Favorite Foods - Totally the 80's

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Hostess Chocodiles were The Twinkie in a Fudge Jacket

The original Hostess Chocodiles were the snack cake that felt like a prize. If you grew up where they were sold, you may remember the shiny brown wrapper and soft…

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Squeezit Drinks and the Squeeze Bottles Kids Couldn’t Resist

Some drinks were swallowed. Squeezit drinks were performed. You didn't sip one like a little grown-up. You grabbed the bottle, twisted the cap, squeezed with both hands, and felt like…

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Hostess Pudding Pies, the Handheld Dessert 80s Kids Loved

Some snacks disappear and you shrug. Others vanish and leave a little chocolate-shaped hole in your childhood. For a lot of 80s kids, Hostess Pudding Pies fell into that second…

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Mr. T Cereal and the Breakfast Kids Begged For

Some cereals fed you. Mr. T Cereal sold you a whole Saturday morning fantasy. One look at the box and you were in. Before the spoon hit the bowl, you…

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80s Lunchbox Snacks That Beat Any Packed Lunch

You can forget the sandwich. The real action in an 80s lunchbox happened in the corners, under the napkin, next to the dented Thermos. That was where the 80s lunchbox…

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Ring Pop Candy was Sugar Dressed Up as Jewelry

Some candy disappeared the second you tore open the wrapper. A Ring Pops candy stayed on your hand like you'd just won the sugar lottery. That was the whole magic.…

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Caravelle Bar: The Creamy, Crispy Classic People Still Miss

Some candy bars vanish and barely leave a ripple. The Caravelle candy bar did the opposite. Although it disappeared years ago, this retro chocolate bar is still remembered fondly for…

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Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cups: The Mashup That Faded Fast

Some candies disappear because nobody cared. Others disappear because they were too specific, too extra, or too locked into one snack aisle moment. Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Cups fall into…

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Jell-O 1-2-3, the Dessert That Felt Like Science

Some desserts disappeared because they tasted good. Jell-O 1-2-3 stayed in people's heads because it looked like a trick. You beat one powder mix with cold milk, slid it into…

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Keebler Tato Skins and the Chips That Tasted Like Dinner

Some chips were built for burgers. Keebler Tato Skins were built to taste like you swiped the whole appetizer tray before dinner even started. That was the hook, and what…