What is the problem with fruitcake?

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) -- Turkey, ham, or prime rib roast? What about pumpkin or sweet potato pie?
We can all probably come to the reasonable conclusion that these are perfectly acceptable Christmas-time foods.However, fruitcake seems to be the one polarizing holiday confection that people either lovingly defend or vehemently condemn. What is it about this sweet, often boozy brick that causes such division? Clayton hotel displays tumbleweed Christmas treesHistoryFruitcakes have been around for a v