Food - Totally the 80's

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Pop Rocks Myth and The Schoolyard Soda Scare

A tiny packet of popping candy could turn your whole mouth into a fireworks show. That was the magic of Pop Rocks, and for 80s kids, it came with one…

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Why McDonald’s Boo Buckets Were the Trick-or-Treat Pails Kids Wanted

Some kids wanted the fries, and some wanted the toy. What they really wanted, however, were the McDonald's Boo Buckets. If you grew up during the 1980s, or caught the…

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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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ShowBiz Pizza and the Birthday Party Every Kid Wanted

Before bounce houses and party packages took over, one birthday flex ruled the 80s: ShowBiz Pizza. If your name was on that cake table, you were the main character 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…

Keebler Tato skins vintage 80s potato chips featuring a new barbecue flavor

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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…

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Fruit Stripe Gum and the Tattoo Wrapper Kids Loved

Some candies were good. Fruit Stripe Gum, the zebra gum with the striped packs, was a whole scene. You remember the pack first, don't you? The wild stripes, Yipes the…

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Nerds Cereal, the Candy-Coated Breakfast Kids Begged For

If you were a kid in the 1980s, the cereal aisle could feel like a toy store with milk. Bright boxes shouted at you. Mascots grinned at you. Sugar pretty…

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Carnation Breakfast Bars and the Quick Breakfast Kids Really Ate

There was a special kind of school morning chaos in the 70s and 80s: one shoe on, a backpack half-zipped, the TV still on in the other room, and somebody…