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

[Johnny Unusual]

Shark Bite Cherry

I'm not anticipating it from being different than most cherry lollis but I find cherry the most consistently good flavour.

Yep, cherry. Is good.

Cheetos Fine Turkey

Fun fact, Chinese Cheetoes use meat flavours rather than cheese flavours.

The savoury non-cheese cheetos don't do a lot for me but they are fine.

Easter Buddy

Chocolaty means not chocolate.

Yeah, I've had worse fake chocolate but it is the weird sweetness that tries to trick my brain into thinking "chocolate". Not working.

Maritime Madness - Garlic Goodness

Their least spicy flavour (except for the cocktail sauce.)

It works fine to add a little garlic flavour into my wraps.

Ghost Strawberry Kiwi

The spirit of the most popular drink flavour of the 90s. Should be served with undead curly fries.

Pretty good stuff and we got to turn the bottle into an after school science experiment.

Dubble Bubble - 3 Fruitastic Flavours

They spelled "fantastic" wrong

This is pretty yummy fruit gum. Recommend for people who are into fruit gum.

Alpine Coockies and Cream Snap Bar (Easter)

Sure, I've eaten this before but not with Easter Eggs barely visible on the packaging.

Still good.

Jean-Talon Chocolate

There are four tiny chocolate animals in the package!

There's real chocolate in it but unlike the big one, this felt like half-fake/half-real. Which puts it above that bunny I ate.

Hershey's Milkilicious

This seems interesting to me. That said, while it isn't clear in the photo, the bar is shaped like the face of a melty man.

This is fine but I don't find it particularly more "chocolate milk" than other milk chocolate.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Tomorrow

Takis Dragon Sweet Chili

Oo, I do like sweet chili flavour.

Shark Bite Blue Raspberry

Here we go again.

Chicken Feet Gummis

What are we even doing anymore? Are shapes decided by AI now? I would believe an algorithm caused this to happen.

Tunnock's Caramel

This seems old timey. Into it.

Blow Pops Inside Outs

Gum with hard candy inside? This seems like a recipe for disaster.

Oh Henry! Egg

It's an Oh Henry but slightly rounded and smaller.

Gustav's Dutch Licorice Beehive Licorice

Sweetarts Ropes Twisted Rainbow Punch

Twisted Rainbow Punch is definitely an anime attack.

Ghost Mandarin

Oooo, I do love mandarin flavour.

 

[Baudshaw]

I'm wondering if some of these are dangerous to eat

 

[Johnny Unusual]

I'm wondering if some of these are dangerous to eat

One literally has teeth. But don't worry, the beehive licorice probably doesn't contain actual bees.

 

[Baudshaw]

I've actually never had black licorice. What does it taste like?

 

[Johnny Unusual]

It's pretty divisive. I hated it as a kid and I'm still not a big fan but I actually think it works well to compliment other flavors. There's an orange/licorice ice cream called Tiger Stripes (or maybe tiger tracks) that's pretty good.

As for the taste, have you ever had aniseed or fennel candy? I feel like if you haven't had licorice you probably haven't but if I'm wrong, very similar taste.

Also, some people find the smell and aphrodisiac. Not me, though.

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

Hey Johnny, I'm not sure if this is in your wheelhouse or not...

I came across these while I was at Shoppers yesterday, and it blew my mind -- mostly because we don't have Chili Cheese Fritos up here, much to my everlasting dismay.

I got one, and it's not bad, but doesn't quite satisfy the craving, y'know?

 

[Kirin]

What is Takis? A rolled-up chip?

 

[Torzelbaum]

Yes, "Takis are a type of rolled corn tortilla chip known for their spicy, intense taste."

 

[Issun]

I've actually never had black licorice. What does it taste like?

Yeah, like Johnny said, it's very hard to describe. If you're going to try it, though, get yourself some of the good, gourmet stuff. Most people's exposure to black licorice is either through Red Vines' black licorice twists (which are bad) or licorice jelly beans (which can vary from awful if it's store brand beans to decent if you're going with something like Jelly Bellys). The really good licorice chews are where it's at, though. I would recommend just getting a small amount from a bulk bin at a candy store, if that's feasible, rather than dropping $6-$7 on a full bag of something you may or may not like.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Red Vines' black licorice twists

Let me tell you, if I'm not into a candy (or there's too much of a hard candy), I mix it into my morning oats and that's where my Red Vines black licorice from months and months about have been going.

 

[Torzelbaum]

Let me tell you, if I'm not into a candy (or there's too much of a hard candy), I mix it into my morning oats and that's where my Red Vines black licorice from months and months about have been going.

