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

Torzelbaum

????? LV 13 HP 292/ 292
(he, him, his)
Brach's Milk Maid Caramels
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I'll probably have a couple and give away the rest for Halloween. Enjoy the least interesting treat, people who live in my apartment building.
Aww... Those are my childhood. Why do you have to talk about them like that?

BBQ Chips
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The "it'll do" flavour.
Barbecue chips are still a favorite of mine.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
BBQ Chips
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The "it'll do" flavour.
Stepped on some toes with this one. I don't dislike BBQ but it was never my go to. This version is fine as well.
Kool-Aid Watermelon
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Oh, I have some watermelon Bubly to go with this.
This was good but I actually think making it a Bubly didn't work well
Jarritos Mandarin
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A quality Mexican soda.
Jarritos Mandarin is really good. You can really taste it not just being "orange" but actual mandarin.
Brach's Milk Maid Caramels
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I'll probably have a couple and give away the rest for Halloween. Enjoy the least interesting treat, people who live in my apartment building.
People seem to love these. I think it's fine. But the ones I don't give away, I might melt them into my morning oats.
Brach's Caramel Apple
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This might be a bit more interesting, though.
These were fine. I'm sure some people would not like them; they have that candy corn flavour with an apple flavour. But I like it ok.
Big League Chew Sour Apple
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Is it still baseball season? Is this timely? I know nothing of sports.
I like sour apples but sour apple flavour often doesn't do it for me, but I feel this one is pretty successful
Caramel Apple (red mackintosh)
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I nice fresh mac might be the best apple.
all of these are pretty good. I think this one might be my favourite
Flake
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I vaguely remember this one is very dry and also I'm sorry about my toes.
The chocolate is dry but it''s also very rich when it melts in your mouth.
Marshmallow Peeps Ghosts
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Is this what happens to peeps after I eat them?
A little too soft for it's shape, though it works well in hot cocoa.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
HALLOWEEN!

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Butterfinger
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Sugar Spider Pumpkin Latte Fudge
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Because jackolanterns.

Yummy Miami Grape
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Grape soda... not my bag, really.

Kool-Aid Mandarina-Tangerine
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Mandarina? Is it a relative of the mandarin orange?

Sugar Spider - Chocolate M&M Fudge
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Like photographing bigfoot.

Big League Chew Wild Pitch Watermelon
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Sadly, will not be followed by Bean Ball Black Currant

Cheddar Cheese Potato Chips
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Another thingy of chips.

KitKat Breaking Bones
KitKat Witches Brew

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Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Butterfinger
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Pretty good. In my opinion, though, Crispy Crunch is kind of a better version of this.
Sugar Spider Pumpkin Latte Fudge
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Because jackolanterns.
Pretty yummy. Pumpkin and Latte flavours evident
Yummy Miami Grape
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Grape soda... not my bag, really.
Not bad as grape soda goes. The artificial grape flavour isn't overpowering.
Kool-Aid Mandarina-Tangerine
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Mandarina? Is it a relative of the mandarin orange?
Oh, I really liked this one. I think it helped my sugar ratio was proper but still, I just think it's a good flavour.
Sugar Spider - Chocolate M&M Fudge
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Like photographing bigfoot.
Good but the M&M barely factors into it. There are a few at the top but really this is just milk chocolate fudge.
Big League Chew Wild Pitch Watermelon
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Sadly, will not be followed by Bean Ball Black Currant
Big League Chew has been impressing me lately. Good flavour.
Cheddar Cheese Potato Chips
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Another thingy of chips.
Surprisingly bitter. Not awful but I've had better from Candy Depot
KitKat Breaking Bones
KitKat Witches Brew

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I was surprised; these aren't just fun names, both had original flavours; Witches Brew is marshmallowy, Breaking Bones is slightly creamy. Neither are Kitkat at their best but they ain't bad.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Wednesday
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Vidal Halloween Gummies

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Must remember to keep this and use it for next Halloween.

Peeps Pumpkins
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If it's like the ghosts, this will melt well in my hot cocoa

Big League Chew Curveball Cotton Candy
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I've been really enjoying Big League Chew but cotton candy is a flavour I find dull.

