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

[Johnny Unusual]

Kool-Aid Cherry

One of the six original flavours.

That whistle is haunting.

Oh, these are one of the flavours that work well with lightening on the sugar.

Uncle Al's Duplex Cremes

Hey, I found more of these.

Fine. Like most of these, only fine.

Trailer Park Boys Dressed All Over

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

After how lightly vinegary the pickle ones tastes, I was surprised how strong the All-Dressed tasted. It was good but to my surprise I'd probably rather go back to the pickle.

Canada Dry Ginger Ale Blackberry

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.

I like Ginger Ale but the blackberry didn't add much for me.

Sweet Soaker

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

Complete garbage candy.

Mini-Mini Chicles - Mint

Seems to be tiny off-brand chicklets.

A decent brand of teeny chiclets.

Uncle Al's Lemon Cremes

I'm going to guess the lemon flavour will make this one my favourite of the cremes.

Decent enough. But really, Uncle's Al's is mostly fine but forgettable. EDIT: Oh, except weirdly half of them seemed to be mixed up on the way the cookie was turned. Like some both "outside" sides of the cookie were turned to the creme side and some had one turned in and one turned out. I've never seen this error before.

Cotton Candy (left) and Watermelon (right) Suckers

Looking forward more to the watermelon one.

Yeah, the watermelon was MUCH better. Cotton Candy flavoured things just have a less interesting sugar taste, I find.

KitKat Oh Hello Cookie Dough

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

This one was pretty great. I might make a note of it; the cookie and cream stuff inside was good and it went well with the bit of wafer left over.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

This Wednesday...

Calypso Lemonade

Summertime! Time for lemonade!

Maritime Madness Ghost Pepper

Oh my. This'll be rough.

Raindrops Crunchy Chewies Apple

I feel like this is a spin-off snack but based on a snack I don't know.

Mini-Mini Chicles Fruity

More mini-chicklets.

Kool-Aid Mango

Yum. This one should be good.

Freeze-Dried Birthday Cake Peeps

Extra pricey for something that will probably have a texture I don't like.

Cherry Sucker

No lewd jokes, please.

Pink Lemonade

More summertime fun.

Tutti Frutti Sucker

Oh Rudy!

Maltesers

Whoppers with a classier veneer.

Pretzel Pzazz - Honey Mustard

Honey mustard is the best snack pretzel flavour.

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

Pretzel Pzazz - Honey Mustard

Honey mustard is the best snack pretzel flavour.

Truth.

Those first two suckers sound pretty good, too.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Thursday

I forgot to take one pictures

Popcorn - Salt and Vinegar
Not really a vinegar guy overall but a little bit goes a long way.

Sugar Spider - Summer Citrus

I'm sure the name is because the cotton candy is like a spider web but spider-sugar is also a term from a Mr. Show sketch and I'm kind of hoping it's a reference to that. "Doesn't hurt the spiders."

Gold Dragon Bubble Gum

Ah from when gum looked like tobacco products.

Kool-Aid Black Cherry

I think I have the sugar-Koolaid formula nearly locked.

Taki's Blue Heat

Blue Heat sounds like a USA Network show no one watched.

Puppy House

Another blind box toy with candy.

Ghost Cherry Limeade

Not an energy drink guy at all but Cherry Limeade sounds good. Better drink it at work for the extra energy.

Mallo Cup

Surprise Bag

Oh, this is a blast from the past. Of course, me being an old man a "surprise bag" was made with cheap white paper". Surprised we aren't seeing that but maybe it's TOO retro for people. Plus probably rips too easily.

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

I'm interested in how this Kool-Aid differs from regular cherry.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Popcorn - Salt and Vinegar
Not really a vinegar guy overall but a little bit goes a long way.

A good mix of vinegar. Strong but not too strong.

Sugar Spider - Summer Citrus

I'm sure the name is because the cotton candy is like a spider web but spider-sugar is also a term from a Mr. Show sketch and I'm kind of hoping it's a reference to that. "Doesn't hurt the spiders."

