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

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

A spicy sour cream and onion feels so counterintuitive to what I want from sour cream and onion in the first place...

 

[Daikaiju]

Yeh it's like a Hot Cinnamon Vanilla sundae.

. . .

Hm, now that I think about it that doesn't sound half bad.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

A spicy sour cream and onion feels so counterintuitive to what I want from sour cream and onion in the first place...

Sure but at the same time I loved when they sold spicy and blue cheese Doritos. Of course, there were two different kinds of chips in the same bag.

Yeh it's like a Hot Cinnamon Vanilla sundae.

. . .

Hm, now that I think about it that doesn't sound half bad.

Agreed.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Thursday!

Hershey's with Reese's Pieces

Not exactly original but peanut butter and chocolate is always good. The candy shell seems like an unnecessary addition. I find it and things with M&Ms studded in them don't add too much in the way of interesting texture.

Snot Shots

This seems like the most 80s gum. Belongs squarely in the era of Madballs and Garbage Pail Kids.

Golden Girls Holiday Candies

It's like I'm TASTING Rue McClanahan.

Peppermint

There's a big selection of old people Holiday candy on sale and this was the least offensive to me.

Clove Chewing Gum

Peppermint Chocolate Puck

It's a big minty chocolate.

Shari Gum Drops

Boylan Root Beer

I need to buy myself a mug to frost.

Nerds Strawberry Drink Mix

Picard's Chip Nuts Southern Fried BBQ

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Picard's Chip Nuts Southern Fried BBQ

Good but light in flavour. Basically they made that potato ooze they use to make Pringles then shoot them out into a covering for peanuts. Not bad but it's also kind of not an amazing combo.

Nerds Strawberry Drink Mix

Tastes like "strawberry" Not bad, not memorable.

Boylan Root Beer

I need to buy myself a mug to frost.

A solid cane sugar root beer.

Shari Gum Drops

Surprisingly good. Keep in mind, it doesn't do anything original, it's just... a really solid gum drop. The platonic ideal, if you will. No gimmicks.

Peppermint Chocolate Puck

It's a big minty chocolate.

It's what it was and I liked it for it.

Clove Chewing Gum

Bitter, yes, but I think I liked something about it. Not that it will be a go-to ever.

Peppermint

There's a big selection of old people Holiday candy on sale and this was the least offensive to me.

As far as old lady snacks go, this will do. Speaking of.

Golden Girls Holiday Candies

It's like I'm TASTING Rue McClanahan.

Not bad but a generic candy with a cute tin. The candies were shaped like palm trees.

Snot Shots

This seems like the most 80s gum. Belongs squarely in the era of Madballs and Garbage Pail Kids.

I almost feel the colour should have been a more sickly green-yellow instead of just green. Stay on brand, gross marketing dudes.

Hershey's with Reese's Pieces

Not exactly original but peanut butter and chocolate is always good. The candy shell seems like an unnecessary addition. I find it and things with M&Ms studded in them don't add too much in the way of interesting texture.

I'd rather just have Reese's Pieces and a chocolate bar. But still yummy.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

This Friday...

Picard's Chip Nuts Original

O'Zell Pineapple Whip

It got kind of fuzzy but I like the old timey cartoon lady on the packaging.

Sour Punch Twists

Man, it's a race between what is going to disappear from the store first; Halloween candy or Christmas candy.

Teaberry Gum

Suspect this will be less bitter than Clove

Hershey's Santa

A tight race.

Haribos Air-Drops

A mint gummi, huh? I'm interested. The individual wrapping is wasteful for my taste, though..

KitKat Birthday Cake

Don't tell no one but my birthday is still over two months away.

Chewy Lemonhead Pink Lemonade
'

I like that my candy is concerned about cancer but I suspect none of the profits go to breast cancer research or else they would have mentioned THAT on the package.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Picard's Chip Nuts Original

Fine but again, peanuts and potatoes aren't a naturally complimentary duo.

O'Zell Pineapple Whip

It got kind of fuzzy but I like the old timey cartoon lady on the packaging.

A creamy pineapple flavour. Good but I recommend it more to pineapple soda fans.

Sour Punch Twists

Man, it's a race between what is going to disappear from the store first; Halloween candy or Christmas candy.