Yummy Miami Berry
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I think this is the last Yummy Miami available.

Maritime Madness Fiery Chipotle
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Getting down the the tamer hot sauce flavours.

Sugar Spider Fresh Fudge Whoopie Pie
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Ooooo, I love whoopie pies.

Lay's... Meat... Pringles?
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Can anyone translate?

Kool-Aid Grape
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I think this might be the last Kool-Aid for me to try (if not, second to last)

Sugar Spider Salted Caramel Toffee Fudge
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Yum!
 

LBD_Nytetrayn

..and his little cat, too
(He/him)
Ooh, I love grape Kool-Aid.

And I got some Pringles that looked like that once, only they were truffle flavored. The flavor was a lot more... potent... than the Pringles I'm used to here.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Vidal Halloween Gummies

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Must remember to keep this and use it for next Halloween.
The gummis, shaped like ghosts, which heads and pumpkins, are pretty solid. I've found Vidal is a decent player in the gummi game,
Peeps Pumpkins
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If it's like the ghosts, this will melt well in my hot cocoa
I've come to the conclusion that, yes, peeps that aren't ducks are the perfect shape for a cocoa mug.
Big League Chew Curveball Cotton Candy
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I've been really enjoying Big League Chew but cotton candy is a flavour I find dull.
The quality is good, it's just a flavour I'm not super into.
Yummy Miami Berry
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I think this is the last Yummy Miami available.
This was fine. Nothing really topped the fakey but yummy pineapple from this company.
Maritime Madness Fiery Chipotle
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Getting down the the tamer hot sauce flavours.
Pretty yummy. Unlike the others, I can basically slather stuff in it without it being too much.
Sugar Spider Fresh Fudge Whoopie Pie
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Ooooo, I love whoopie pies.
Pretty decent approximation
Lay's... Meat... Pringles?
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Can anyone translate?
It is indeed a ham flavour. I liked it ok, but the weirdly sweet aftertaste is not as welcome.
Kool-Aid Grape
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I think this might be the last Kool-Aid for me to try (if not, second to last)
This was easy to make good. I feel like the sour ones you really need to sweeten and flavours like this just need a little sugar to have a decent quality.
Sugar Spider Salted Caramel Toffee Fudge
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Yum!
IT's a really good fudge. In general, Sugar Spider kills it.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Today

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Lay's White Peach Beer Chips
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Huh? But also, let me at it.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust Frosting
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Oh, snap. Yes please.

Oh Henry!
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The twist is I've had these before.

Wacky Worms
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"Gummi? What is gummi? We are wacky."

Toxic Waste Sour Soda Green Apple
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It's a very 80s marketing. Remember when the 80s were obsessed with big barrels of green toxic waste?

Werther's Original Sugar Free
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For the old and the old at heart.

Peeps Marshmallow Monsters
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Peeps was the name of the marshmallow etc etc

Trident Vibes Sour Patch Red
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Note, they do not vibrate.

Whirly Pop Grape
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I assumed mermaids would taste fishier.
 

Johnny Unusual

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Lay's White Peach Beer Chips
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Huh? But also, let me at it.
This was weird. It did taste like peach and beer and to that end it was a flavour that reminded me of fruity cheese. It wasn't awful but I didn't enjoy eating a lot of it before putting it down.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust Frosting
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Oh, snap. Yes please.
This stuff is really good. If you like cinnamon, frost up your cake with this.
Oh Henry!
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The twist is I've had these before.
I always mix up Oh Henry with Mr. Big. Both are really good and Oh Henry is in many ways the traditional modern chocolate bar; chocolate, nougat, nuts and caramel. But it works and is really good.
Wacky Worms
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"Gummi? What is gummi? We are wacky."Bas
Basically as good as Gummi Worms but with a less fun/defined shape.
Toxic Waste Sour Soda Green Apple
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It's a very 80s marketing. Remember when the 80s were obsessed with big barrels of green toxic waste?
It was OK. But none of these really deserve some sort of toxic waste analogy. It's not extra sour or acidic or pungent or whatever.
Werther's Original Sugar Free
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For the old and the old at heart.
A solid little caramel drop.
Peeps Marshmallow Monsters
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Peeps was the name of the marshmallow etc etc
Again, these shape of marshmallows are soft so I feel like it goes better if you want it half-melted in hot cocoa
Trident Vibes Sour Patch Red
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Note, they do not vibrate.
Oh, this is pretty solid. A nice sweet/sour gum.
Whirly Pop Grape
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I assumed mermaids would taste fishier.
Nothing special. It's smaller than a lot but really a big lolli is more frustrating and nastier in terms of keeping around (unless you bit down on it and crunch it up) by sucking/licking.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Friday

