# Doritos **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 11, 2013, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193 "2013-07-11T02:37:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**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:** [July 13, 2013, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/41 "2013-07-13T04:49:45Z")
> [@Max\_the\_Immortal](#): > > _I_ could have sworn that they came out some time in the 90s. I have vague memories of seeing commercials for that flavor then as though it were new. I would have guessed 1989-1990, myself. So I guess I wasn’t too far off. 1986 seems a tad early to me, but maybe it wasn’t introduced or popular in all markets by the time we got it. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/42 "2013-07-13T05:16:14Z")
> [@even\_sven](#): > > Thanks, jerks, for making me remember how much I like salsa verde Doritos. They are mainstream in California, but unavailable on the East Coast. Sorry. Have some Utz® Crab Chips. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/43 "2013-07-13T05:25:14Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > I would have guessed 1989-1990, myself. So I guess I wasn’t too far off. 1986 seems a tad early to me, but maybe it wasn’t introduced or popular in all markets by the time we got it. I remember the big ad campaign when “Cool Ranch” was introduced. At the time it was actually “_Cooler_ Ranch,” which seems weird now because, in hindsight, at the time there was really nothing else, besides actual ranch dressing, with which to compare it to, thus it was actually “cooler” ranch than everything else _by default_. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Accident](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f05b48/32.png) [@Mr.Accident](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Accident)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/44 "2013-07-13T20:44:13Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > And, thus, a stereotype of Doritos is confirmed. _sighs_ That should have been lot, not pot. Android keyboards and my fingers don’t like one another. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/45 "2013-07-14T01:04:27Z")
> [@Geek\_Mecha](#): > > Sour Cream ‘n’ Onion. It was discontinued in the mid-80s. When they brought it back briefly six months ago, I must’ve gone through 6 bags in 2 months. Yes! ---
**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:** [July 14, 2013, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/46 "2013-07-14T01:11:43Z")
> [@DCnDC](#): > > I remember the big ad campaign when “Cool Ranch” was introduced. At the time it was actually “_Cooler_ Ranch,” which seems weird now because, in hindsight, at the time there was really nothing else, besides actual ranch dressing, with which to compare it to, thus it was actually “cooler” ranch than everything else _by default_. I do remember “Cooler Ranch”! For some reason, I thought they were “Cool Ranch” at first, then went to “Cooler Ranch,” then back to “Cool Ranch,” but I guess I wouldn’t be sure, as I don’t remember them from '86 but a couple years later. ---
**Author:** ![epbrown01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7ba0ec/32.png) [@epbrown01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/epbrown01)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/47 "2013-07-14T01:16:25Z")
Mostly I prefer Fritos (Chili Cheese) if I’m going for corn chips, but for Doritos my favorite flavor is taco. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/48 "2013-07-14T01:18:50Z")
I (of course) have a stupid story about the night I first ate Doritos, but I think I’ll keep it to myself. ---
**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:** [July 14, 2013, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/49 "2013-07-14T02:15:01Z")
> [@epbrown01](#): > > Mostly I prefer Fritos (Chili Cheese) if I’m going for corn chips, but for Doritos my favorite flavor is taco. I would agree that in Fritos vs Doritos, Fritos gets my vote. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/50 "2013-07-14T02:38:56Z")
Not the plain Fritos. Those are tasteless. The chili-cheese ones are good, though. ---
**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:** [July 14, 2013, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/51 "2013-07-14T02:42:17Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > Not the plain Fritos. Those are tasteless. The chili-cheese ones are good, though. I’ll take the plain Fritos, too. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/52 "2013-07-14T10:45:25Z")
Spicy Nacho’s got my number now. ---
**Author:** ![Quimby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/22d042/32.png) [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/53 "2013-07-14T16:02:50Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > I do remember “Cooler Ranch”! For some reason, I thought they were “Cool Ranch” at first, then went to “Cooler Ranch,” then back to “Cool Ranch”. This is my memory as well. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/54 "2013-07-14T16:45:10Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > I’ll take the plain Fritos, too. The Bar-B-Q Fritos have a little kick - very tasty. I prefer those, but they can be hard to find, and I’ve only ever seen them in the small bags. ---
**Author:** ![Dahnlor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dahnlor/32/533_2.png) [@Dahnlor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dahnlor)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/55 "2013-07-14T18:05:37Z")
My favorite was Fiery Habanero. Unfortunately, they were [discontinued](http://www.mexgrocer.com/28400-00483.html) shortly after I discovered them and had the painful pleasure of consuming only two bags before they vanished. Now I’d say the “Jacked” Spicy Chipotle would be my favorite among the flavors that are currently available. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/56 "2013-07-15T00:17:27Z")
The Jacked Enchilada is crazy good. Although, I don’t consider those a “natural” Doritos flavor, but more like some monstrosity mixed in the lab and unleashing all hell out of my ass. ---
**Author:** ![Jman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jman/32/4416_2.png) [@Jman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jman)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/57 "2013-07-15T00:24:48Z")
I like most of the Doritos flavors, but Spicy Nacho and Regular Nacho the best. I also really like the Spicy Sweet Chili. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2013, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/58 "2013-07-16T16:16:41Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > Not the plain Fritos. Never understand people saying this. The taste is different, but it’s not weaker. They have a very strong salty and fatty taste to them. Much stronger in those respects than Doritos, for sure. That’s why plain tortilla chips are so bland. You’re one of those people who says store bought mayonnaise is bland, aren’t you? Even though it has onion, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, etc? ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2013, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/59 "2013-07-16T18:35:59Z")
Wow, all because of my dislike of plain Fritos. Really, I find them bland. I need to dip them in cheese or salsa or chili to enjoy them. I’ll save my opinions regarding mayonnaise for a time when I decide what they are. ---
**Author:** ![Mister\_Rik](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mister_rik/32/491_2.png) [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2013, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193/60 "2013-07-17T00:53:05Z")
I was standing in front of the Doritos section at Safeway once, staring at the assortment of flavors, and commented to a nearby employee, “I’m old enough to remember when going to the store for a bag of Doritos was a simple thing.” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos/663193.md?page=2)