Pretty great quality cotton candy. I was hoping somehow it would also be "refreshing" like the way I feel citrus is but it didn't really do that. But it's still really good.

Gold Dragon Bubble Gum

Ah from when gum looked like tobacco products.

Note that the product is actually called El Bubble with a mock cigar wrap. This is banana.

Kool-Aid Black Cherry

I think I have the sugar-Koolaid formula nearly locked.

Oh, this was a good one. It might be of my favourite Kool-Aids. It has the classic cherry flavour but feels slightly deeper. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to tell the difference (I keep messing with the sugar amounts and don't always retain flavours to my memory) but I could tell. This is a good one!*

Taki's Blue Heat

Blue Heat sounds like a USA Network show no one watched.

A pretty decent spicy chip. It oversold the heat a bit but that was never an issue for me anyway.

Puppy House

Another blind box toy with candy.

The candy quality was actually better than I expected. Like, not the highest but I assumed if it was sold with the toy it would suck. But no, it's good. Note sure of the flavour but it seemed right to go with the white bone shaped candies.

Ghost Cherry Limeade

Not an energy drink guy at all but Cherry Limeade sounds good. Better drink it at work for the extra energy.

I really liked the flavour. It didn't completely hide that energy drink taste but it went well with it and I probably would have missed and enjoyed it if I didn't know.

Mallo Cup

The innards kind of reminded me of an off brand nanaimo bar. In a good way. Not as good as the bar but good.

Surprise Bag

Oh, this is a blast from the past. Of course, me being an old man a "surprise bag" was made with cheap white paper". Surprised we aren't seeing that but maybe it's TOO retro for people. Plus probably rips too easily.

The surprise selection wasn't bad here. Smaller versions of the classics. The one toy was kinda crappy but that's to be expected.

 

[Kirin]

Well now I’m curious what toys were in it.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Friday...

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Popcorn - BBQ Flavour

BBQ flavour isn't bad but it's usually one of my last choices.

Popcorn - Ketchup Flavour

Ketchup flavour is also low on my list of liked flavours. I find it sweet and vinegary in a way I don't care for.

Ghost - Sour Watermelon Warheads

Already a lot going on here. A fruit flavoured candy as an energy soda.

Aero Truffle Brownie

Hey, the one flavour of Aero truffle I haven't tried. I'm actually a bit down on these things but brownie is a nice simple flavour so hopefully they get it right.

Trailer Park Boys - Fries and Ketchup

Again, I'm so removed from this franchise but it doesn't feel like what I assume the show is.

Kool-Aid Sharkleberry Fin

Please don't hunt Sharkleberries for their fins. They are endangered.

Gummi Giant Fried Eggs

I kind of want to see what happens if I for real fry them.

Kitty Condo

Will the candy look like fishbones or balls of yarn?

El Bubble - Green

Apple flavour, maybe?

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Popcorn - BBQ Flavour

BBQ flavour isn't bad but it's usually one of my last choices.

Yeah, there was something about this that didn't take. A weird combo of oversalted and the flavour being too strong yet not being interesting.

Popcorn - Ketchup Flavour

Ketchup flavour is also low on my list of liked flavours. I find it sweet and vinegary in a way I don't care for.

Ketchup I actually liked a bit more. The flavour was there but not overpowering

Ghost - Sour Watermelon Warheads

Already a lot going on here. A fruit flavoured candy as an energy soda.

Like the last one, the sweetness did a good job covering the overly energy drinky taste that is not my favourite. It did taste like a sour candy drink (though not that sour at all) and was yummy.

Aero Truffle Brownie

Hey, the one flavour of Aero truffle I haven't tried. I'm actually a bit down on these things but brownie is a nice simple flavour so hopefully they get it right.

@JBear had some of this too and we both felt it tasted a little too close to just an Aero bar but with a dark chocolate taste. The brownie was there but it was subtle. At the same time, at least it means it didn't have the weird fakey taste some of the other truffle Aeros had

Trailer Park Boys - Fries and Ketchup

Again, I'm so removed from this franchise but it doesn't feel like what I assume the show is.

