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Johnny Unusual Ate This - A near-weekly series of terrible mistakes

LBD_Nytetrayn

..and his little cat, too
(He/him)
*screams* AAH, you still have TGIFridays Tato Skins there?!?

And watermelon is my favorite Jolly Rancher flavor, so I'm curious how the drink mix holds up.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Chocolate Bacon Pop
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This feels like peak 2009.
Not bad, I guess but nothing that really stuck. Neither "haha ew" or "wow, delicious".
Mondoux Cashews
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It's cashews.
It's still cashews.
Sidewalk Chalk Bubble Gum
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For various hygienic reasons, this seems like a bad idea.
This is really appropriate because the second the flavour goes away it tastes like licking a sidewalk. It's... REALLY gross. And like some gum I've had, it somehow fails sometimes to get a gummy consistency and is more like sticky bitter ooze.
Fanta Saveur Exotique
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Back on the Fanta train.
This was decent but not one of the best Fantas
TGIFriday's Potato Skins Bacon & Cheddar
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And the TGIFriday's train.
The potato skins are among the better Fridays offerings in snack form. I'd definitely buy them again if they were just sitting on store shelves.
Hershey's Chocolate Hazelnut
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Note "flavoured candy".
Yeah, it's a bit fakey. Not bad but I would prefer real chocolate.
Jolly Rancher Watermelon Drink Mix

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I remember these being my favourite drink mix.
Oh, this one is really good. I forgot that Jolly Rancher drink mix was so good. HIGH praise for this one
Hershey's Kisses (big)
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But just a little big.
This.. was real chocolate, I think, but for some reason, I did not enjoy eating it. Not even awful but something was off.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Thursday...

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Uncle Al's Oatmeal Cookies
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There was a special on baked goods so I decided to get some...

...Chips Ahoy maybe?
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I cannot tell if this is a special flavour or just... Chips Ahoy with Japanese packaging.

Bubble Yum Cotton Candy
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Last time I had Bubble Yum, I really liked it. Hoping for a repeat even if cotton candy is not that interesting of a flavour to me.

Pepsi Peep-flavor
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Look, I genuinely do like peeps but are peep flavoured things that interesting to anyone? It's just very sweet yet mild and texture is part of the interesting thing with peeps.

Kopper's Chocolate Sparkling Prosecco Cordials
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I'm interested...

Hershey's Cookies and Cream Drops
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I do like the cookies and cream bars so this'll probably be fine.

TGIFriday's Potato Skins Jalapeno Cheddar
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I liked the other two flavours I had, so this'll probably work.

Jolly Rancher Watermelon Lemonade drink mix
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Ooh, I'm interested.

Kool-Aid Strawberry Kiwi
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A very 90s flavour! At least, to me.
 

Kirin

Summon for hire
(he/him)
Kopper's Chocolate Sparkling Prosecco Cordials
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I'm interested...
I had something like those recently that was margarita flavored, it was actually quite good.

Also I feel like the Chips Ahoy might be Chinese? I don’t see any kana on the packaging.

Also also, I do not understand the random punk duck on the Bubble Yum.
 

LBD_Nytetrayn

..and his little cat, too
(He/him)
The other one I had was back was Bacon Ranch. I think I saw one more a couple weeks ago but it wasn't there yesterday.
Oh, I don't think I noticed -- I guess I just assumed they were the one and only flavor I've ever seen, bacon & cheddar.

Oh my god, They have chili cheese, too?!