Kind of a tougher sour mini-twizzler

Teaberry Gum

Suspect this will be less bitter than Clove

Yep. Not bad.

Hershey's Santa

A tight race.

Just a chocolate. Good.

Haribos Air-Drops

A mint gummi, huh? I'm interested. The individual wrapping is wasteful for my taste, though..

I REALLY like these. They start with some sweet flavour and the mint experience is a aftertaste. HIGH RECOMMEND but more for one at a time thingy than serious snacking.

KitKat Birthday Cake

Don't tell no one but my birthday is still over two months away.

One of the weaker KitKats. Like blue raspberry, I'm done with the birthday cake flavour.

Chewy Lemonhead Pink Lemonade
'

I like that my candy is concerned about cancer but I suspect none of the profits go to breast cancer research or else they would have mentioned THAT on the package.

Quite good, these. Just taste like a nice lemonade candy.

 

[Büge]

O'Zell Pineapple Whip

Who wants a pineapple whip? Pineapple whip? Pineapple whip? Three pineapple whips.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Tomorrow...

Milky Way Fudge

I forgot to get a solo picture of this one.

Pelaneto del Puesto - Sabor a Pepino

I'm not sure if I'm supposed to put drops in water, food or the tip of my tongue.

Pick-a-Flavour Popcorn Salt

No idea if this is better than regular salt or if I can taste the difference.

Picard's ChipNuts Dill Pickle

Milk Chocolate Rose

I'm genuinely shocked at the lack of leftovers.

Black Jack Chewing Gum

This might be a rare accidental repeat. I was with my mom and I didn't want to waste her time scrolling through my phone.

Honey Twist Snack

I suspect this won't be too my taste but I'm interested.

Shari Gummi Fish

The Shari gummies have been generally pretty good as basic versions go.

Anne of Green Gable Raspberry Cordial

I also got this since mom was around, since it is one of her favourite books.

Diet Snapple Lemon Tea drink mix

I keep thinking I've hit the last drink mix and there's always one more (I think there's also one Nerds one I haven't tried yet).

 

[Torzelbaum]

Anne of Green Gable Raspberry Cordial

I also got this since mom was around, since it is one of her favourite books.

Well that is certainly a choice for your branding.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Look, this probably came from PEI, where they paste her mug on EVERYTHING!

 

[Torzelbaum]

Look, this probably came from PEI

And so it is:

Raspberry Cordial (Box of 12)

A Raspberry flavoured sparkling beverage that is unique to PEI. We only ship in boxes of 12. Anne loved bright red drinks and we know you will too! Order Instructions: This product is only available for ground shipping within Canada for a $30 shipping fee per box due to weight and the fragile...

annechocolates.com

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Milky Way Fudge

I forgot to get a solo picture of this one.

The fudge was really rich in this one. Quite good.

Pelaneto del Puesto - Sabor a Pepino

I'm not sure if I'm supposed to put drops in water, food or the tip of my tongue.

So what I assumed were flavour drops is actually a rather nice little pepper flavoured lolli with a bit of chili grit to dip it in. Decent.

Pick-a-Flavour Popcorn Salt

No idea if this is better than regular salt or if I can taste the difference.

Oh, this is very powdery. Pretty good for popcorn.

Picard's ChipNuts Dill Pickle

Generally, I don't like pickle chips but this is lightly flavoured so I like it.

Milk Chocolate Rose

I'm genuinely shocked at the lack of leftovers.

Good milk chocolate but I feel like I'm paying for a cheap plastic rose.

Black Jack Chewing Gum

This might be a rare accidental repeat. I was with my mom and I didn't want to waste her time scrolling through my phone.

A good licorice chewing gum

Honey Twist Snack

I suspect this won't be too my taste but I'm interested.

This is actually quite good. Shaped like fries but the flavour feels more like a cruller-styled snack.

Shari Gummi Fish

The Shari gummies have been generally pretty good as basic versions go.

Shari is usually just a little better than I expected but this is just subpar Swedish Fish.

Anne of Green Gable Raspberry Cordial

I also got this since mom was around, since it is one of her favourite books.

Decent but I don't think I'll remember this.

Diet Snapple Lemon Tea drink mix

I keep thinking I've hit the last drink mix and there's always one more (I think there's also one Nerds one I haven't tried yet).

OK, but a pretty forgettable drink mix.