Uh, how does that usually work out for you?

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Uh, how does that usually work out for you?

Not bad. Usually it melts pretty well in the pot along with some dried fruit. Then I top it with bananas and maple syrup. Cheap sweets still make for a decent sweetener.

 

[Baudshaw]

What is Takis? A rolled-up chip?

They're like a slightly better version of flaming hot cheetos, flavor wise. Although the sweet flavor would be a bit weird.

 

[Daikaiju]

I had some of those Dinamitas, both the fries and rolled tortilla chip. I like them both but I'd like to see a non spicy-hot variety to really enjoy the corn flavor, especially the rolled chip.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Takis Dragon Sweet Chili

Oo, I do like sweet chili flavour.

It's as good as you'd think. Less spicy than a lot of the Takis but flavourful.

Shark Bite Blue Raspberry

Here we go again.

Yeah, it's fine. Whatever.

Chicken Feet Gummis

What are we even doing anymore? Are shapes decided by AI now? I would believe an algorithm caused this to happen.

Good but I'm not sure what the feet shape does. Flavour is strawberry banana I think?

Tunnock's Caramel

This seems old timey. Into it.

It felt... not stale but the kind of semi-hard softness I associate with staleness. But it didn't taste bad. It was good but the texture took me aback.

Blow Pops Inside Outs

Gum with hard candy inside? This seems like a recipe for disaster.

Decent but barely noticed the candy.

Oh Henry! Egg

It's an Oh Henry but slightly rounded and smaller.

If you like an Oh Henry!, you'll like this.

Gustav's Dutch Licorice Beehive Licorice

These were decent quality Licorice. Still not a big licorice guy but it was the better version of it. Didn't taste overly cheap/fakey.

Sweetarts Ropes Twisted Rainbow Punch

Twisted Rainbow Punch is definitely an anime attack.

I like Sweetarts Rope. I keep getting afraid the inside with have a flavour like the "creme" I've had in a similar snack but it all goes together well.

Ghost Mandarin

Oooo, I do love mandarin flavour.

Decent but it's watery in a way that dials down the Mandarin flavour.

 

[JBear]

Okay, but what about the ghost flavour?

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Okay, but what about the ghost flavour?

Terrifying

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Tomorrow!

Russel Stover's Mint Patty (no sugar)

I genuinely don't know if I've had a Russel Stover.

Sunny D Blue Raspberry

Don't put photos of a fruit that never was!

Koala Egg Gummies

I... this isn't possible... is it?

Dill Pickle Cotton Candy

Here we go again.

Bacon Me Crazy Cotton Candy

Clearly, I'm punishing myself.

Pringles Chili Cheese Fries

This will probably taste like any other savoury chip to me. But I'll still like it.

Terry's Chocolate Orange Cookie Biscuit

Usually I'd complain about this being too many things but at least I think orange biscuits are a thing.

Dubble Bubble Painters

I thought I did these but they were a different mouth colouring gum.

Super Roller Bluebewwy

I know I should comment on "bluebewwy" but I'm more interested in the fact that this is just a sex toy.

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

Sunny D Blue Raspberry

Don't put photos of a fruit that never was!

Sunny D makes drinks that aren't... sunny... now?

Pringles Chili Cheese Fries

This will probably taste like any other savoury chip to me. But I'll still like it.

Oh my god, I want to try these. Chili Cheese Fritos are some of my favorite chips, if not THE favorite for me. I wonder how these compare.

Import, I'm assuming?

Terry's Chocolate Orange Cookie Biscuit

Usually I'd complain about this being too many things but at least I think orange biscuits are a thing.

I love their chocolate oranges, but never had this. Eager to hear about it.

 

[Daikaiju]

Russel Stover, when you forgot to buy a romantic gift and the drugstore is still open...

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Russel Stover's Mint Patty (no sugar)

I genuinely don't know if I've had a Russel Stover.

These are fine, kind of genericky minty chocolate patties

Sunny D Blue Raspberry

Don't put photos of a fruit that never was!

I think I preferred the regular Sunny D. Blue Raspberry ads nothing.

Koala Egg Gummies

I... this isn't possible... is it?

This one had a weird taste. It seemed familiar but I couldn't identify it. Creme maybe? Probably my least favourite gummi eggs but not bad.

Dill Pickle Cotton Candy

Here we go again.

The last time I had pickle cotton candy, I surprisingly didn't hate hate it. This I did, though I managed to finish it. It's just... too garlicky.