Also Fully Loaded and "Savory Grill," whatever that is, among all the other stuff they apparently make. I may have to order some of these...
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Uncle Al's Oatmeal Cookies
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There was a special on baked goods so I decided to get some...
OKish. They worked well for my gelato sandwiches
.Chips Ahoy maybe?
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I cannot tell if this is a special flavour or just... Chips Ahoy with Japanese packaging.
I'm pretty sure this was Chips Ahoy. Very much tasted of that.
Bubble Yum Cotton Candy
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Last time I had Bubble Yum, I really liked it. Hoping for a repeat even if cotton candy is not that interesting of a flavour to me.
Yeah, Bubble Yum is a good brand. Doesn't turn bitter, flavour stays a good while and even when it is got, it's not a chore to chew.
Pepsi Peep-flavor
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Look, I genuinely do like peeps but are peep flavoured things that interesting to anyone? It's just very sweet yet mild and texture is part of the interesting thing with peeps.
Not good. Pepsi with a slight extra caramel taste, which doesn't work for me.
Kopper's Chocolate Sparkling Prosecco Cordials
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I'm interested...
These are interesting but I don't think I enjoyed them. A dark chocolate with pretend gold leaf on the outside and some non-alcoholic cordial inside. Made for a unique sensation but I didn't love them.
Hershey's Cookies and Cream Drops
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I do like the cookies and cream bars so this'll probably be fine.
These are pretty good, though. Just cookies n cream in "drop" form.
TGIFriday's Potato Skins Jalapeno Cheddar
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I liked the other two flavours I had, so this'll probably work.
Good but really I find all of these skins taste pretty close to the same.
Jolly Rancher Watermelon Lemonade drink mix
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Ooh, I'm interested.
Very good but I don't taste the Jolly Rancher of it. But will be good to revisit in the summer.
Kool-Aid Strawberry Kiwi
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A very 90s flavour! At least, to me.
I think I overwatered it and it was too sour and mild. Maybe I'll buy again and use less water.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Friday...

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Uncle Al's Iced Oatmeal Cookies
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There's something aesthetically pleasing about the words "iced oatmeal cookies". But the actual truth is they look a little uninspired. But I'm open to being convinced otherwise.

Uncle Al's Coconut Maroon Cookies
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This is a little less interesting. I like coconut maroon but crunchy cookies? I like 'em soft.

Canada Dry Drink Mix
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This'll be interesting. I actually really like ginger ale but I need to mix it with something bubbly or it will taste like flat ginger ale, which is among the worst drinks to have flat.

Kool-Aid Pineapple
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So I figured out why my last Kool-Aid tasted weird. Turns out you need to add sugar. I hadn't made Kool-Aid in forever so I just treated it like a drink mix. I guess... I need to buy sugar.

Orange Crush
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Used to be my favourite as a boy. I don't remember if I had a plain orange yet but this one advertises having real cane sugar. So that's a plus.

Dubble Bubble Jelly Donuts
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I wasn't expecting such an interesting flavour from Dubble Bubble to be honest. This thread turned me into a Bubble Yum man. But I'm open to this adventure.

Mini Robins Eggs
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Easter Whoppers. I used to kind of hate Whoppers but now I don't. But they still aren't my favourite.

Trolli Sweet Squiggles
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I don't think "gummi" have the copyright on "worms".

Buncha Crunch
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When things are in bunch form, they WILL fly at you.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Uncle Al's Iced Oatmeal Cookies
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There's something aesthetically pleasing about the words "iced oatmeal cookies". But the actual truth is they look a little uninspired. But I'm open to being convinced otherwise.
They taste uninspired. Not bad but not great.
Uncle Al's Coconut Maroon Cookies
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This is a little less interesting. I like coconut maroon but crunchy cookies? I like 'em soft.
Same
Canada Dry Drink Mix
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This'll be interesting. I actually really like ginger ale but I need to mix it with something bubbly or it will taste like flat ginger ale, which is among the worst drinks to have flat.
Good but make sure it's fizzed.
Kool-Aid Pineapple
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So I figured out why my last Kool-Aid tasted weird. Turns out you need to add sugar. I hadn't made Kool-Aid in forever so I just treated it like a drink mix. I guess... I need to buy sugar.
Holy shit, this asks for a fucking cup of sugar. I used less than a quarter of sweetener and it was pretty good.
Orange Crush
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Used to be my favourite as a boy. I don't remember if I had a plain orange yet but this one advertises having real cane sugar. So that's a plus.
Also good. A classic.
Dubble Bubble Jelly Donuts
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I wasn't expecting such an interesting flavour from Dubble Bubble to be honest. This thread turned me into a Bubble Yum man. But I'm open to this adventure.
Very little actually "jelly" inside. Not as interesting as one my hope.
Mini Robins Eggs
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Easter Whoppers. I used to kind of hate Whoppers but now I don't. But they still aren't my favourite.
OK. Don't hate it but still not a Whoppers guy.
Trolli Sweet Squiggles
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I don't think "gummi" have the copyright on "worms".
Just taste like gummi worms. Trolli does it well.
Buncha Crunch
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When things are in bunch form, they WILL fly at you.
These were good. Actual milk chocolate.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Tomorrow

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A & W Root Beer
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A favourite, though I wish I thought to by a mug to frost.

