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x-treem Inner circle 1133 Posts |
There is way too much intelligent conversation going on in this section so I thought I’d dumb it down a bit.
What is the obsession with all of the candy companies coming out with a line of sour candy? Is it that hot of a market right now? Every company seems to be coming out with a line: Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Gob Stoppers, and now Starburst. That is where my irritation comes in. I have been obsessing over a pack of Starburst’s that I spied in the vending machine at work. After 9 hours here I broke down and bought it, (Don’t tell my wife she nags me about breaking my diet) the packaging is the same yellow in color as the normal ones are but as I was walking away happy as can be I spotted in small letters, “sour.” Now don’t get me wrong, I like sour but at least change the color of the package or something so that idiots like me who don’t read an entire packing while it is still in the machine, knows that it is different. If you have not had them yet, DON’T buy them. They are stickier than all get out, the fat content is higher and it leaves a gross after taste. Well there you go. I am in a much happier place since I got that off of my chest.
A direct from text adaptation : The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Starring Mickey Rooney in his final role.
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Jeff Weiss New user 25 Posts |
I actually like the Watermellon shaped/looking candies from the Sour Patch Kid makers. I dont really like the sour skittles. I don't really like too much sourness but I like just a little every once in a while
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appletruth New user 81 Posts |
I've been out of the candy world for awhile (educated my self in healthy eating, turned me off pretty much all processed food). I need to sample some of these products, even if they have trans fatty acids and names only a chemist can appreciate.
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Peter Marucci Inner circle 5389 Posts |
I figure if you eat stuff full of preservatives, it will preserve you and keep you alive a long time!
So. . . |
Margarette Special user Memphis area 956 Posts |
Hey, the sour Jelly Belly jelly beans are great! I think I like the sour stuff because I know my kids won't eat any of it. It was funny one time, though, when I worked at the Highway Department, I had a candy bowl on my desk that everyone enjoyed. As a joke one time, I put a handful of the super sour lemon drops (warheads, I think they are called), in with all the peppermint and butterscotch. One co-worker grabbed one, opened it and popped it in his mouth while talking with me about a concrete problem. After a couple of seconds...when it hit...it took him a few minutes before the shock wore off and he was able to converse with me again. Now, another co-worker found out(one who happened to love super sour stuff), and he proceeded to take all the lemon drops out of the candy dish. I didn't mind him doing that...after all, they were in there as a joke, and I wasn't gonna eat all them by myself!
Margarette
The only stupid question is the one not asked.
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x-treem Inner circle 1133 Posts |
~ Peter we have to pitch that theory to major medical companies, I see big money potential
~ Jeff, I agree with you on the Skittles. By the end of a bag I need a bottle of water to correct my taste buds and dry mouth. ~ Margarette I did that once with jalapeno flavored jelly beans (those things are killer hot.) I mixed them in with regular jelly beans, it was great. I had my candy dish to myself after that. I wonder if the jelly beans are still made? I've never had the Jelly Belly ones, I'll have to track them down and try them. I noticed in a post you are brushing up on handcuffs. Can you tell what my primary cuff is? Not the Taiwan thumbcuffs and leg irons but the main cuff. If you need a larger picture I can send it. That will really test your knowledge, I got Joe with it (actually the name stumped him).
A direct from text adaptation : The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Starring Mickey Rooney in his final role.
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Payne Inner circle Seattle 4571 Posts |
Quote:
On 2002-09-16 23:16, Peter Marucci wrote: And when you die you won't have to be embalmed as your so full of preservatives you will not rot.
"America's Foremost Satirical Magician" -- Jeff McBride.
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Jeff Weiss New user 25 Posts |
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On 2002-09-17 12:12, Payne wrote: Finally! The key to immortality discovered by a bunch of magicians on the internet. Seems kinda fitting. Of couse this will mean even more "death-defying" illusions! |
backpalmmagic New user Sacramento, California 69 Posts |
Is "tart" the same as "sour"?
I was particularly distressed with the candy industry the day that everything was converted to Chewy. Who decided this?! Regular SweetTarts=good Chewy SweetTarts=BAD Cheers, Bob Mills |
Sid Mayer Special user Santa Fe, NM 656 Posts |
Backpalmmagic,
I don't think so. You hardly ever hear of anyone being called a "sour." Sid
All the world's a stage ... and everybody on it is overacting.
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Bascomb Grecian Loyal user Redding, Ca. 202 Posts |
Funny You should Ask:
There is a member on the board "JBGuy". He said he works at the Jelly Bean Factory as a Rep. This guy has all your sour answers I bet!
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