Why are Walkers the best selling crisps in the UK when....

[DulwichFox]

Tavern Peanuts still on sale in The EDT. Not sure if the same company as Tavern Snacks

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Foxy

[DovertheRoad]

I knew this would turn into a trip down crisp memory lane but at least we all agree Walkers are average to poor.

Anyway I reckon crisp spotting for rare yet still available brands is a worthy past time. Often the most off piste newsagent is a treasure trove. If so post your rare findings here.

[Louisa]

If you like rare finds of the crisp variety, then a trip to the newsagent in Dulwich Village will not disappoint. They sold ready salted Smith's Chipsticks not so long ago. Not seen them anywhere else in many years.

I also quite like Space Raiders, against Mr L's better judgement!

Also, not a fan of Walkers. OK with a sandwich, but they try to disguise themselves as a heritage brand when in fact, they've been part of PepsiCo for years, which pretty much wiped out Tudor and Smith's.

Louisa.

[Nigello]

Space Invaders - the ones in the yellow/blue packet - were delicious.

Hula Hoops are a nice treat every now and then.

Golden Wonder chicken flavour (veggie friendly, I think) were very nine.

[numbers]

Dovertheroad - I was hoping the venerable HonaloochieB would come back to post on this thread to provide expert and humorous analysis of just how inferior Walkers crisps are

Was it quids who said Golden Wonder not as good as Walkers? Madness. (Shakes head).

GW FAR superior and still going strong in Scotland. Recently tried their haggis flavour - perfect. Mackies crisps also Scottish brought out a haggis & cracked black pepper flavour (rolls eyes). Nowhere near as good as GW plus everyone knows it's white pepper with haggis. Pickled onion & Worcestershire sauce are available too.

Interested to hear if Discos salt & VIOLENTKY vinegar are still around. There used to be EXTREME vinegar flavour in separate sachets but can't remember brand, anyway I digress.

[Otta]

Louisa Wrote:

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> If you like rare finds of the crisp variety, then

> a trip to the newsagent in Dulwich Village will

> not disappoint. They sold ready salted Smith's

> Chipsticks not so long ago. Not seen them anywhere

> else in many years.

OMG, can someone report whether they still do the ready salted chipsticks? If so I'll mke a special trip. I miss those things! Everywhere does the Salt & Vinigar, but they're just not the same.

[rendelharris]

Sorry, an attempt to embed a picture which didn't work. How does one do that?

[jaywalker]

Could someone tell me where I can get Tyrrell's lobster cocktail crisps? They won a 'good taste' award a couple of years ago; ever since then I've been on the look-out, but never seen them. I just know they are for me.

[rendelharris]

Ahah. Now I can share my feeling of having been deceived by crisps for a lifetime, via this I happened to see on Facebook today. Am I the only one who didn't know this?

http://i.imgur.com/gfjfDcR.png

[Earl Aelfheah]

rendelharris Wrote:

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> Ahah. Now I can share my feeling of having been

> deceived by crisps for a lifetime, via this I

> happened to see on Facebook today. Am I the only

> one who didn't know this?

>

> http://i.imgur.com/gfjfDcR.png

Oh

My

God

[JohnL]

Vinnie Jones has joined the Crisp Wars

http://www.kamcity.com/namnews/products-promotions/london-crisp-co-appoints-vinnie-jones-as-brand-ambassador/

[Otta]

rendelharris Wrote:

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> Ahah. Now I can share my feeling of having been

> deceived by crisps for a lifetime, via this I

> happened to see on Facebook today. Am I the only

> one who didn't know this?

>

> http://i.imgur.com/gfjfDcR.png

No

Freaking

Way!!!

It just can't be.

[Otta]

Are Monster Munch little monsters or feet?

 

[Earl Aelfheah]

I am in shock. I need to lie down.

[red devil]

Phew! Well that's cleared that up, although it will take some time to get the 'other' image out of my head. Please, no more fake news on Monster Munch!...

[Otta]

That's the problem with these internet rumours. Once they're out there, someone is always going to accept them as truth, and in the future, some poor sap will believe that shit.

Even though I know the truth, I feel that my relationship with Monster Munch has been damaged, and I'll always have that shadow of doubt in the back of my mind.

Once the trust has gone...

[Otta]

By the way, has anyone ever actually taken the time to put these together?

I haven't, but I've been tempted.

[red devil]

Otta Wrote:

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> Once the trust has gone...

This work has the hand of Putin written all over it. The Russkis are clearly trying to undermine the very fabric of our nation. They can take our lives, but they will never take our Monster Munch!...

[Earl Aelfheah]

@Otta - I've never seen 'transformasancks'. They look AMAZING!

[red devil]

You could always create your own using Hula Hoops and Chipsticks for the base, and Monster Munch for the body...

[Help-Ma-Boab]

Yep.

I also used a nik nak as a club for a mini Captain Caveman I once knocked up.

Otta Wrote:

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> By the way, has anyone ever actually taken the

> time to put these together?

>

> https://scontent-cdg2-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-

> 15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/14709483_1158024850957064_6

> 966423948951027712_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=MTM2ODM1MTU5

> MDMzMTQ1NTk4NQ%3D%3D.2

>

> I haven't, but I've been tempted.

[Otta]

rahrahrah Wrote:

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> @Otta - I've never seen 'transformasancks'. They

> look AMAZING!

They are pretty awesome. I like the cheese and onion.

[rendelharris]

Otta Wrote:

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> Are Monster Munch little monsters or feet?

>

If you're going to believe that someone is really called Pamela Crump...I'm seeking counselling for crisp based confusion.

[QDED]

The best crisps in the world:

1. McCoys ridged steak

2. McCoys ridged cheese 'n' onion

And that's that.

[Otta]

Both fine crisps, best as part of a sandwich.