# share the dumbest or awful "licensed " food product youve ever had ..... **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 8, 2019, 8:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167 "2019-11-08T08:25:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/21 "2019-11-09T00:38:31Z")
Didn’t this company once make dill pickle-flavored soda? That couldn’t have lasted very long. > **[Products](https://www.jonessoda.com/collections/all)** > > Made with pure cane sugar and featuring the most unique packaging in the beverage industry, Jones Soda is a one-of-a-kind premium craft soda known for its bold, unique flavors, colors, and ever-changing labels submitted by our consumers.... About 10 years ago, Doritos had a mystery flavor labeled something like “X-13” and was actually cheeseburger pickle. It would have been OK if the pickle flavor didn’t stick to your tongue for hours afterwards, something I heard from quite a few people, and experienced myself, and it was quite unpleasant. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/22 "2019-11-09T00:43:04Z")
Nobody’s mentioned Orbitz yet? (The beverage, not the travel website.) I actually liked those. > **[Orbitz (drink)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbitz_(drink))** > > Orbitz was a short lived noncarbonated fruit-flavored beverage product made by The Clearly Food & Beverage Company of Canada, makers of Clearly Canadian. It was introduced in 1997 and quickly disappeared due to poor sales. In July 2013, Clearly Canadian stated that it was considering producing a limited run of new products to satisfy "nostalgia demand", with the possibility of annual issues thereafter based on consumer reception of the initial batch.\[needs update\] Made with small floating edible... ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/23 "2019-11-09T00:57:44Z")
Few years ago some dog bisquits came out called ‘Scooby Snax’ Big picture of Scooby Doo on the box. The box was similar in size to a cereal box. The lil’wrekker pitched a tantrum in Piggly Wiggly 'cause I wouldn’t buy her ScoobyDoo cereal.:smack: ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/24 "2019-11-09T01:15:11Z")
Does anyone remember Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pies from circa 1990? I’ve heard they were actually pretty good (my mom would never buy them for me), but their slogan was “Fresh from the sewer to you!” or something like that. Claiming your product came from the sewer doesn’t exactly make it sound appetizing, even if that was where the Ninja Turtles were supposed to live. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/25 "2019-11-09T01:16:33Z")
> [@nearwildheaven](#): > > Didn’t this company once make dill pickle-flavored soda? That couldn’t have lasted very long. > > [Products – Jones Soda Co.](https://www.jonessoda.com/collections/all) > > About 10 years ago, Doritos had a mystery flavor labeled something like “X-13” and was actually cheeseburger pickle. It would have been OK if the pickle flavor didn’t stick to your tongue for hours afterwards, something I heard from quite a few people, and experienced myself, and it was quite unpleasant. Couple of years ago, Jones did a Turkey Day Six-Pack: Cranberry Sauce Soda, Sweet Potato Soda, Gravy Soda, and of course turkey flavored. I was tempted, then remembered that I like my guests. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/26 "2019-11-09T01:17:15Z")
A relatively nearby brewer recently came out with Saturday Morning beer, which supposedly tastes like Lucky Charms. Haven’t tried it, much less found where to buy any. ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/27 "2019-11-09T02:36:20Z")
> [@DrCube](#): > > I tried Swedish Fish flavored Oreos once. Never again. In fact, I’ll never eat any flavor of Oreo besides original based on that one godawful Swedish Fish flavor. I don’t ever need my Oreos to taste like anything but Oreos. > [@Beckdawrek](#): > > You so funny. Swedish fish are gummy candies. They’re nasty but not fishy.🙂 The above post was the post to which I was responding. You can see how I got confused lol. ---
**Author:** ![lingyi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/28 "2019-11-09T03:02:56Z")
Atari Hashteroids! [https://www.polygon.com/2014/7/1/5860968/ataris-newest-venture-is-making-video-games-for-dennys](https://www.polygon.com/2014/7/1/5860968/ataris-newest-venture-is-making-video-games-for-dennys) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcMDB2UrPHQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcMDB2UrPHQ) ---
**Author:** ![Sandwood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee59a6/32.png) [@Sandwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sandwood)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/29 "2019-11-09T03:15:00Z")
Many years ago, the German chocolate brand Milka had a special edition milk-chocolate bar with a Coca-Cola-flavoured filling. It was one of those rare occasions where all of my roomies felt compelled to take a second bite just to fully appreciate how horrible it actually was. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/30 "2019-11-09T04:13:28Z")
I figured this website would include tomato flavored Jell-O on the list. It didn’t, but some of the other discontinued flavors make up for it. That apple flavor actually sounds pretty good, as does strawberry kiwi. > **[There Used to Be Celery Jell-O? The 11 Strangest Discontinued Jell-O Flavors...](https://11points.com/used-celery-jell-o-11-strangest-discontinued-jell-o-flavors/)** > > From mixed vegetable to coffee to maple syrup, the unusual history of totally random Jell-O flavors. I was recently enjoying — well, not enjoying, but perfunctorily eating — a small container of sugar free Jell-O, and for a brief moment it whisked me... Here’s one of my own favorite You Tubers making tomato aspic. It was pointed out in the comments that she could have saved a lot of time by using V-8 Juice. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/A5JM-aXAo4o/hqdefault.jpg "1950's Tomato Aspic") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5JM-aXAo4o) ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/31 "2019-11-09T04:16:14Z")