Fruit Stripes Gummy Candy
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Finally, the gummi that tastes like no one's favourite gum.

KitKat Pops
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Just like every horror movie franchise moves into space when out of ideas, many chocolate bars become balls.

Pretzel Pzazz All-Dressed
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Not about food but remember Pzazz from Jem and the Holograms? She fucking rocked.

Dubble Bubble Football Gum Machine
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Just in time for baseball season... I think? I know shit about sports.

Kool-Aid Orange
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Remember the directions: add all the fucking sugar, you monster.

Hershey's Bunny
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Happy post-Easter sales

Uncle Al's Lemon Ice Cookies
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Again, sounds satisfying to say, not sure about eating.

Uncle Al's Strawberry Cremes
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Not a big fan of Uncle Al's so far but I feel like it's easier to succeed at knock-off Hydrox.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
A & W Root Beer
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A favourite, though I wish I thought to by a mug to frost.
Still good. Need to remember to buy a mug to frost.
Fruit Stripes Gummy Candy
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Finally, the gummi that tastes like no one's favourite gum.
A very light flavour. It does taste like the gum and it isn't bad but not that exciting.
KitKat Pops
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Just like every horror movie franchise moves into space when out of ideas, many chocolate bars become balls.
Perfectly cromulent.
Pretzel Pzazz All-Dressed
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Not about food but remember Pzazz from Jem and the Holograms? She fucking rocked.
The lacquer they use is very good. This is a good pretzel.
Dubble Bubble Football Gum Machine
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Just in time for baseball season... I think? I know shit about sports.
Just gum
Kool-Aid Orange
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Remember the directions: add all the fucking sugar, you monster.
Good. I think I like having at as a lightly sweetened drink, now.
Hershey's Bunny
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Happy post-Easter sales
What it says on the tin.
Uncle Al's Lemon Ice Cookies
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Again, sounds satisfying to say, not sure about eating.
Yeah Uncle Al's is not that exciting.
Uncle Al's Strawberry Cremes
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Not a big fan of Uncle Al's so far but I feel like it's easier to succeed at knock-off Hydrox.
This is a step up but not as good as an Oreo brand.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Sunday

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I actually accidentally got more than usual. For some reason I kept redoing the math in my head, knowing I bought things a week ago for this week but then I did the math bad and ended up with two more than I usually get.

Poppa Corn
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Free fresh (ish) made popcorn with purchase at the store today.

Kool-Aid Mixed Berry
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My long Kool-Aid journey continues. I know I'm making it without as much sweetener as recommended but frankly I like it that way.

Dad's Root Beer
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It never occurred to me but is calling it "dad's root beer" a kind of Candy cigarette games where you pretend you are doing a vice, in this case stealing a beer from dad?

Springtime Kisses
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This is just another big kiss.

Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale drink mix
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This might be the last non-kool aid drink mix in the drink mix section.

Planters Cheez Balls
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This is perfect. "Cheese Balls" is the favourite non-sequitur interjection of some of the kids I take care of so this is going in dramatic play.

Hershey's Kisses (spring edition)
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Why are you disguised as a Toblerone?

Candy Jackpot
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Uncle Al's Oatmeal Cookies
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I hope you like boring-ass flavours (I actually love oatmeal... when it is a MOIST/SOFTcookie)

Uncle Al's Coconut Bar Cookies

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I like coconut but I suspect it won't taste much like it.

Coffee Crisp Double Double
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Coffee Crisp is one of my low-key favourite chocolate bars. You'd think a bar with vanilla wafer would be dull as Hell but the light coffee flavour is great. Interested to see how it makes it taste like a double double more than usual.
 

Torzelbaum

????? LV 13 HP 292/ 292
(he, him, his)
Planters Cheez Balls
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This is perfect. "Cheese Balls" is the favourite non-sequitur interjection of some of the kids I take care of so this is going in dramatic play.
Those aren't the Originals! Mr. Peanut is a lying bastard!