I think this is slightly better than a bag of Lay's but that might be because the low bar of my expectations of Trailer Park Boys-branded chips.

Kool-Aid Sharkleberry Fin

Please don't hunt Sharkleberries for their fins. They are endangered.

This one is pretty good. Refreshing on a warm day... OK, I didn't drink it on a warm day but it would have.

Kitty Condo

Will the candy look like fishbones or balls of yarn?

The cat toy actually is pretty adorable but the candy isn't good as the puppy ones. It had an "off" crunch like the Toy Story candies. The candies looked like fish.

El Bubble - Green

Apple flavour, maybe?

A pretty poor green apple. The gum quality itself is fine but the yellow one's flavour, though generic, worked better.

Gummi Giant Fried Eggs

I kind of want to see what happens if I for real fry them.

I did it...

Scrambled. Here's the weird part... hot gummi is not bad...

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

Wild. It looks even more egg-like when melted.

 

[Kirin]

Some above and beyond snack science right here.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Tomorrow.

Surprise Pirate Chest

I would be terrified yet impressed if the surprise was a piece of paper with a black spot on it. And a couple Razzles.

Gator Chomp (green apple)

Mixed message: the toy chomps, don't chomp the lolli.

KitKat

Just... a regular one. Had to do it sooner or later.

Pretzel Pzazz Sour Cream and Chives

One of my favourite savoury snack flavours.

Starburst Lemon Gelatin

Oh, a dip into the gello section.

Yoohoo Chocolate Bar

Oh, milk chocolate.... flavoured.

Mountain Dew Pitch Black

Decided to take a break from the energy drinks, mostly because they'll be more effective when my cheat days involve working with children.

Popcorn Hot Pepper Pop

I suspect this is the spiciest popcorn flavour but I don't know if it is a spicy popcorn flavour.

Popcorn Buffalo Breath

Nothing more appetizing than the reminder your breath will smell awful.

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

Tomorrow.

Ooh, I see a ton of stuff grabbing my eye this week. I'm just quoting the whole damn thing and working my way down.

Surprise Pirate Chest

I would be terrified yet impressed if the surprise was a piece of paper with a black spot on it. And a couple Razzles.

Arr, that be a mighty fine booty you be sportin' there, me hearty.

Gator Chomp (green apple)

Mixed message: the toy chomps, don't chomp the lolli.

Oh, wicked. I have this strange fondness for gators/crocs (yes, I know they're different, I just like both). Cartoon/toy ones, especially.

KitKat

Just... a regular one. Had to do it sooner or later.

I like these, but I prefer the Big Kat -- wait, no, what are they-- CHUNKY! -- proportions more.

ProTip: If you wanna piss a whole bunch of people off, send out pictures/video of you eating it whole, rather than broken into individual bars.

Pretzel Pzazz Sour Cream and Chives

One of my favourite savoury snack flavours.

Right up there with Sour Cream & Onion, imo. Is there even really an appreciable difference?

Starburst Lemon Gelatin

Oh, a dip into the gello section.

Okay, this terrified me for a second, because I always just found something about lemon Starbursts harder to chew. It's like they put my entire mouth in slow motion or something weird.

Yoohoo Chocolate Bar

Oh, milk chocolate.... flavoured.

Just like a real Yoo-Hoo! Now I'm curious.

Mountain Dew Pitch Black

Decided to take a break from the energy drinks, mostly because they'll be more effective when my cheat days involve working with children.

I finally got to try Pitch Black recently, albeit in a bottle. Not my favorite, but I like it! It's definitely up there.

Popcorn Hot Pepper Pop

I suspect this is the spiciest popcorn flavour but I don't know if it is a spicy popcorn flavour.

Popcorn Buffalo Breath

Nothing more appetizing than the reminder your breath will smell awful.

Of the two, the Buffalo sounds more appealing to me. Depends on if the Hot Pepper really has that sort of, well, pepper vibe. I dunno, it's hard to describe. Like, I can eat sour cream and onion chips or jalapeno Cheetos (Firehouse was out of Doritos, and sent those instead, so I tried them reluctantly, and actually like them!), but keep actual onions and pepper way the hell away from me.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Surprise Pirate Chest

I would be terrified yet impressed if the surprise was a piece of paper with a black spot on it. And a couple Razzles.

