# Things of inferior quality that you prefer **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 19, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545 "2016-01-19T02:32:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![leftfield6](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leftfield6/32/18780_2.png) [@leftfield6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leftfield6)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/61 "2016-01-19T19:46:22Z")
My boss LOOOOves these [ridiculous gigantic gourmet cupcakes](http://http://www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/). I would prefer a Little Debbie Swiss Roll. ---
**Author:** ![HipGnosis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/76d3ee/32.png) [@HipGnosis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HipGnosis)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/62 "2016-01-19T20:05:39Z")
Velveeta. I’m in Wisc. I buy cheese. Different kinds of cheese. Blocks, slices, shredded, tubs, logs of string cheese and bags of cheese curds. Did I mention I’m in Wisc? I also buy velveeta. Velveeta melts nicely without lumps or grease and mixes with everything I cook it with. Way more versatile than actual cheese. Regional brand potato chips. Cheaper than the national brands. A little greasier, but that keeps me from absentmindedly eating a whole bag while watching a movie or football game. ---
**Author:** ![HipGnosis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/76d3ee/32.png) [@HipGnosis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HipGnosis)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/63 "2016-01-19T20:14:52Z")
> [@california\_jobcase](#): > > I was never particular about ketchups either, but others from my area might remember Brook’s Tangy Catsup. It was the best! > > I have found that many store brand peanut butters are peanuttier and less sweet than Jif or Peter Pan. I particularly like Save-A-Lot’s version. My grandma bought Brooks Tangy. You’ve given me a nostalgic moment - I miss them both (the ketchup and Grandma). Have you tried Tabasco (brand) ketchup? Your proven good taste in ketchup gives me confidence to take your peanut butter recommendation. BTW, your ‘peanuttier’ reminds me of an episode of the ‘Barney Miller’ show; someone vandalized a pickle Co. because they said their pickles were “Ko, Ko, Kosherist”. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/64 "2016-01-19T21:19:06Z")
> [@FlikTheBlue](#): > > Little Caesers pizza. I like it far better than “real” pizza. I can’t stand most pizza that is considered good, but Little Caesers is awesome 😃 Their deep dish pizza is kinda tasty. Kraft Mac & Cheese- better than everything other than the baked stuff. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/65 "2016-01-19T21:20:14Z")
> [@flatlined](#): > > I also like free cats. Of course, free cats aren’t cheap, but that’s what I grew up with and that’s what I’ll trap all the time. Rescue cats are the\* best \*cats. ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/66 "2016-01-19T21:48:55Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > Crunchy, greasy two for a buck Jack In The Box tacos. > Just fill the bag. Do you want extra e-coli lettuce or our special hepatitis sauce with that sir? Ditto cheap-ass croissants or Pillsbury crescent rolls with tons of butter. I was shocked that Kroger cheese is just as good as the other cheeses such as Kraft or Sargentos. Ruffles. Lays if necessary. The gourmet chips are twice as expensive and half as tasty. I don’t know how non-homemade pizzas are ranked (I make my own crust and pizza sauce so that’ll win) but Pizza Hut is always ranked pretty low but I love it. ---
**Author:** ![Abner\_Ravenwood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c4cdca/32.png) [@Abner\_Ravenwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abner_Ravenwood)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/67 "2016-01-19T22:12:22Z")
Diet Rally Soda, the generic brand diet cola from Giant. Target’s Market Pantry extra crunchy reduced fat peanut butter, although it hasn’t been stocked in the stores in my county for some time. The peanuts aren’t quite as processed and are a little drier than the name brands, and I can taste a toasted, almost burnt quality to them. It’s a shame I can’t find it anymore. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/68 "2016-01-19T23:40:53Z")
> [@mbh](#): > > The fancy restaurants in my town serve dry-aged steaks. To me, they taste like they are on the verge of spoiling. That’s because they are. ---
**Author:** ![harmonicamoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/65b543/32.png) [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/69 "2016-01-20T00:29:05Z")
Not big on the inferior quality. Life is too short. But a bargain, that’s different. I like them. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/70 "2016-01-20T00:41:56Z")
> [@botsgotme](#): > > To me, cheap pasta sauce (Ragu) is much better than the expensive stuff (Rao’s). Speaking of that, while I like grated, fresh parmesan on some things, for a simple plate of pasta and tomato sauce, I like the Kraft parmesan in the green shaker - the stuff looks like sawdust (and probably is), but there is something about the texture and consistency that is so satisfying there. ---
**Author:** ![MandaJo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ac91a4/32.png) [@MandaJo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MandaJo)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/71 "2016-01-20T00:55:57Z")
I rotate through different types of “favorite” pen – for whatever reason, coming back to a pen type I haven’t used a while so it feels a little different but familiar is really nice–but the really cheap Bic Cristal (the hexagonal clear ones) are always in my rotation. All my other “favorite” pen types are $2-3/pen, which is still not pricey but is a whole different category. But for my money, the Cristal is just a lovely consistent pen. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/72 "2016-01-20T01:21:20Z")