You'd think a bar with vanilla wafer would be dull as Hell
It works for Kit Kat and it doesn't even need the coffee flavor.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Poppa Corn
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Free fresh (ish) made popcorn with purchase at the store today.
It's decent poppity corn
Kool-Aid Mixed Berry
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My long Kool-Aid journey continues. I know I'm making it without as much sweetener as recommended but frankly I like it that way.
This time it probably could have used more sugar.
Dad's Root Beer
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It never occurred to me but is calling it "dad's root beer" a kind of Candy cigarette games where you pretend you are doing a vice, in this case stealing a beer from dad?
A decent root beer
Springtime Kisses
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This is just another big kiss.
I dunno, the big kisses just don't work as well for me.
Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale drink mix
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This might be the last non-kool aid drink mix in the drink mix section.
Good enough. Not sure what would work best as a liquid base though. I guess just unflavoured bubble water.
Planters Cheez Balls
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This is perfect. "Cheese Balls" is the favourite non-sequitur interjection of some of the kids I take care of so this is going in dramatic play.
I don't know if they are original but they tasted decent.
Hershey's Kisses (spring edition)
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Why are you disguised as a Toblerone?
Just some kisses in a different packaging
Candy Jackpot
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Congratulations, you win a subpar generic candy
Uncle Al's Oatmeal Cookies
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I hope you like boring-ass flavours (I actually love oatmeal... when it is a MOIST/SOFTcookie)
Oh, I guess I had these already
Uncle Al's Coconut Bar Cookies

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I like coconut but I suspect it won't taste much like it.
These actually aren't too bad. But there is no coconut taste here.
Coffee Crisp Double Double
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Coffee Crisp is one of my low-key favourite chocolate bars. You'd think a bar with vanilla wafer would be dull as Hell but the light coffee flavour is great. Interested to see how it makes it taste like a double double more than usual.
Tasted more coffee-esque than usual. I don't know if I taste the extra cream/sugar though.
 

LBD_Nytetrayn

..and his little cat, too
(He/him)
Oh man. I gotta find an affordable way to get my hands on some of these.

On the subject of Tato Skins and the like, I think my favorite back in the day were the Baked Potato ones. Plain, I guess? But with kind of a hearty flavor regular chips lacked.
 

Daikaiju

Rated Ages 6+
(He, Him)
Oh man. I gotta find an affordable way to get my hands on some of these.

On the subject of Tato Skins and the like, I think my favorite back in the day were the Baked Potato ones. Plain, I guess? But with kind of a hearty flavor regular chips lacked.
Hard agree
 

LBD_Nytetrayn

..and his little cat, too
(He/him)
Looks like there's some sort of "Steak and Potato" flavor of a new Tato Skins brand, too?

I could have sworn the originals had that flavor, but I can't find anything on them, and either way, I don't think I've ever tried it. Wonder what it tastes like...
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Monday

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Toy Story 4
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Wait, that's the candy's name?

Kool-Aid Pink Lemonade
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What is it about pink that makes lemonade good?

Leaping Frogs
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Wait, that's what they call the gummi frogs?

Stewart's Cherries n Cream
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I keep trying to write "cookies and cream."


Mentos Gum - Watermelon
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Sure, OK.

Trailer Park Boys - Dill Pinknle
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OK, so I kinda remember this show that somehow still has a fanbase. I don't get the comical malaprop for pickles in the name but I will say this; the last couple months they had "Larry the Cable Guy" brand chips I refused to touch. But I suspect that it might be the same product in a different bag. It all seems to be the same flavours. I will say that at least this seems on brand. The Larry flavours are "Pass the Dang Ketchup" (wait, ketchup chips... did they even sell that flavour in the states and "Everything but the kitchen sink" and... I know very little about Mr. The Cable Guy but these are just words and nothing that ties into Larry, right? This seems like it's trying a bit.

Uncle Al's Vanilla Cremes
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This is the last of the Uncle Al's. The Strawberry cremes were OK, so I think this'll be fine.