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Fanta Watermelon
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Hey, another Fanta

Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins
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There's still some Halloween stuff left.

Sophie Mac Peanut Brittle
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This better not contain snakes.

Oh Henry! Level Up
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Because, the kids today love video games!

Trident Vibes Sour Patch Kids Blue Raspberry
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Ah, my old flavour-nemesis...

Gas Pump Candy
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A unique way to warn me this will give me gas.

Red Vines Black Licorice Sugar Free
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I'm not really a black licorice fan, to be honest.

Kool-Aid Berry Cherry
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THIS is the last Kool-Aid.

Twirl Pop Circus
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Bonky Monkey isn't a play on... anything. What even is this?
 

LBD_Nytetrayn

..and his little cat, too
(He/him)
Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins
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There's still some Halloween stuff left.
Oh man, these (along with the Easter Reese's eggs and other similar holiday versions) are my favorite Reese's of all. Just the perfect ratio of chocolate to peanut butter. That's why I try to stockpile them for in-between holidays and ration them out.
 

Torzelbaum

????? LV 13 HP 292/ 292
(he, him, his)
What?! Don't be ridiculous. Chocolaty coating and chocolate bar are completely different things.
 
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Kirin

Summon for hire
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Dang. The broken bar and pretzel in from of the Reese’s promo image is literally the exact same photo that’s on the OhHenry Level Up packaging. International branding differences strike again, lol.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Fanta Watermelon
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Hey, another Fanta
Not bad but I don't have much to say.
Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins
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There's still some Halloween stuff left.
I actually am not wild about the PB ratio. Just a bit too much PB for me. I find a little goes a long way.
Sophie Mac Peanut Brittle
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This better not contain snakes.
This stuff is pretty good though. Just a classic, yummy peanut brittle.
Oh Henry! Level Up
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Because, the kids today love video games!
This was yummy too. Very much "let's put all the good stuff in one bar." but it all goes together well and nothing is working against itself.
Trident Vibes Sour Patch Kids Blue Raspberry
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Ah, my old flavour-nemesis...
Pretty OK. Blue Raspberry still not my favourite but it's a competently done bit of gum.
Gas Pump Candy
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A unique way to warn me this will give me gas.
Garbage candy. I'm actually thankful I opened it and most of it exploded out spilling all over the floor.
Red Vines Black Licorice Sugar Free
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I'm not really a black licorice fan, to be honest.
Eeh, it's not quite as plasticky as I expected, which is good. But it's not fancy enough to distract me from my distaste for licorice.
Kool-Aid Berry Cherry
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THIS is the last Kool-Aid.
A good one but I feel like if you gave me a bunch of these berry mix ones, I couldn't tell you which was which.
Twirl Pop Circus
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Bonky Monkey isn't a play on... anything. What even is this?
Not bad but it includes the fakey banana flavour amongst others so I imagine that's a no-go for many people.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Today....

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Fruiti Kuikas - Strawberry
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Why a carton?

Swiss Miss Peppermint
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I remember liking the salted caramel Swiss Miss. I'm in the mood for this one.

Oh! Henry Peanut Butter
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This used to be in my top 5 favourite bars.

Fanta - Lychee
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Hey another new Fanta.

Fruity Breakfast Cereal Saltwater Taffy
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Is this code for Froot Loops or code for Trix?

Minions
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Finally the most lackluster animated franchise is the most lackluster gummis... I assume.

Old El Paso Fiesta Twists Cinnamon Churro
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Big League Chew Big Rally Blue Raspberry
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Man, it feels like every week now...

