# The new clementines are here! (seedless oranges) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 18, 2002, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-clementines-are-here-seedless-oranges/137309 "2002-11-18T14:47:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-clementines-are-here-seedless-oranges/137309/1 "2002-11-18T14:47:17Z")
yep - it is the time of the season for clementines, the bestest oranges evah! The skin peels off like it is barely on, no seeds, consistent sweetness. Oh man - I buy 'em by the crate. That is all. ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-clementines-are-here-seedless-oranges/137309/2 "2002-11-18T14:49:33Z")
Mmm, clementines. I just bought a crate yesterday. I love the little crates they come in. My kids eat 2 at a time. Mmmm, clementines. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-clementines-are-here-seedless-oranges/137309/3 "2002-11-18T15:04:35Z")
Oh, they must not have made it to Michigan yet–I haven’t spotted them in the store. But I know the time is approaching. They’re like candy. Candy with a pain-in-the-ass wrapping. Although actually the peel comes off like a dream. ---
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-clementines-are-here-seedless-oranges/137309/4 "2002-11-18T16:14:29Z")
Okay, you’ve convinced me. If some of my favoritest Dopers love 'em, they must be worth it. THIS year, I’m getting some, for the first time EVER. (And they come in that cute crate, too. A little bonus!) karol ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-clementines-are-here-seedless-oranges/137309/5 "2002-11-18T16:26:37Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by bodypoet \* > \*\*If some of my favoritest Dopers love 'em, they must be worth it. > \*\* Okay, so maybe I don’t qualify here - I assume you are offering praise to **BiblioCat** and **Cranky** - but since I started this thread, I am pulling for an honorable mention! Just think, we got you to try Nature’s equivalent of Starbursts! And, yes, the crates are cool - my 4-year-old was very excited to carry the crate of the first clementines of the season until he got about as far as the bread aisle, then he said “Daddy - this is too heavy!” - oh well, I’ll put him to work soon enough, right? ---
**Author:** ![Athena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/35a633/32.png) [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-clementines-are-here-seedless-oranges/137309/6 "2002-11-18T17:04:51Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by CrankyAsAnOldMan \* > \*\*Oh, they must not have made it to Michigan yet–I haven’t spotted them in the store. But I know the time is approaching. They’re like candy. Candy with a pain-in-the-ass wrapping. Although actually the peel comes off like a dream. \*\* They made it to da UP. Spotted 'em in the grocery store over the weekend. Of course, I’m probably the only person in the world who thinks that they’re overpriced and tasteless. Give me a Tangelo any day! ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-clementines-are-here-seedless-oranges/137309/7 "2002-11-18T17:19:27Z")
I was always more of a Mandarin girl. Clementines seem too sour to me. I hope I’ll be able to get them here. ---
**Author:** ![BobbySuezQ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@BobbySuezQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobbySuezQ)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-clementines-are-here-seedless-oranges/137309/8 "2002-11-18T20:32:57Z")
These are a new thing for me, I’m more a CA giant navel orange kinda gal, but clementines are the next best thing! I almost bought tangerines last week, but caught my self and said “no, the crates will be appearing soon.” Tangerines are so hit or miss … and all those dang seeds. whoohooooo! I love these lil things! Love the crate, love the sweet orange. mmmmmm! Can’t wait to hit the market tomorrow for a crate. (can you even buy them individually?) ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-clementines-are-here-seedless-oranges/137309/9 "2002-11-18T20:59:00Z")
Clementines are EL YUMMO! Thank you for starting this thread, **WordMan**. I will now remember to order from Simon Delivers tonight. w00t! ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-clementines-are-here-seedless-oranges/137309/10 "2002-11-18T22:39:47Z")
Remember, Del Monte brand is your friend!