Random Thoughts - Page 12

xoxoxoBruce · 03-16-2015, 05:02 PM

Blast proof... Shel shocked... OK, I see the connection.

monster · 03-17-2015, 06:36 PM

In this country with a zillion flavor choices for everything, why are there so few chip/crisp flavors? Even Salt and Vinegar is pretty daring.

I miss Worcester Sauce crisps sometimes.

https://www.walkers.co.uk/crisps-range/walkers-crisps

Who needs unsweetened vanilla-hazelnut almond milk creamer anyway?

Gravdigr · 03-17-2015, 06:51 PM

Monster, try looking at Big Lots stores (there's one in your town, and one closer to Ypsilanti). They buy store leftovers/overstock, and sell it cheap.

There is usually a pretty good selection of odd/different potato chip flavors. Quality/freshness is a crap shoot though, to be honest.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-17-2015, 07:00 PM

Weird potato-chip flavors are un-American.

DanaC · 03-17-2015, 07:06 PM

Nowt wrong with Hedgehog flavour crisps.

monster · 03-17-2015, 07:06 PM

Grav, thanks, I am familiar with Big Lots. I once got cheap Weetabix there but generally the food section in this one is pretty crap. I can have MIL bring what I miss, it just struck me as odd when there are so many flavors of every other product including a plethora that shouldn't come in any flavor other than "original"....

monster · 03-17-2015, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaC

Nowt wrong with Hedgehog flavour crisps.

I was telling my kids about those. Do they still sell them?

DanaC · 03-17-2015, 07:19 PM

Don't think so :P Don't think they made it out of the 80s.

monster · 03-17-2015, 08:56 PM

well that was about when I stopped buying crisps anywhere but pubs....

monster · 03-17-2015, 09:00 PM

What made me think of it is that Lays (~=Walkers) have a "suggest a flavor" competition every now and then, currently on the back of the packets. But they only have four regular flavors :/

DanaC · 03-20-2015, 06:45 AM

My Person of Interest addiction has gone full blown - I watched 4 episodes last night. They're just too easy to binge on at 43 mins an ep.

halfway through season 2.

Gravdigr · 03-20-2015, 02:43 PM

I kinda like "Person of Interest". I call it 'The Man In The Suit'.

DanaC · 03-20-2015, 04:21 PM

I'm completely addicted. I love the team - especially the two leads. I mayhave fallen just a leetle bit in love with Finch.

It has a good vibe. Kind of old fashioned in some ways - reminds me a bit of Quantum Leap. But with the addition of ongoing story arcs and deep political cynicism.

Gravdigr · 03-21-2015, 02:06 PM

I like how it deals with one of society's current top fears: gov't surveillance.

DanaC · 03-22-2015, 11:11 AM

Yeah. The one that always gets me is when someone hacks a car - the idea that someone could take remote control of your vehicle is terrifying.

I like the mix of drama and humour. I always like shows that have a team dynamic - like Stargate, or Spooks. The buddy feel to it really works.

03-16-2015, 05:02 PM	#166
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Blast proof... Shel shocked... OK, I see the connection. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-17-2015, 06:36 PM	#167
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	In this country with a zillion flavor choices for everything, why are there so few chip/crisp flavors? Even Salt and Vinegar is pretty daring. I miss Worcester Sauce crisps sometimes. https://www.walkers.co.uk/crisps-range/walkers-crisps Who needs unsweetened vanilla-hazelnut almond milk creamer anyway? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-17-2015, 06:51 PM	#168
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Monster, try looking at Big Lots stores (there's one in your town, and one closer to Ypsilanti). They buy store leftovers/overstock, and sell it cheap. There is usually a pretty good selection of odd/different potato chip flavors. Quality/freshness is a crap shoot though, to be honest. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-17-2015, 07:00 PM	#169
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Weird potato-chip flavors are un-American. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-17-2015, 07:06 PM	#171
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Grav, thanks, I am familiar with Big Lots. I once got cheap Weetabix there but generally the food section in this one is pretty crap. I can have MIL bring what I miss, it just struck me as odd when there are so many flavors of every other product including a plethora that shouldn't come in any flavor other than "original".... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-17-2015, 08:56 PM	#174
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	well that was about when I stopped buying crisps anywhere but pubs.... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-17-2015, 09:00 PM	#175
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	What made me think of it is that Lays (~=Walkers) have a "suggest a flavor" competition every now and then, currently on the back of the packets. But they only have four regular flavors :/ __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-20-2015, 02:43 PM	#177
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I kinda like "Person of Interest". I call it 'The Man In The Suit'. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-21-2015, 02:06 PM	#179
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I like how it deals with one of society's current top fears: gov't surveillance. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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