# Don't spend the eclipse buying potato chips **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [March 28, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529 "2024-03-28T23:29:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/1 "2024-03-28T23:29:56Z")
SunChips is having an eclipse-related promotion. Which given the name of their product is a natural. They’ve developed a special flavor (Pineapple Habanero and Black Bean Spicy Gouda). But here’s what makes this pit-worthy. These chips will have a limited availability. Very limited. In fact, the only way you can obtain a bag of these eclipse-themed chips is to order them online - during the eclipse itself. So SunChips is telling people that they should be on their computers ordering a bag of potato chips during this rare astronomical phenomenon rather than going outside and actually observing that phenomenon. > **[SunChips will sell exclusive total solar eclipse flavors only during totality...](https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-sun-chips-exclusive)** > > You'll have exactly 4 minutes and 27 seconds to get your hands on these solar eclipse-themed SunChips. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2024, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/2 "2024-03-28T23:31:53Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > So SunChips is telling people that they should be on their computers ordering a bag of potato chips during this rare astronomical phenomenon rather than going outside and actually observing that phenomenon. But if you live in an area where you’re not going to have a good view of the eclipse and you were going to miss out anyway, it’s a kind of consolation prize. ---
**Author:** ![MagicEyes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@MagicEyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicEyes)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/3 "2024-03-29T01:04:55Z")
This sounds good as two different flavors of chips. Pineapple and cheese do not go together (unless you’re a fan of pineapple casserole). ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/4 "2024-03-29T13:09:27Z")
Assuming it’s not only for people within the zone of totality, that’s a nearly two hour window to order the things. Plenty of time to get on and order a bag before or after your area has totality, or whenever if it doesn’t. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/5 "2024-03-29T13:29:35Z")
I can’t imagine the venn diagram of “people who want to observe a total eclipse in all its glory” and “people who deeply care about limited edition sun chips” has too terribly much overlap. Also, from the site: > Whether or not you happen to be in the path of totality, Gerardi suggests having the website queued up and ready to hit the order button so you don’t miss the wonder of seeing the event itself. The link is worth reading for the cringe-inducing advertising copy, though. “Cosmic collection of flavors” indeed. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/6 "2024-03-29T13:32:16Z")
Any word from Corona beer? ---
**Author:** ![Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/q.q.switcheroo/32/5713_2.png) [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/7 "2024-03-29T14:01:00Z")
Or a certain brand of chewing gum? ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/8 "2024-03-29T14:03:02Z")
Hopefully the chips aren’t too high in cholesterol, you don’t want a total eclipse of the heart. ---
**Author:** ![Jihi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jihi/32/17768_2.png) [@Jihi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jihi)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/9 "2024-03-29T14:17:50Z")
I make no promises. ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/10 "2024-03-29T14:58:48Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > Hopefully the chips aren’t too high in cholesterol, you don’t want a total eclipse of the heart. Or a totality blockage of a coronary artery. mmm ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/11 "2024-03-29T14:59:00Z")
Um, pineapple pizza? I think you can find a cheese to go with any fruit. (But those are two different flavors of chips, I believe. ETA: oh wow. Pineapple casserole is a real thing. I thought that was a joke. ---
**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:** [March 29, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/12 "2024-03-29T18:25:13Z")
They sound disgusting, actually. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/13 "2024-03-29T18:30:16Z")
That’s it! I am boycotting SunChips!! Though admittedly, my boycott will not really be distinguishable from the fact I never buy SunChips anyway. But still, it’s the principle of the thing. ---
**Author:** ![Tierce](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ea5d25/32.png) [@Tierce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tierce)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2024, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/14 "2024-03-30T06:06:46Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > They’ve developed a special flavor (Pineapple Habanero and Black Bean Spicy Gouda). Another entry in the “why does this food exist” file, well ahead of Natural Cheetos. ---
**Author:** ![scudsucker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scudsucker/32/14101_2.png) [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2024, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/15 "2024-03-30T08:19:55Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > Pineapple Habanero and Black Bean Spicy Gouda I’d probably give this slightly weird combo a try, with the caveat that some of the primary ingredients will be monosodium glutamate and non-natural flavours which may give me cancer. But, as the youth say, YOLO. If someone else paid for them and offered me a taste. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2024, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/16 "2024-03-30T11:08:44Z")
> [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](#): > > Any word from Corona beer? They’ve been keeping a low profile these past 4 years. ---
**Author:** ![Wolf333](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolf333/32/3460_2.png) [@Wolf333](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolf333)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2024, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/17 "2024-03-30T12:02:42Z")
“Hey cracka, pas the Sun Chips” ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2024, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/18 "2024-03-31T13:23:31Z")
Gotcha! Mum’s the word. Ix-nay on the irus-vay. I’m surprised no one has started a conspiracy theory re Corona beer is a vehicle for the COVID bug. 🎶 Here comes the Sun Chips Quando para mucho mi amore de felice corazon 🎶 ---
**Author:** ![Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/q.q.switcheroo/32/5713_2.png) [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2024, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/19 "2024-03-31T14:04:11Z")
> [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](#): > > I’m surprised no one has started a conspiracy theory re Corona beer is a vehicle for the COVID bug. It was actually a decades-long product placement scheme in collaboration with Disney: > **[New Conspiracy Theory Links Disney's Tangled To COVID-19 Pandemic](https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/conspiracy-theory-links-disneys-tangled-covid19-pandemic/)** > > 10 years after its premiere in theaters, Disney's Tangled is now being called into question by folks on the internet for its weird connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-spend-the-eclipse-buying-potato-chips/999529/20 "2024-03-31T16:55:05Z")
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