Sour Punch Sucker
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You know, I forgot to find out where these gourmet suckers come from.

Galaxy Smooth Caramel
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Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Toy Story 4
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Wait, that's the candy's name?
The candy in here was quite bad. Just sort of like the powdery sugar type but it feels like it went stale.
Kool-Aid Pink Lemonade
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What is it about pink that makes lemonade good?
Good but I didn't get the right sweet mix in. Really, some Kool Aids don't need a lot of sugar but some are too tart without the right mix.
Leaping Frogs
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Wait, that's what they call the gummi frogs?
Anyway, while gummi frogs aren't my most favourite gummi, the two kinds of gummi textures make for it being one of the better and more interesting gummis.
Stewart's Cherries n Cream
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I keep trying to write "cookies and cream."
Just a decent cherry soda
Mentos Gum - Watermelon
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Sure, OK.
Very nice. I think the Mentos aspect isn't just a name, I think the same process is used. I tried to put one is soda to see if I got that famous reaction, but no. But also, I realized it's cola so I don't know if the Mentos trick actually works with soda.
Trailer Park Boys - Dill Pinknle
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OK, so I kinda remember this show that somehow still has a fanbase. I don't get the comical malaprop for pickles in the name but I will say this; the last couple months they had "Larry the Cable Guy" brand chips I refused to touch. But I suspect that it might be the same product in a different bag. It all seems to be the same flavours. I will say that at least this seems on brand. The Larry flavours are "Pass the Dang Ketchup" (wait, ketchup chips... did they even sell that flavour in the states and "Everything but the kitchen sink" and... I know very little about Mr. The Cable Guy but these are just words and nothing that ties into Larry, right? This seems like it's trying a bit.
I ended up enjoying this a fair bit. The vinegar taste was lighter (important for me, I don't like extremely strong vinegar tastes) and the dill was pronounced. Really, it felt stronger than a brand of tie-in chips had any right to be. I'll be forever curious if this brand is just a relabelled "Larry the Cable Guy" flavour (one kind exited the store and then these immediately showed up with the same flavours) but I'm not giving money to the Larry estate to find out.
Uncle Al's Vanilla Cremes
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This is the last of the Uncle Al's. The Strawberry cremes were OK, so I think this'll be fine.
They were fine. Uncle Al's tends to be competent but never rises above that.
Sour Punch Sucker
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You know, I forgot to find out where these gourmet suckers come from.
Pretty decent. Not as sour as I was expecting.
Galaxy Smooth Caramel
You've been hit by, you've been struck by a

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Very nice. Much like a differently shaped Caramilk.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
For Tuesday

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Kool-Aid Cherry
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One of the six original flavours.
That whistle is haunting.

Uncle Al's Duplex Cremes
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Hey, I found more of these.

Trailer Park Boys Dressed All Over
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Again it's been a long time, are any of these sketchily drawn potato men representative of the show about lower class pothead criminals?

Canada Dry Ginger Ale Blackberry
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I really like ginger ale but unless it's really unique, I'm not that interested in adding flavours. I do remember an anime about a company making a green onion ginger ale-ish drink. That sounds good.

Sweet Soaker
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Unless this shoots candy, this is a cheap squirt but with candy strapped to it.

Mini-Mini Chicles - Mint
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Seems to be tiny off-brand chicklets.

Uncle Al's Lemon Cremes
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I'm going to guess the lemon flavour will make this one my favourite of the cremes.

Cotton Candy (left) and Watermelon (right) Suckers
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Looking forward more to the watermelon one.

KitKat Oh Hello Cookie Dough
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Shouldn't the Oh Hello brand go with Too Much Tuna?
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
I personally find Kitkat with unique innards are usually good, Kitkat with flavoured coating is often not. Don't get me wrong, I've had some good ones but usually they use the fakier tasting chocolate for that. Still, there are exceptions (cookies and cream, green tea).
 

LBD_Nytetrayn

..and his little cat, too
(He/him)
I was just going to say, the only one I can recall is green tea, which was pretty good.

I think I remember an orange kind around here, too, one year. I think I enjoyed it?

There was a custom Kit Kat factory at Yorkdale here, but it closed recently and I completely missed it... just like Avengers Station. 😿
 
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