Slog - Comments on Caucus Schmaucus! Look What I Found at 7-11! http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71 Not nearly as scary as Snickers Charged because it doesn't come with any caffeine! But they're not great. I wanted them to be, but they were a little weird. The Brownie Batter flavor tasted the most like its intended flavor. S'mores had a weird honey taste to it (because of the graham cracker?), and the Chocolate Caramel had no caramel flavor at all. Individually, they're lackluster. Boring, even. So here's my advice, should you try them (and you should): MIX them--put together a Vanilla, Chocolate Pudding, and S'mores. Try a handful of Brownie Batter with some of the caramel-less... Copyright 2008 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:17:34 -0800 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:18:43 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Fnarf I just want a whole bag of just vanilla. Why am I being ignored?

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c932923 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c932923 Chow Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:22:29 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Where are my mint M&Ms?

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c932931 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c932931 Chow Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:26:40 -0800 Comment by kebabs Chocolate Skittles seem wrong somehow. It's like the Peanut Butter "Moo'd" at Jamba Juice. Who the hell drinks those? Fruit-flavored candy should be fruit-flavored. "Brown"-flavored candy (meaning those flavored with the various synthetic facsimiles of South American and Indian beans and spices) should remain that way. Shishkaberries are an abomination.

]]> kebabs http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c932935 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c932935 Chow Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:30:04 -0800 Comment by Jizzy Don't forget to stir in some semen for that dxtra je ne sais qua. I'm sure Stevie would be happy to make a donation.

]]> Jizzy http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c932946 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c932946 Chow Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:40:18 -0800 Comment by Zander This has me questioning my childhood. Couldn't well enough be let alone? I am reminded of the trauma off having red M&Ms taken away, only to see a later generation be granted them and the god like blue M&Ms.

]]> Zander http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c932959 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c932959 Chow Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:06:40 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Zander, don't talk to me about M&Ms. They killed the red, but kept the BEIGE? Help me, Jesus. No one should be forced to eat a beige M&M.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c932972 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c932972 Chow Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:26:52 -0800 Comment by Peter F Jesus Christ I want some of those

]]> Peter F http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c932992 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c932992 Chow Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:47:26 -0800 Comment by A. Wouldn't be surprised if the lack of peanut butter is to avoid Hershey (Reese's peanut butter bits) attempting to sue the fuck out of them.

]]> A. http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933000 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933000 Chow Sat, 09 Feb 2008 22:05:16 -0800 Comment by Mike More likely, the threat of peanut allergies drove that decision.

]]> Mike http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933015 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933015 Chow Sat, 09 Feb 2008 22:30:10 -0800 Comment by Laura Damnit, it's times like these when I wished that I lived in the States. You guys have such a better variety of candies/cereals/pop tarts/etc. Brownie batter skittles? Doesn't get much better than that (I would think. I guess I'll never know).

]]> Laura http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933022 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933022 Chow Sat, 09 Feb 2008 22:42:02 -0800 Comment by Mike of Renton I'm with @3. That doesn't sound good at all.

]]> Mike of Renton http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933036 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933036 Chow Sat, 09 Feb 2008 23:36:36 -0800 Comment by Jamey Quite frankly, I don't know why anyone would want to eat these kinds of "foods" anymore. I wised up a few years ago and actually started reading ingredient lists. Now whole sections of grocery stores turn me off, including candy made by Mars, Inc. Depending on how far from urban centers you are, it can be hard to find natural foods that don't contain a ton of artificial colors and flavors and preservatives and other weird shit. But for your health, I'd avoid this kind of stuff like the plague.

]]> Jamey http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933073 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933073 Chow Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:40:42 -0800 Comment by Jubilation T. Cornball @10: Laura, my dear, where do you live? If, perchance, you live in the UK then I fear you are a victim of "the grass is always greener" syndrome.

UK candies are WONDERFUL. Cadbury Fruit & Nut is the god-head, but other worthies are Barratt's Catherine Wheels, Bassett's All-Sorts, Cadbury Creamy White Buttons, Cadbury Flake Dark, Creative Candies Chocolate Kittens (woot!!!), Maltesers, Lion Bars, anything by Green & Black, Maynard's Wine Gums, Mccowans Wham Cola Chews, Rowntrees Polo's and Rowntree's Yorkie Bar.

OMG -- I'm calling Virgin Atlantic right now...

]]> Jubilation T. Cornball http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933096 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933096 Chow Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:58:20 -0800 Comment by bronkitis In other news, the new peanut butter Twix with chocolate cookies is fan-fucking-tastic. It's like a peanut butter cream oreo covered with chocolate.

]]> bronkitis http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933117 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933117 Chow Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:51:53 -0800 Comment by bree i tried to be okay with this. i tried damn hard. alas...

]]> bree http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933151 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933151 Chow Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:12:57 -0800 Comment by Laura @13, but alas, I live in Canada. I do agree with you that the UK has some yummy yummy candies, as does Canada. However, the US seems to come out with these amazingly random candy (and pop-tarts) and I don't seem to find here. Sometimes, they make it up here a few years later (i.e. nerds on a rope), but I'm always overwhelmed when I go to Bellingham's Safeway. I seriously will spend like $50 in candy that we don't get here. Some good...some NOT.

]]> Laura http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933176 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933176 Chow Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:47:49 -0800 Comment by zzyzx Yeah but Canada gets Kinder Eggs!

]]> zzyzx http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933193 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933193 Chow Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:05:00 -0800 Comment by Laura You guys don't have Kinder Eggs?? Oh, that makes me so sad! I LOVE kinder eggs. Fun & yummy all at the same time.

]]> Laura http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933201 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933201 Chow Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:13:29 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle I love Kinder Eggs too - bought some last Easter when I was up in Vancouver.

Yum!

Mind you, I did get something for VD Day at Dilettante's this year ... but not yet Easter ...

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933458 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c933458 Chow Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:00:19 -0800 Comment by crazydude I'm the only one here now, aren't I?

]]> crazydude http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c936289 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c936289 Chow Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:07:21 -0800 Comment by crazydude penis

]]> crazydude http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c936291 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c936291 Chow Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:08:06 -0800 Comment by crazydude PENNNNIIIIIIISSSSSSSSS

]]> crazydude http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c936293 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c936293 Chow Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:09:02 -0800 Comment by crazydude Well, if no one is around, I guess I'll start masturbating.

]]> crazydude http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c936296 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c936296 Chow Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:11:10 -0800 Comment by crazydude slop slop slop slop slop slop slop slop

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]]> crazydude http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c936309 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c936309 Chow Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:16:20 -0800 Comment by crazydude uh..uh..uh uh uh uh uhhhhhh!

]]> crazydude http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c936312 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c936312 Chow Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:17:51 -0800 Comment by crazydude SHAZAMMMMMMM!!!!!

]]> crazydude http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c936315 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/caucus_schmaucus_look_what_i_found_at_71#c936315 Chow Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:18:43 -0800