 

[Kirin]

I wonder if I’d like that Green Gables drink as I’m generally a fan of raspberry. Pity I’ll probably never see it down here in the states.

Salt that actually sticks to popcorn without having to douse it in oil first does seem useful.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

today...

Skor

This is a common bar in Canada. Do my American friends know this? They are really good. Just very thin toffee covered in chocolate.

Hershey's White with White Almonds

Too white. Don't like it.

Hugs

Shari Smarties

The bad kind.

Shari Assorted Gumballs

Jeez, stop throwing them at everyone, beaver.

Picard's Chipnuts Salt and Vinegar

Reese's Peanut Butter

Aw, I missed national Peanut Butter Lover's Day

Nerds Cherry drink mix

Finally the Nerds journey ends... in drink form.

Astro Pop Soda Cherry

Pretty sure it Astro Pops just taste like corn syrup. Yuck.

 

[Torzelbaum]

Skor

This is a common bar in Canada. Do my American friends know this? They are really good. Just very thin toffee covered in chocolate.

We have it in the US but I think Heath bars are more popular here.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Interesting. I'd heard the name but never actually realized what they are.

 

[Daikaiju]

I love Skor bars. Minimalist perfection.

 

[Daikaiju]

The bad kind.

The PROPER kind.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Astro Pop Soda Cherry

Not bad. It's a fakey cherry flavour granted but a fakey flavour I like.

Nerds Cherry drink mix

Finally the Nerds journey ends... in drink form.

This, though, is TOO fakey.

Reese's Peanut Butter

Aw, I missed national Peanut Butter Lover's Day

Good topping for ice cream. That peanut buttery flavour works well as a topping. The one problem is that the consistency, even after shaking, isn't always consistent.

Picard's Chipnuts Salt and Vinegar

I still think potato chips and peanuts is a combination that's like spaghetti and rice; different but too similar to be together. But I do think like that the vinegary flavours are lighter. Of course, if you are a big fan of those flavours, this might be a drawback.

Shari Assorted Gumballs

Jeez, stop throwing them at everyone, beaver.

Fish aside, Shari is really good at creating the platonic ideal of traditional flavours. No tricks just giving you what you want.

Shari Smarties

The bad kind.

In Canada, these are called Rockets. I think these might be slightly better due to Shari making devent product and slightly bigger but I'd need a side by side comparison to be sure.

Hugs

Fine but I'd rather have the classic. I can barely tell the difference but I can tell they are trying to be special and they aren't

Hershey's White with White Almonds

Too white. Don't like it.

Not bad but there's something about too much white that feels weird to me.

Skor

This is a common bar in Canada. Do my American friends know this? They are really good. Just very thin toffee covered in chocolate.

Still a classic 10/10 bar.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

For Monday

m'MAZing Salsa & Chips Combo Pack

This is a big lunchable.

Mounds

I remember liking these.

Hershey's Roses Kisses

Maritime Madness Black Bean Ginger

I'm not a hot sauce guy but when it is marketed with flavour over "your anus will hurt haha", then I'm more interested."

Hawaiian Punch Green Berry Rush drink mix

Man, I swear every time I think I hit the last drink mix...

Shari Bit-O-Honey

I know these as a Homestar reference and that's it.

Pirate Diamonds

Argh, this treasure be nothing but cheap gum!

Smucker's Unicorn Magic Shell

Look, I bought vanilla ice cream so I need to flavour it up.

Astro Pop Soda Pineapple

The Empire Strikes Back of the Astro Pop trilogy.

 

[jpfriction]

There was a guy who set up a barber shop in the basement of our student union. He would come into the convenience store I occasionally worked at and buy a bit o’ honey every day. I think you and he are keeping that company afloat.

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

Oh, I remember Bit-o-Honey... never a huge fan, but I'd eat one on occasion. I believe that then I'd be reminded why, as it felt like it was going to rip my teeth out as I opened my mouth.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

m'MAZing Salsa & Chips Combo Pack

This is a big lunchable.

It's just salsa and chips. Not bad after a staff meeting.

Mounds

I remember liking these.

I still like them. Coconut never my first choice but I like it.

Hershey's Roses Kisses

These were pretty good. The softer chocolate inside feel like what "hugs" should have been.

