Quick personal news--baby is Earthside, happy and healthy! My wife rocks, she is incredible. Thanks from this silly gimmick account to everyone who's offered well-wishes and kind words! Now back to the food!
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Pete's Hot Sauce Collection (2024-2024): A package of "Family Guy"-themed bottle hot sauce released to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary. Each box contained four varieties--"No No No Salsa Picante", "Dr. Hartman's Hart Attack Sauce", "Fire Crotch", and "Satan's Taint"
McDonald's McFeast (1977-1982): A quarter-pound burger patty, topped with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, pickle slices, diced onions, and mayo, served on a hearty, fluffy, "bakery-style" sesame seed bun.
Frawg was heavily marketed to teens and young adults when it debuted in August 2005, with an original character mascot, "Frawg", an edgy green frog, who appeared in a variety of outfits including: -Ninja -Board shorts and beach gear -Electric guitar and shades -A white leisure suit (most famous)
7-Eleven Frawg (2005-2005): A light green, tangy, sweet, apple-flavored soda developed by and exclusively for 7-Eleven stores, in collaboration with Pepsi. It was also available as a Slurpee flavor.
Marshmello's Coca-Cola (2022-2022): A watermelon & strawberry-flavored cola, given a summertime release. It was developed in collaboration with electronic music producer, Marshmello, as part of the "Creations" line. Available in regular and zero sugar versions
DiGiorno Pizza & Wyngz (2011-circa 2018): A classic DiGiorno frozen pizza, packaged along with a "side order" of white meat chicken fritters in sauce, which had to be spelled "wyngz" as they did not contain any actual wing meat. This was part of a line of "combo meals" from DiGiorno in the 2010's.
Burger King Stuffed Steakhouse (2011-2011): A thick 1/4-pound beef patty filled with pieces of jalapeno pepper & little globules of cheddar cheese, then topped with lettuce, tomato, & a creamy poblano sauce and served on a fluffy, cornmeal-dusted bun
Darth Dew (2005-2005): A dark purple, grape-flavored Slurpee (essentially Mtn Pitch Black in Slurpee form), sold in collectible Star Wars cups, each featuring Darth Vader's head on top. Released to promote "Star Wars: Episode III"
Bubble Yum Hulk Giant Green Gumballs (2003-2003): Bright green, "original"-flavor gumballs that were significantly larger than Bubble Yum's standard gumballs. Released to promote Ang Lee's "Hulk" film.
Carvel Crunchies (2021-2021): Carvel packaged the iconic chocolate "crunchies" from inside their ice cream cakes--essentially chocolate cookie pieces coated in a chocolate shell--as a breakfast cereal. They sold them in 2-oz boxes at Carvel locations for a limited time
Keebler Magic Middles (1989-circa 2011): A line of crunchy cookies filled with a thick, rich, gooey chocolate cream. Launched initially with just a buttery shortbread version, they became incredible popular, leading to chocolate chip and peanut butter cookie variants later that year
Like Cola (1982-circa 1993): A 99% caffeine-free cola from the 7-Up company, available in both regular and diet (sweetened with saccharin) options
Scooby Doo Dough Ice Cream (2000-circa 2002): Light caramel ice cream, loaded with chocolate chips, and chocolate cookie dough shaped like bones. Part of a branding deal between Cartoon Network and Edy's/Dreyer's to promote "Scooby-Doo!", which was experiencing something of a renaissance at the time
I’m entitled to fun and happiness forever… Mayor McCheese says so
Lay's WOW! Chips (1998-2003): A line of fat free chips, made with Olestra, a fat substitute. Available in Original, Ruffles, and Dorito varieties. Each bag stated "Olestra may cause abdominal cramping and loose stools." Check this thread for a *COMPREHENSIVE* look at this infamous snackline!
Tommy Gun Flakes (2002-2003): After improbably leading the Steelers to the playoffs, journeyman backup QB and XFL MVP Tommy Maddox, aka "Tommy Gun", received his own cereal--frosted corn flakes, with "profits going to charity"
Kansas City Royals BBQ Reese's Sandwich (2022-2022): Pulled pork doused in Sweet Baby Ray's bbq sauce, crumbled bacon, and crushed Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, served on a toasted Vienna roll. Served exclusively at the Kansas City Royals' Kauffman Stadium during the 2022 baseball season
It has come to my attention that the New York State Fair (90 minutes from my house) will be holding a Shrek -themed rave this year. Just thought you should all know.
Big Bear Cola (1981-1982): A cola (also available in a sugar-free variety) produced and distributed by the 7-Up Company in and around Waco, TX to celebrate Baylor University athletics
IHoP Ultimate Waffle Stack (2018-2019): These "breakfast sliders" featured two eggs, white cheddar cheese, and SIX strips of bacon, all sandwiched between Belgian waffle wedges, and covered in a sweet maple glaze
Mtn Dew Game Fuel: Courageous Sherbet (2021-2021): A pink, rainbow sherbet-flavored soda, released in the Game Fuel line, as part of a special summertime promotion with internet personality Jack Dunlop aka "CouRageJD"
Burger King Dinner Baskets (1992-1994): From 4-8 PM at select locations, BK offered full table service with a wait-staff, and entrees like fried chicken or shrimp, meatloaf, steak, served with a choice of sides like coleslaw, salads, baked potatoes, or fries, along with bottomless free popcorn.
Hardee’s Aporkalypse Burrito (2017-2017): A warm flour tortilla, filled with folded eggs, American and Swiss cheese, four pieces of ham, two sausage patties, and pieces of three bacon strips
Food is great. It Unites us as a Country of diverse tastes. Kind of a true equalizing force Isn't it neat to Come together Enjoying our memories?
Wegmans brand cheese puffs, bugles, Pepperidge Farm sesame sticks, Late Night Taco Doritos, and fritos
Polly-O Dip-arellas (1999-2001): Individually wrapped mozzarella string cheese with little compartments of either salsa or pizza sauce attached to the end of the wrapper for dipping.
Quirst Lemonade (1978-1980): A clear, non-carbonated, lemonade-flavored soft drink marketed as a thirst-quenching beverage (hence the name). It was the flagship of the "Quirst" line from the then-independent 7-Up company. Sued by Squirt Soda for confusing consumers with a too-similar name
Mtn Dew A.M. (2012-2013, 2015-2016): A blend of classic Mtn Dew soda and Tropicana orange juice. It was originally sold as a limited-time breakfast drink at Taco Bell, before returning two years later, exclusively at Applebee's restaurants.