It just had regular gum balls, an eye patch and some stickers.

Gator Chomp (green apple)

Mixed message: the toy chomps, don't chomp the lolli.

It was fine. Fun toy.

KitKat

Just... a regular one. Had to do it sooner or later.

It might be regular but you don't mess with a classic. One of the perfect chocolate bars.

Pretzel Pzazz Sour Cream and Chives

One of my favourite savoury snack flavours.

Pretty great. Probably my favourite Pzazz flavour so far.

Starburst Lemon Gelatin

Oh, a dip into the gello section.

Slightly sweeter yellow. I'm not sure I could taste the specifically Starburst element to it.

Yoohoo Chocolate Bar

Oh, milk chocolate.... flavoured.

OK, it was made of fakey chocolate but this is one of the better ones. I could tell it was different but they did right by the texture and flavour. Like, I could tell it was sweet in a weird fake chocolate way but it wasn't unappealing like so many and it was a decent replication. If someone just told me it was real chocolate but with some artificial element added to it, I'd believe it.

Mountain Dew Pitch Black

Decided to take a break from the energy drinks, mostly because they'll be more effective when my cheat days involve working with children.

It was fine. But I realized there was some the next day and I'll say the flat version of this tasted worse than regular flat pops.

Popcorn Hot Pepper Pop

I suspect this is the spiciest popcorn flavour but I don't know if it is a spicy popcorn flavour.

Pretty decent.

Popcorn Buffalo Breath

Nothing more appetizing than the reminder your breath will smell awful.

I could tell the difference between this and the other one but not by much. And really, I've never been a buffalo sauce dude.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Today...

Popcorn - Dill Pickle Flavoured

I CAN like Dill Pickle when it is light.

Popcorn - Hot Jalapeno Flavoured

The "spicy" pepper.

Pretzel Pzazz Buffalo Blue

I've been enjoying these but Buffalo isn't my bag.

Starburst All Pink

Oh, I missed a Starburst drink mix.

Vidal Sour Belts

Even these belts have kissed more boys than I have.
(Extra points if you get the reference)

Gator Chomp (blue raspberry)

My old foe.

Fizz'n

Best Golan Globus movie.

Aero bar

One of the greats.


Mountain Dew Spark

Oo, Raspberry Lemonade.

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

I'm a big fan of Mountain Dew Spark. Hope you like it!

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Popcorn - Dill Pickle Flavoured

I CAN like Dill Pickle when it is light.

These are pretty good. Not too vinegary but vinegary enough for a pleasantness.

Popcorn - Hot Jalapeno Flavoured

The "spicy" pepper.

These were least interesting of the spicy flavours. It was fine.

Pretzel Pzazz Buffalo Blue

I've been enjoying these but Buffalo isn't my bag.

Eh. Not a big buffalo guy.

Starburst All Pink

Oh, I missed a Starburst drink mix.

The starburst drink mix isn't the best tasting. It's accurate but I feel like it's not to be meant to be enjoyed in drink form.

Vidal Sour Belts

Even these belts have kissed more boys than I have.
(Extra points if you get the reference)

There were just OK. As far as shapes go, "belt" is not the funnest.

Gator Chomp (blue raspberry)

My old foe.

Just OK. But blue raspberry is at best, "just OK".

Fizz'n

Best Golan Globus movie.

This is a pretty good gum. I had one and it did little aside from a somewhat fun fizz experience but there are interesting flavours like cola that makes it work

Aero bar

One of the greats.

If you haven't had an Areo, it's like a better version of Mirage

Mountain Dew Spark

Oo, Raspberry Lemonade.

It was OK, but I feel like the flavours didn't blend well for my taste.

 

[Torzelbaum]

If you haven't had an Areo, it's like a better version of Mirage

And what if we haven't had a Mirage?

 

[Johnny Unusual]

And what if we haven't had a Mirage?

You're on your own.

