Remarkable Retro Rations 9

Been a while since I did one of these articles so I figured it was time for a revival, a randomly unannounced and unexpected revival for the sheer shits and giggles of it all! Rock on! Also because I imagine my repeat readers are a specific demographic and, well..

We aims to please.. After all, how else would we get repeat visitors and loyal readers? I think I could coax some comments out of some of you every now and then if I were able to offer actual doobs in return for comments. Doobs and perhaps a pack of Cheetos or Doritos.

....Though I can't even afford Cheetos for myself and I haven't had a doob in forever, why would I share?! I must be honest, I would totally hoard that shit for myself. It'd be Scooby Doo! up in this bitch, trust that.

Anyway now that I've gone horribly off topic, let's randomly re-rail this de-railed article and get back on the actual topic with our first product of the article, a product of awesomeness from the 1950s introduced by Emerson Drug Company

Fizzies Drink Tablets:

Of course since the 1950s and 60s Fizzies Drink Tablets have changed quite a lot, they're now sporting new packaging that looks considerably more modern than they looked back in the day naturally and the ingredients over the years have likewise naturally changed quite a lot as should be expected.

Fizzies have always been since their introduction surprisingly popular but then that shouldn't really surprise anyone considering they've survived all through the 1950s and 60s to current day, right? Even while modern day brands tank and disappear, forgotten to time and failure, Fizzies exist still.

Course the cameo they made in 1962's National Lampoons Animal House didn't hurt, Delta House filling a pool with them. Cheeky bastards.. Though I'm fairly certain that most would frown upon actually drinking the concoction, chlorinated Fizzie Drink may not be the best thing in the world for you health-wise I'm guessing.

Originally Fizzies came in seven flavors ranging from grape, orange, cherry, lemon-lime, strawberry, root beer and cola and surprisingly enough Fizzies also outsold Kool Aid and today five flavors including lemonade, root beer, cherry, orange and blue razz.

Although I know these are still sold I'm kind of sad because I haven't seen them for years myself and if I had I'd have no doubt begged and managed my way into getting some. I think they're sold at only particular and specific places unfortunately.

Boyer's Cup o Cocoanut:

Bastardization of the spelling aside when they strangely in spite of spelling it 'Cocoanut' up front spell it 'Coconut' on the sides this was an awesome candy that resembled a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup except it contained Coconut Filling instead of Peanut Butter Filling. A Boyer's offering from the 1950s to the 1960s it's more successful and still living brethren the Mallo Cup

is likely more widely known by the current generation because.. Well.. Sadly I don't think Boyer's still makes Cup o Cocoanut and that's sad because Coconut is amazing and frankly, take a look at the ingredients on that package.. Now find a Coconut Candy from today and read the ingredients..

Done yet? I'm betting not.. In fact I'm betting you can't motherfucking pronounce half the shit on the ingredients list, yeah.. Back in the day shit was more pure and more natural, at least not chock full of crap I can't say unless I'm drunk, high and lucky all at the same time or alternatively that if I successfully verbalize may open a rift to a Lovecraftian horror dimension and unleash a mighty Eldrich Abomination unto the world.

Circus Peanuts:

Love 'em or hate 'em you all know Circus Peanuts and me myself? I love 'em. Little more than masses of solidified airy sugar, Circus Peanuts are definitely not good for you but are delicious little decadent morsels that I myself have found addicting all my life in spite of the hatred they get.. Much like Candy Corn, the Circus Peanut for me is an under appreciated snack that's quite good in the grand scheme of things at least by my opinion.

They originated in the 1800s and were sold originally by five-and-dimes as a penny candy, yes. Back in the day candy was a penny, the smallest denomination of monetary worth.. Oh how things have changed, hm? Kind of sad and disappointing when you think about it really..

Love 'em or hate 'em you also have to recognize that there are few candies in the world today that have survived as long as Circus Peanuts have and they're still around today and still quite popular and really took off when they were first marketed by a big name brand, Spangler in the 1930s.. Love 'em or hate 'em you also have to recognize alternatively that without Circus Peanuts things like Lucky Charms or any Cereal with Marshmallow Bits in it would likely not exist, Circus Peanuts were discovered in 1963 by General Mills VP, John Holahan to make an excellent accompaniment to Breakfast Cereal.

So in closing, show some love to the damn Peanut. It's been there for you whether you like it or not. 

Dinner:

Orenji Niwatori Itame (Orange Chicken Stirfry) is the dish tonight, it's a stir fry of Noodles, Mushrooms, Chicken and Sweet Peas all in a Spicy, Sweet and Savoury home made Orange Sauce. Accompanying it is a Blueberry Yogurt Pretzel Anpan (Sweet Roll) and it's all quite beautiful and according to James, quite tasty.

Awesome.

Bonus:

New package for Orbit again! This time a very retro and very groovy package which is obviously inspired by the trippy 60s and I gotta say, I love it. It's very awesome.

Although looking at this package I feel like I'm trippin' balls.