Here’s a list of 11 discontinued Oreo flavors. One of my Facebook friends who admits to a love for candy corn tried that flavor, and said they were vile. Her teenage sons wouldn’t eat them either; what does THAT tell you? :o > **[11 Weirdest Flavors of Oreos Ever Made - 11 Points](https://11points.com/11-weirdest-flavors-oreos-ever-made/)** > > From watermelon to green tea to something called Shure-Bert, the strangest variations of Oreos I’ve seen. My lady went out a few weeks ago and bought some limited-edition Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Oreos. They were glorious. I thought perhaps they... ---
**Author:** ![thelurkinghorror](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7c8e57/32.png) [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/32 "2019-11-09T19:51:32Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > Few years ago some dog bisquits came out called ‘Scooby Snax’ > Big picture of Scooby Doo on the box. The box was similar in size to a cereal box. The lil’wrekker pitched a tantrum in Piggly Wiggly 'cause I wouldn’t buy her ScoobyDoo cereal.:smack: They have human cookie versions though. My daughter is constantly asking me to buy them. > [@WildaBeast](#): > > Does anyone remember Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pies from circa 1990? I’ve heard they were actually pretty good (my mom would never buy them for me), but their slogan was “Fresh from the sewer to you!” or something like that. Claiming your product came from the sewer doesn’t exactly make it sound appetizing, even if that was where the Ninja Turtles were supposed to live. Was it like a moon pie thing? I loved them but I don’t know if they hold up. ---
**Author:** ![DrCube](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a3d4f5/32.png) [@DrCube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrCube)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/33 "2019-11-09T22:51:29Z")
> [@Ambivalid](#): > > The above post was the post to which I was responding. You can see how I got confused lol. Haha, I guess not everyone is familiar with Swedish Fish. They’re gummy, fruit flavored, fish shaped snacks that are actually pretty good, even though they’re way stickier than gummy bears and must be horrible for your teeth. But they are terrible as Oreos. Every other flavored Oreo I’ve tried has been disappointing too, despite being more expensive than original Oreos, though the Swedish Fish flavor was definitely the worst. ---
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2019, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/34 "2019-11-10T04:17:21Z")
i remeber the ninja turtle pies by hostess … it was just vanilla filling dyed green … looked like toy slime when it oozed out of the shell … speaking of oreos they make or used to a disgusting oreo ceral… it has the fakest chocolate taste since chocolate now and laters ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2019, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/35 "2019-11-10T04:55:09Z")
The TMNT pies were great! They weren’t like moon pies they were like Hostess fruit pies but with a green-colored vanilla pudding inside. Popovers are the common name I think? I disagree with whoever says ice cream truck character pops are bad. They all taste the same, I’ll give you that, but they are just sherbert flavored and somewhat shaped like characters. I do agree that all the 80s character cereals were shit. Didn’t stop us from trying them tho 😃 ---
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2019, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/36 "2019-11-10T07:50:07Z")
they still have character cereals… they had a star war one that was lucky charms just with star wars shapes … I remember at one time in the 80s they had these star wars cookies that if you saved enough “star points” you could buy a neat set of starwars glasses that are probably worth something these days … Oh most stuff based on sodas end up horrible as well… from gum (it was when “liquid centers” were the thing) to pop tarts …well the pop-tarts didnt have much flavor … although the various flavored crush drink straws actually taste like what there supposed to more or less … ---
**Author:** ![thelurkinghorror](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7c8e57/32.png) [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2019, 8:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/37 "2019-11-10T08:56:51Z")
> [@ZipperJJ](#): > > The TMNT pies were great! They weren’t like moon pies they were like Hostess fruit pies but with a green-colored vanilla pudding inside. Popovers are the common name I think? That’s what I meant, I guess I had no clue what a moon pie was and confusing it with another thing. Specifically what I’m thinking about are basically pastry calzones filled with apple sauce or something, except the TMNT ones were “ooze.” ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2019, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167/38 "2019-11-10T14:48:36Z")
> [@digs](#): > > Couple of years ago, Jones did a Turkey Day Six-Pack: Cranberry Sauce Soda, Sweet Potato Soda, Gravy Soda, and of course turkey flavored. I was tempted, then remembered that I like my guests. My brother bought these for me as a gag gift, and that term has never been more accurate. After Thanksgiving dinner, we opened them and passed them around. I started with the turkey one, took a sip, and then concentrated very hard for about 30 seconds on not throwing up everywhere. I swear one of the ingredients was an emetic. After that, I couldn’t even look at the others, not even the cranberry sauce soda, without feeling my gorge rise. This is the only time in my life I’ve reacted to a food/drink that way. I remember seeing something on the ingredients list, some weird-sounding chemical, that I’d never seen before (I vaguely remember sodium proprionate, but it was years ago. [Propionic acid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propionic_acid) is supposed to have a nasty odor, so maybe it was that). It was in all the sodas, and may be the culprit. As for Ralston, a lot of their cereals were weird and discontinued, but [some are still around](https://www.mrbreakfast.com/cereal_list_by_company.asp?id=4&mode=2). I remember as a kid seeing that Chex was made by the same company that made our cat’s kibble, and having a lot of fun with that fact. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-the-dumbest-or-awful-licensed-food-product-youve-ever-had/843167.md?page=1)