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

You're on your own.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Monday!

Popcorn - Garlic Parm

I love garlic but fakey garlic flavours are often "too much". But some flavours I thought might have similar issues worked out pretty good.

Popcorn - Bacon and Cheddar

Now we are talking.

Brisk Iced Tea Raspberry

One thing I love is oversugared iced tea with "real" fruit flavour, as in they are flavoured like fruit that are not mythological.

Aero Dark and Milk

This one seems very very simple but I think that's why it might work really well. It comes in confident.

Thrills

Thrills is a gum that kids made other kids taste to get their reaction. Then it disappeared. And now it's back, promising it "still tastes like soap." Frankly, as a kid, I was "Hmm... yeah, maybe?"

Gator Chomp (strawberry)

I'm busy, no time for photographing gator heads.

Coffee Crisp Vanilla Iced Cappuccino

I feel like the flavour will be slightly different from usual but that's OK because CC is GOAT-level.

Kool-Aid Lemonade

This will take a lot of sweetener.

Rap Snacks Nicki Minaj Salt and Vinegar Truffle

Not even a song reference? No? OK.

 

[Torzelbaum]

Not even a song reference? No? OK.

WAPotato Chips?

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

Ooh, looking forward to the cheddar and bacon popcorn verdict.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Tuesday. Vacation Tuesday

Popcorn Pizza Flavoured

Rap Snacks Bar-B-Quin' With My Homey Truffle

Is this a reference that is Nicki Minaj specific? I feel like a lot of these are bad at this and are just saying words.

Smarties

A Canadian classics.

Crush Grapefruit

Robertson's Confections Humbugs

Robertson's; the "old people candy company".

Flip Phone Pop

Sadly, I probably won't remember to break it like the burners in Breaking Bad.

Polly Pocket Quick Milk Straws Blue Bubblegum Flavour

These sure are fucking words.

Kool-Aid Peach Mango

Strong fruit combo.

Limon7

No idea what this is but it was already under a dollar BEFORE going on sale.

Dubble Bubble

This feels like one of those big Tootsie Rolls.

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

Polly Pocket has a tie-in candy?

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Popcorn Pizza Flavoured

Pretty good. It reminds me of a lot of "meat" flavoured potato chips (roasted chicken, fries and gravy) where I think I could easily mix it up with similarly flavoured corn. But I do like these things.

Rap Snacks Bar-B-Quin' With My Homey Truffle

Is this a reference that is Nicki Minaj specific? I feel like a lot of these are bad at this and are just saying words.

Oh, it was "honey". Which explains the sweet flavour. I tried this out with my family and we all liked it, even it was a bit sweeter than we like our chips. Not super exciting but decent quality chips.

Smarties

A Canadian classics.

Still great. If you don't know the difference between Smarties (the Canadian kind, not the American kind, which we call "Rockets") and M&Ms, Smarties are leaner with a harder candy shell. If you were ask me which I liked better, I'd say Smarties but it's a very tight race. Not because "they are basically the same" but because the differences they offer, while different, aren't a matter of "one is better" but "do you want more chocolate or more pronounced candy shell taste and more texture".

Crush Grapefruit

It was good. I think they softened some of the grapefruit flavour. A coward's move, but understandable.

Robertson's Confections Humbugs

Robertson's; the "old people candy company".

I thought this would taste stronger but really with my eyes closed, I don't know if I could discern it from the other stuff.

Flip Phone Pop

Sadly, I probably won't remember to break it like the burners in Breaking Bad.

Basically just a watermelon sucker

Polly Pocket Quick Milk Straws Blue Bubblegum Flavour

These sure are fucking words.

These were more interesting than I anticipated. They are straws closed at both ends with candy pearls in between. Both ends of the straws have little holes, so you can drink milk, which runs through the straw, melting the candy and making candy milk. And it worked pretty well. Cute little gimmick. I like it when candies have a fun trick.

Kool-Aid Peach Mango

Strong fruit combo.

Pretty good.

Limon7

No idea what this is but it was already under a dollar BEFORE going on sale.

This was just salt with lime flavour. Works ok.