Maritime Madness Black Bean Ginger

I'm not a hot sauce guy but when it is marketed with flavour over "your anus will hurt haha", then I'm more interested."

A good hot sauce. Quite spicy but has flavour.

Hawaiian Punch Green Berry Rush drink mix

Man, I swear every time I think I hit the last drink mix...

This is fine but nothing much to say.

Shari Bit-O-Honey

I know these as a Homestar reference and that's it.

Oh, this is just like the little halloween caramels I used to get as a child, but softer.

Pirate Diamonds

Argh, this treasure be nothing but cheap gum!

I feel like this is the leftovers from Snot Shot and Gold Mine and other "rock" gum thrown together.

Smucker's Unicorn Magic Shell

Look, I bought vanilla ice cream so I need to flavour it up.

This was bad. Stay far away. It's supposed to taste like cupcake but it feels like a gross uncooked batter flavour. Sweet in a nasty way and there's a weird artificial quality I hate.

Astro Pop Soda Pineapple

The Empire Strikes Back of the Astro Pop trilogy.

Eh. Still think pineapple soda is, at best, adequate.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Tuesday

Peeps Pop-Up

Easter hasn't happened, yet some things are already on special.

Peeps Mike n Ike Pop

Pop is now a very loose term, these are peeps on a stick.

Jelly Belly Island Punch gum

Candy that tastes like other candy that tastes like fruit. This is a mere three layers. Pick up your meta game, candy.

100% Tasty The Original Gummy Burger

Gummies are feeling more like premade lego sets.

Milky Way Salted Caramel

Hey, salted caramel is back.

Crush Grape drink mix

Oh, I thought I was done with Crush...

Roses

Astropop Soda Passion Fruit

The trilogy is complete.

Pringles Ranch

It's weird how such a classic basic flavour is limited time.

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

Tuesday

 

[Büge]

100% Tasty The Original Gummy Burger

That's... actually bigger than some real burgers.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Pringles Ranch

It's weird how such a classic basic flavour is limited time.

If this was called "sour cream and onion" I wouldn't have noticed. Generic creamy Pringle flavour.

Astropop Soda Passion Fruit

The trilogy is complete.

My least favourite. I dunno, I feel like some of these flavoured carbonated sugar waters taste the same.

Roses

This is actually an assorted mixed of individually wrapped chocolates, the kind you'd find as a box. And they are pretty good. The orange and strawberry creams were good but I like the nice, basic "Country Fudge"

Crush Grape drink mix

Oh, I thought I was done with Crush...

All grape stuff tastes the same to me.

Milky Way Salted Caramel

Hey, salted caramel is back.

Decent, but I don't know if I'd know the difference unless I ate this and the regular back to back.

100% Tasty The Original Gummy Burger

Gummies are feeling more like premade lego sets.

Ugh, the base isn't a gummi. And the gummies are a little tough for my taste.

Jelly Belly Island Punch gum

Candy that tastes like other candy that tastes like fruit. This is a mere three layers. Pick up your meta game, candy.

Decent punch gum.

Peeps Mike n Ike Pop

Pop is now a very loose term, these are peeps on a stick.

One of the better peeps with a unique flavour of jelly beans in the sugar. Good stuff.

Peeps Pop-Up

Easter hasn't happened, yet some things are already on special.

I like peeps but for me, the peep flavour alone isn't actually appetizing so a lolli that tastes like a peep is undesirable.

 

[Kirin]

Looking closer, I can see that the pop-up thing is topped by a plastic recreation of a Peep, but dang if it doesn’t look like a big pink poop at first glance.

Also I was intrigued by salted caramel Milky Way, which I’ve never come across, but if it’s as unremarkable as you report I won’t lose too much sleep over it.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

For Wednesday...

Chocolate Bacon Pop

This feels like peak 2009.

Mondoux Cashews

It's cashews.

Sidewalk Chalk Bubble Gum

For various hygienic reasons, this seems like a bad idea.

Fanta Saveur Exotique

Back on the Fanta train.

TGIFriday's Potato Skins Bacon & Cheddar

And the TGIFriday's train.

Hershey's Chocolate Hazelnut

Note "flavoured candy".

Jolly Rancher Watermelon Drink Mix

I remember these being my favourite drink mix.

Hershey's Kisses (big)

But just a little big.