# Do you like Fig Newtons? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 9, 2015, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993 "2015-12-09T23:42:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2015, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/1 "2015-12-09T23:42:17Z")
I just realized I haven’t heard much about Fig Newtons lately, and then immediately followed it with the thought “Well, that’s probably because nobody really likes them”. Personally, I can’t stand them. What about you? ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2015, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/2 "2015-12-09T23:44:31Z")
They satisfy my urge to disassemble my food before I eat it, similarly to Oreos and Kandy Korn. According to Calvin, this certifies me as a Grade A Nimrod. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2015, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/3 "2015-12-09T23:46:37Z")
Not only do I like Fig Newtons but I like that they still sell the single serving box. ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2015, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/4 "2015-12-09T23:47:00Z")
Yes, but holy shit, have they got to be expensive! The knock-offs are horrible, so it’s Fig Newtons or nothing. At the price they want, it’s nothing, I’m afraid. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2015, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/5 "2015-12-09T23:48:50Z")
Yes, I think they’re okay. Haven’t had one in years. They’re good. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/6 "2015-12-10T00:02:50Z")
I’m not a huge fan, but I felt a certain local affinity for them where I used to live. ---
**Author:** ![CT\_Damsel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dfb087/32.png) [@CT\_Damsel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CT_Damsel)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/7 "2015-12-10T00:02:58Z")
> [@Ethilrist](#): > > They satisfy my urge to disassemble my food before I eat it, similarly to Oreos and Kandy Korn. > > According to Calvin, this certifies me as a Grade A Nimrod. No way! Do you bite the edges of the Fig Newtons off first? Do you eat the Kandy Korn by color??? Me too:D ---
**Author:** ![even\_sven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dfb087/32.png) [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/8 "2015-12-10T00:14:49Z")
I love them. They are filling in a way most sweet snacks aren’t. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/9 "2015-12-10T00:21:54Z")
They are excellent. Make for good iron rations. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/10 "2015-12-10T00:22:01Z")
> [@Frank](#): > > Yes, but holy shit, have they got to be expensive! The knock-offs are horrible, so it’s Fig Newtons or nothing. At the price they want, it’s nothing, I’m afraid. There is a knock-off brand called “Daddy Ray’s”, that are pretty good once you get past the really horrible picture of Amish-looking Daddy Ray. They come in blueberry also, which absolutely rock, and strawberry, which are abominations. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/11 "2015-12-10T00:23:27Z")
Like them a lot. Feel more substantial than a cookie ---
**Author:** ![hogarth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hogarth/32/1773_2.png) [@hogarth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hogarth)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/12 "2015-12-10T00:42:49Z")
They’re okay. I appreciate them more as an adult than I did as a child. ---
**Author:** ![Scumpup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/13 "2015-12-10T00:48:03Z")
No. They’re gross. Figs are good only when they are fresh from the tree. Apple newtons are are prety good with a cup of strong, black coffee though. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/14 "2015-12-10T00:59:36Z")
I buy the knockoff apple newtons and give them to the horses as treats. THey also get iced oatmeal cookies. I like the name brand fig newtons for myself. StG ---
**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/15 "2015-12-10T01:06:56Z")
Don’t like the cookies, did like the Fig Newton ad with the dancing fig newton. “Here’s the tricky part…” ---
**Author:** ![california\_jobcase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@california\_jobcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/california_jobcase)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/16 "2015-12-10T01:42:21Z")
I like them. Also, as with Peeps and Circus Peanuts, they are better stale. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/17 "2015-12-10T01:47:39Z")
I’ve liked them ever since I was a kid. ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/18 "2015-12-10T01:48:31Z")
Yes, but I prefer the blueberry, triple fruit, and strawberry ones instead. ---
**Author:** ![Leo\_Krupe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ebca7d/32.png) [@Leo\_Krupe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Krupe)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/19 "2015-12-10T01:51:51Z")
I love 'em, but agree with the poster about the price. I have to save up for a few weeks just to buy one pack. From a vending machine. But still, they’re damned good. ---
**Author:** ![DinoR](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dinor/32/2821_2.png) [@DinoR](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DinoR)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2015, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993/20 "2015-12-10T01:52:58Z")
Love them although I can’t say I’ve had any in the last decade. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth and rarely buy dessert food to have around the house though. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993.md?page=2)