Dubble Bubble

To my surprise, this had a peppermint flavour. It was pretty decent and basically like one of those big Tootsie Rolls but a big log of gum.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Tomorrow...

Pretzel Pzazz Cinnamon Brown Sugar

Cinnamon why do you taste so good?

Whoppers

Jesus Christ, don't make the same mistake I made and try to post the "first Burger King commercial". Here's a hint of what's wrong with that: people used to think indigenous peoples where a hack gag archetype.

Popcorn - Nacho Cheese Flavour

I love cheesy popcorn and Doritos, which are made from corn, so why does this idea disinterest me?

Flip Phone Pop - Grape

Pepsi Mango

I love mangos!

Popcorn - Ranch Flavoured

Ranch is also uninteresting to me. I don't dislike creamy things but there's something about ranch. I like it as a topping to meat but just where it is emphasized, I'm less interested.

Sonic Ocean Water Gelatin

To be clear, Ocean Water is the name of a Sonic Burger Drink. This isn't just really salty jello.

Target Bubble Gum

They also had "Lucky Lights" and "Round Up" in the same box but I think they are all the same with packaging that you like best.

Jelly Belly Scottie Dogs

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

Jesus Christ, don't make the same mistake I made and try to post the "first Burger King commercial". Here's a hint of what's wrong with that: people used to think indigenous peoples where a hack gag archetype.

Why does that commercial sound like the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe theme song?

And I looked up the other, and wow.

Interesting to note, though, that I guess the original Whopper didn't have sesame seeds?

 

[Kirin]

I love mangos!

Me too! I've never heard of Mango Pepsi, I'm kind of intrigued though not really sure how well it'd work.

To be clear, Ocean Water is the name of a Sonic Burger Drink. This isn't just really salty jello.

Aww.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Pretzel Pzazz Cinnamon Brown Sugar

Cinnamon why do you taste so good?

The funny thing is, I like when they don't go too heavy on vinegar flavours but I wish I had more cinnamon. And I don't think it was holding back, per se, either. Just more sugar and cinnamon.

Whoppers

Jesus Christ, don't make the same mistake I made and try to post the "first Burger King commercial". Here's a hint of what's wrong with that: people used to think indigenous peoples where a hack gag archetype.

Whoppers are fine. Never my favourite and I will rarely by them if not for a "try everything" mentality. But I don't dislike them when I was a kid.

Popcorn - Nacho Cheese Flavour

I love cheesy popcorn and Doritos, which are made from corn, so why does this idea disinterest me?

Slightly spicy but mostly cheddar. Which is fine.

Flip Phone Pop - Grape

Just a grape lolli

Pepsi Mango

I love mangos!

This is just a Pepsi with a mango Bubly thrown in. Like, a Pepsi with a manga burp.

Popcorn - Ranch Flavoured

Ranch is also uninteresting to me. I don't dislike creamy things but there's something about ranch. I like it as a topping to meat but just where it is emphasized, I'm less interested.

Yeah, don't dislike it but I have lots of flavours I'd put over this.

Sonic Ocean Water Gelatin

To be clear, Ocean Water is the name of a Sonic Burger Drink. This isn't just really salty jello.

Interesting. I've never had a "true" Ocean Water (just this and the drink mix) but it does taste like the beach. A strong odor of suntan lotion and it no joke does feel a little rough in the throat like ocean water is. And I don't think it's an accident, I think it wants to taste good but also call a feeling to mind before just tasting good. Which is good, because it only tastes fine. I will have to try a "real" one some day.

Target Bubble Gum

They also had "Lucky Lights" and "Round Up" in the same box but I think they are all the same with packaging that you like best.

Just OK flavoured gum sticks. I thought it might be too liquidy when I started to chew but they held up well. The surprising part is it sticks to the cigarette theme with each one wrapped in cigarette paper wrapping, complete with filter.

Jelly Belly Scottie Dogs

I can't explain it but I was most excited for this. Really, it just tastes like a decent red licorice in dog form. I'm not sure what I was expecting. Still good, if you are into classic style red licorice.