> [@WhyNot](#): > > Ditto cheap croissants. I don’t like hard crispy flaky croissants. My favorite part of an expensive hand turned croissant is the 8mm of dense moist innermost core. The rest is wasted on me. Burger King “croissants”? Now we’re talking. Dunkin’ Donuts “croissants”? Perfection. This. I’ve had croissants from Bouchon. I like the Costco specials better. And Harry’s are better razors than Gillette. There, I said it. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/73 "2016-01-20T01:54:04Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > And Harry’s are better razors than Gillette. There, I said it. Like another previous poster. A double edge BIC will last 2 weeks at least. A can of cheap shaving cream, or a bit of soap and I’m good to go. Or even, those throw away razors that you can get in hotels. I have a pretty medium beard. A big difference I think, is that I shave in the shower. ---
**Author:** ![Iggy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iggy/32/3364_2.png) [@Iggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iggy)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/74 "2016-01-20T02:39:44Z")
I like the greasy goodness of a frozen pizza. But I really prefer the [Culinary Circle](http://www.culinarycircle.com/products/frozenfoods.html) store brand at Supervalu over the [Digiorno](http://www.digiorno.com/)or [Freschetta](https://www.freschetta.com/) brands. And the CC pizzas are frequently $3 cheaper than the premium brands - or more when on sale. ---
**Author:** ![Peremensoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ce7236/32.png) [@Peremensoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peremensoe)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/75 "2016-01-20T03:09:09Z")
> [@Boyo\_Jim](#): > > I’m not even sure how this can be answered. Very few people get the absolute best example of the products they buy, either because they haven’t thoroughly researched it to know what the best is, or because they decide that the price premium for the best isn’t worth it. > > I just bought an $18K car. Is it inferior to a $60K car? Is that one inferior to a $200K car? etc. But in cases where you _have_ tried products at markedly different price points in the same category… (I don’t think Kraft cheese or “imitation baguette” rolls count as superior examples.) ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/76 "2016-01-20T05:15:59Z")
> [@Iggy](#): > > I like the greasy goodness of a frozen pizza. But I really prefer the [Culinary Circle](http://www.culinarycircle.com/products/frozenfoods.html) store brand at Supervalu over the [Digiorno](http://www.digiorno.com/)or [Freschetta](https://www.freschetta.com/) brands. And the CC pizzas are frequently $3 cheaper than the premium brands - or more when on sale. Ah no, if you wanna go bargain but great for the price- Totino’s Party Pizza. No frozen pizza is better for even twice the price. ---
**Author:** ![dirty\_hippie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@dirty\_hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirty_hippie)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/77 "2016-01-20T06:03:17Z")
Target’s house brand (Market Pantry) rising crust pizza over DiGiorno rising crust pizza. Before I discovered Target’s pizza, I thought DiGiorno rising crust pizza was better than delivery. I like Target MP rising crust better because it has less tomato sauce and tastes slightly better. The fact that it’s s bit cheaper is a bonus. ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/78 "2016-01-20T09:00:52Z")
> [@RobDog](#): > > I could make a bacon sandwich from the best cut of organic free-range rare-breed bacon on lovingly hand-crafted Bavarian artisanal sourdough. But it wouldn’t taste as good to me as several rashers of Valu-Brand abused pig between two slices of cheapo white rubber bread. Do you euthanize the pig before chopping down? Otherwise, he may chomp back. > [@John\_Mace](#): > > Mustard. I don’t particularly like any mustard, but the only kind I can really have on a burger or hotdog is the crappy French’s Mustard. Grey Poupon? _Non!_ Agreed. I prefer the cheap neon yellow mustard for most of my mustard needs, but I keep a jar of Poupon on hand in case QE2 happens to drop by unannounced (she’s nutty that way). Tibby: _“Ya want some Poupon on that slaw dog, Queenie?”_ QE2: _“Yes, Sir Tibby, the Royal We most certainly would like Grey Poupon on her majesty’s slaw dog!”_ Tibby: \*“OK, but don’t spill any on my tablecloth like you did last time, alright?” \* > [@WhyNot](#): > > Refrigerator biscuits. The kind that come in a terrifying tube that sounds like a shotgun when you pop it open. Yes, I’m sure your grandmother’s biscuits are delicious. Yes, I’ve had the biscuits at Fancypants Brunch Place. Yes, I know how to make biscuits from scratch. I just prefer refrigerator biscuits. True story: My mother, who was an excellent cook in all respects, was terribly afraid of the “pop” from opening tubed biscuits. She would always recruit someone else (usually me) to do the dirty work of breaking them open. …I miss my mom. MSRIP. > [@billfish678](#): > > I like swimming with bow legged women. I prefer swimming with genu valgum gals (aka: knock-kneed). Leaves more to the imagination and presents more of a challenge. ---
**Author:** ![RobDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f07891/32.png) [@RobDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RobDog)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/79 "2016-01-20T09:07:16Z")
> [@Tibby or Not Tibby](#): > > … Agreed. I prefer the cheap neon yellow mustard for most of my mustard needs, but I keep a jar of Poupon on hand in case QE2 happens to drop by unannounced (she’s nutty that way)… Nuh-uh. She’d have Colman’s English Mustard: [QUOTE=Wikipedia] From 1855 the firm introduced its distinctive yellow packaging and bull’s head logo, and in 1866 was granted the Royal Warrant as manufacturers of mustard to Queen Victoria.[1] Her Majesty’s household still uses Colman’s today. [/QUOTE] ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545/80 "2016-01-20T09:14:54Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > Mustard. I don’t particularly like any mustard, but the only kind I can really have on a burger or hotdog is the crappy French’s Mustard. Grey Poupon? _Non!_ Considering Grey Poupon is Dijon mustard, a specific and distinct variant from yellow mustard (and not just a fancy version of the same product), I’m not sure this counts. To me, it’s kind of like saying this about mayo and Miracle Whip. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-of-inferior-quality-that-you-prefer/743545.md?page=5)