Have you ever peeled the lid off a pudding cup, looked inside and said, “Aha, the proof is right here.” Unless you were trying to prove that the cup really did contain pudding, we’re going to assume the answer is “no.” That’s exactly why Michigan Radio marketing director Steve Chrypinski asked us about the expression “the proof is in the pudding.” He says, “What does proving something have to do with a smooth, creamy dessert?” Many of us use this expression, despite the fact that it doesn’t make