Bacon Me Crazy Cotton Candy

Clearly, I'm punishing myself.

Meanwhile, this... didn't really taste like bacon. More like just cotton candy. I bet it's in there but it's way too subtle for me.

Pringles Chili Cheese Fries

This will probably taste like any other savoury chip to me. But I'll still like it.

This actually did have a decent, unique flavour. Granted, in terms of quality it's about equal but the taste is notably different than the other savoury, meaty flavoured chips.

Terry's Chocolate Orange Cookie Biscuit

Usually I'd complain about this being too many things but at least I think orange biscuits are a thing.

Oh, this was REALLY good. Strong recommend if you like Terry's Chocolate orange.

Dubble Bubble Painters

I thought I did these but they were a different mouth colouring gum.

Decent gum but didn't paint my mouth.

Super Roller Bluebewwy

I know I should comment on "bluebewwy" but I'm more interested in the fact that this is just a sex toy.

OK, so I didn't like this. It's supposed to be like roll-on deodorant but for your tongue but it doesn't work very well and I just don't like the taste. But I'll probably use it to flavour from stuff.

 

[Kirin]

Really wondering what the hell the story is behind “koala eggs”…

 

[Johnny Unusual]

I can only assume Koala is the name of a candy company.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Sunday

Cherry Blossom

A Canadian classic... though I don't like marachino cherries.

Bubblegum Cotton Candy

I didn't mean to but I like how this little treat is hiding behind another treat.

Fairtime Taffy Frost Animal Cookie

This feels like it's written by AI.

Takis Nacho Xplosion

Unicorn Fluff Cotton Candy

Delicious horsehair

Super Roller Straw Bewwy

Will I dislike this one, too? Probably.

Warheads Sour Watermelon Soda

I feel like none of the sour sodas were sour. Prove me wrong, Warheads

Gummi Pigs

Looks great if you want to eat props from a David Cronenberg movie.

Cry Baby Tears

 

[Kirin]

I feel like this happened before but I’m once again curious what flavor unicorns will turn out to be.

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

Pringles Chili Cheese Fries

This will probably taste like any other savoury chip to me. But I'll still like it.

I didn't realize these were a local thing! Came across them and All-Dressed at Superstore the other night, and grabbed one of each on sale.

Haven't tried All-Dressed yet, but these? These are good. They're no Chili Cheese Fritos by a long mile, but they're still good in their own right.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Cherry Blossom

A Canadian classic... though I don't like marachino cherries.

Not bad but I don't really care for cherries this way.

Bubblegum Cotton Candy

I didn't mean to but I like how this little treat is hiding behind another treat.

Servicable

Fairtime Taffy Frost Animal Cookie

This feels like it's written by AI.

These are basically taffies that taste like frosting, which isn't bad, but it sticks hard to it's own packaging, which is very annoying.

Takis Nacho Xplosion

A decent Takis. Not very spicy but good. Don't know if it is greatly different than the other nacho flavour

Unicorn Fluff Cotton Candy

Delicious horsehair

they just put blueberry, banana and grape in the same packaging

Super Roller Straw Bewwy

Will I dislike this one, too? Probably.

Bleh. This stuff.

Warheads Sour Watermelon Soda

I feel like none of the sour sodas were sour. Prove me wrong, Warheads

It was actually sour. Not too sour but it's not bad for a soda.

Gummi Pigs

Looks great if you want to eat props from a David Cronenberg movie.

A little too firm. Not the best.

Cry Baby Tears

Quite sour. In a largely good way. But way too many of them,

 

[Johnny Unusual]

After taking a week off, this Tuesday.

Amish Country Popcorn Dust

Finally, a dust to turn my popcorn into something that tastes like popcorn. (BTW, I've been cutting potatoes thin and air frying them to make taters and these Amish Country popcorn seasonings have been really good on them).

Pringles Tangy Tomato Twist

Are you too afraid to call it "salsa", Pringles?

Cottage Country Sugar Free Fruit Gems

Just call them fruit gummis. That's fine.

Mystery Flavour Cotton Candy

I hope it's locked room.

Chocolate Orange Cotton Candy

Chocolate Orange is a good combo. This time it doesn't seem like it's "here's a layer of orange and a layer of chocolate" like the Unicorn one.

Warheads Sour Blue Raspberry Soda

*sigh*

Super Roller Gween Apple

Last one.

Herbert's Best Gummi Eyes

Kinder Schoko-Bons Crispy

The Candy Depot got a lot of Kinder stuff recently.

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

Have you tried the All-Dressed Pringles yet?