Reese's White Trees
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Another seasonal treat.
 

LBD_Nytetrayn

..and his little cat, too
(He/him)
Kinda weird to see Old El Paso on a sweet. I'm used to them handling the savory/spicy part of a Mexican dinner.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Fruiti Kuikas - Strawberry
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Why a carton?
These were fairly generic candies. Not awful but should be your 59th choice.
Swiss Miss Peppermint
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I remember liking the salted caramel Swiss Miss. I'm in the mood for this one.
This is pretty good. There was a certain... fakey quality to it but it is better than the hot cocoa I'm using now (Tim Horton's Hot Cocoa is not great) and the peppermint is a nice touch.
Oh! Henry Peanut Butter
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This used to be in my top 5 favourite bars.
Still a favourite
Fanta - Lychee
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Hey another new Fanta.
Not bad. I do find sometimes fruit as soda doesn't work for whatever reason. This is in between.
Fruity Breakfast Cereal Saltwater Taffy
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Is this code for Froot Loops or code for Trix?
This was a disappointment. It just tasted like... sweet taffy. Nothing reminded me of fruity cereal.
Minions
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Finally the most lackluster animated franchise is the most lackluster gummis... I assume.
This. on the otherhand, wasn't bad. I assumed since banana and papaya were the catchphrases of the minions, that would be incorporated but while I think there may have been a hint of banana in there, it tasted like generic fruity gummy flavour. Despite that, though, not bad.
Old El Paso Fiesta Twists Cinnamon Churro
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These were pretty good. A little light on sugar, which I imagine some people would see as a plus, especially since things are so oversweetened now. I could have used a little more but they are good.
Big League Chew Big Rally Blue Raspberry
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Man, it feels like every week now...
I think Big League Chew is among my favourite gums on the market and while I liked this better than Cotton Candy Curveball (or whatever it was), I just never have a yearning for blue raspberry.
Reese's White Trees
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Another seasonal treat.
Again, I'm not wild about the choco/pb ratio.
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Today... (yeah, I've already had most of these but I'm running behind...)

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Tutti Frutti Popcorn
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Oh, Rudy!

Emoji gummies
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Better than making a damned movie about them.

Mini Mini Chocolates
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The chocolate so small, they named it twice.

Tangy Crunch Crystals - Cherry Cola
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They aren't nearly as crystalline looking as the little crystal dude on the cover implies.

Sugar Spider Apple Pie Fudge
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Sugar Spider Reese's Fudge
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Oh, yum!

Licorice Toffee
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Finally, toffee but the appeal is more niche!

Big League Chew Slammin' Strawberry
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This lady has the most charisma of all the BLC Baller mascots.

Kool-Aid Cherry Slushie
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Yes, that is an incorrect picture. Look, I forgot I did this one and the cherry slushie would never make it home!
 

Johnny Unusual

(He/Him)
Tutti Frutti Popcorn
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Oh, Rudy!
This was pretty great. A nice sweet popcorn
Emoji gummies
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Better than making a damned movie about them.
Not bad. The gummi molds are pretty good.
Mini Mini Chocolates
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The chocolate so small, they named it twice.
Not real chocolate. It's garbage.
Tangy Crunch Crystals - Cherry Cola
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They aren't nearly as crystalline looking as the little crystal dude on the cover implies.
Pretty great. Not crytals, closer to off-brand nerds. I don't think the texture is as good as nerds but the flavour is nice and strong.
Sugar Spider Apple Pie Fudge
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Pretty good. Some piece of dried apple in it, too.
Sugar Spider Reese's Fudge
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Oh, yum!
OK, but not as interesting as some of the other fudges
Licorice Toffee
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Finally, toffee but the appeal is more niche!
Mmm... still not a licorice guy. If you like licorice and toffee, though, I think you will be in good hands.
Big League Chew Slammin' Strawberry
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This lady has the most charisma of all the BLC Baller mascots.
I like most of the big league chew but this one didn't work for me. Too.... chalky, I think?
Kool-Aid Cherry Slushie
These are good. Even on an icy cold day.
 
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