Good Old Times

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Who remembers

 

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44 calories per stick. The future in edible form.

Pillsbury launched these in 1970 with flavors like chocolate, peanut butter, and caramel.

They promised nutritional balance. They delivered something that looked suspiciously like dog treats.

But man, did we feel like astronauts eating them.

 

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General Mills created a World War I German pilot mascot in 1972.

Berry-flavored oats with marshmallows that tasted like fruit punch.

The Baron battled Sir Grapefellow for cereal supremacy. “Der Berrygoodest” vs “The Grapest.”

Saturday mornings meant everyone was watching the same commercials. Everyone picked sides.

 

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Kraft’s 1971 answer to peanut butter that wouldn’t glue your mouth shut.

Chocolate, vanilla, banana, cinnamon flavors. Spread it on anything.

Kids would trade sandwiches just to try different flavors.

Revolutionary? Maybe. Successful? Not quite.

 

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Nabisco’s spray cheese launched in 1966 but owned the ’70s.


Every party needed crackers and aerosol cheese.

Kids felt like artists creating cheese sculptures. Or just shooting it straight into their mouths.

Now it’s called Easy Cheese. Progress?

 

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Nabisco’s toaster pastry from 1967. Thin crust. Warm center. Light sugar sprinkle.

Some swore these beat Pop-Tarts hands down.


Every household picked a side. Friendships ended over this debate.

They lasted until 2002. Longer than most marriages.