Oliver recently ranted about pumpkin spice lattes in particular on his show "Last Week Tonight," and the video quickly went viral.

Oliver stated, "It's that special time of year where we voluntarily imbibe pumpkin spice lattes, the coffee that tastes like a candle... I don't mean it tastes like a candle smells. I mean it tastes like a candle tastes. Don't ask me how I know that," showcasing his sense of humor.

He continued, "But what is strange is that pumpkin spice foods seem to grow more omnipresent every year, even though there's no actual pumpkin in the drinks. Kind of like how everyone you meet calls himself a DJ all of a sudden, when what they really mean is that they own an iPad and have been to a party."

According to Today, Oliver thinks that pumpkin spice lattes have an expiration date of popularity. He joked, "Nobody wants anything pumpkin-flavored from December through August... [Fall] is the best season, because you get to stop thinking about how weird your legs look in shorts." Apparently, the popularity of pumpkin spice flavoring is less about the taste and more about the feelings associated with it.

Admittedly, pumpkin spice flavoring has gone a little out of control. TIME reports Pumpkin Spice Oreos hit shelves September 24^th, and have already garnered a lot of attention. Staffers have had mixed replies, ranging from "It tastes like fall!" to "I've had far worse." The cookies will be available at retailers nationwide for roughly 6-8 weeks, or until supplies last.

Furthermore, pumpkin spice has made it into gum flavoring, marshmallows, and even nut mixes. It could only be a matter of time until pumpkin spice toothpaste emerges...

What do you think of the pumpkin spice craze?