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Crisp brands that have disappeared.

  • 23-01-2009 12:21AM
    #1
    Kat Slater
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    Dell crisps - I think they used to come in a green packet. Haven't seen them in years. Not to be confused with the computers.

    Old Granny - I remember having a bag of crisps as a kid called "Old Granny" with a picture of a granny in a rocking chair on the front. Maybe they were only sold in Donegal...:)

    Tayto or someone used to do some weird pop-corn style snack that was heavily sugared and was pink and yellow in the packet.

    Anyone remember these or others...

    Ahhhh memories...


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  • #2
    antodeco
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    Burger bites
    Banshee bones
    Bag o' chips


  • #3
    stovelid
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    Alien Spacers.
    French Fries.
    Cheezels?


  • #4
    AlmightyCushion
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    Banshee Bones are still being sold (just about). Love them to bits.


  • #5
    TerrorFirmer
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    antodeco wrote: »
    Burger bites
    Banshee bones
    Bag o' chips

    I'm pretty sure all of those are still around, the first two definitely are anyway.


  • #6
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    Are meanies still about? Haven't seen those in a good while. Mmm I could nom up a whole packet right now.


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  • #7
    half pint
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    Would I be wrong in saying there used to be a packet called "Farmer Browns"

    You can still get Banshee Bones and Burger Bites


  • #8
    Kat Slater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭Kat Slater


    antodeco wrote: »
    Burger bites

    Really? I used to love them. used to put two on top of one another and pop em in my mouth to pretend I was actually eating a burger.

    I'd forgotten about Bag O Chips


  • #9
    Kat Slater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭Kat Slater


    half pint wrote: »
    Would I be wrong in saying there used to be a packet called "Farmer Browns"

    Sounds familiar now that you mention it.


  • #10
    javaboy
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    chin_grin wrote: »
    Are meanies still about? Haven't seen those in a good while. Mmm I could nom up a whole packet right now.

    Yep. Meanies are still available in mainstream shops/supermarkets. Thank Jeebus.


  • #11
    stovelid
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    chin_grin wrote: »
    Are meanies still about? Haven't seen those in a good while. Mmm I could nom up a whole packet right now.

    Have seen them in multi-packs, I think.


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  • #12
    AlmightyCushion
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    chin_grin wrote: »
    Are meanies still about?

    Yup, seen them a few weeks ago. Monster munch are back using their "old flavour" but they don't taste anything like the old ones used to. :(


  • #13
    Captain Darling
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    Are 'chipsticks' still on the go?


  • #14
    AlmightyCushion
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    Captain Darling wrote: »
    Are 'chipsticks' still on the go?
    Yup. Seen them earlier today.


  • #15
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    javaboy wrote: »
    Yep. Meanies are still available in mainstream shops/supermarkets. Thank Jeebus.
    stovelid wrote: »
    Have seen them in multi-packs, I think.
    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    Yup, seen them a few weeks ago. Monster munch are back using their "old flavour" but they don't taste anything like the old ones used to. :(

    I can sleep soundly tonight, and sleep perchance to Meanie, I mean dream of purchasing those tangy delightful snacks. Thank you sirs.


  • #16
    admiralofthefleet
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    king 'pub' crisps. in a big blue bag.


  • #17
    javaboy
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    chin_grin wrote: »
    I can sleep soundly tonight, and sleep perchance to Meanie, I mean dream of purchasing those tangy delightful snacks. Thank you sirs.

    I Dream of Meanies. ;)


  • #18
    Sharpshooter
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    admiralofthefleet wrote: »
    king 'pub' crisps. in a big blue bag.
    They were the biz.
    How come pub crisps were always better flavoured than shop bought.
    Even when you were sober?


  • #19
    Ghost Train
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    cheezels were yummy

    burger bites were over rated

    onion rings still around?


  • #20
    Jet Black
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    Those 5p crisps. Probably still around but due to inflation there now one euro.


  • #21
    stovelid
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    Sharpshooter wrote: »
    They were the biz.
    How come pub crisps were always better flavoured than shop bought.
    Even when you were sober?

    Extra salt designed to put a thirst on you.


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  • #22
    JCDUB
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    Sharpshooter wrote: »
    They were the biz.
    How come pub crisps were always better flavoured than shop bought.
    Even when you were sober?

    More salt apparently, made you thirstier, and as a result drink more, or so the theory goes...

    => Happy publican

    Jaysus I'd murder a packet of "Ma Reilly's" right now:eek::eek:

    Stovelid beat me to it ^^^^^ (bleedin cantankerous geebag:D)


  • #23
    Ostrom
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    I had a pack of bikers today. Twas grand!


  • #24
    Godge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,727 ✭✭✭✭Godge


    Sam Spudz smokey bacon, used to love those, are they still available? If so, where?


  • #25
    Capt'n Midnight
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    Ghost Train wrote: »
    cheezels were yummy
    +1


  • #26
    Captain Darling
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,542 ✭✭✭Captain Darling


    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    Yup. Seen them earlier today.


    Used ta love them with a can of coke.

    I was terribly disheartened when they changed the recipe for monster munch a few years ago. They taste like sh1te now.


  • #27
    Biggins
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    Marks and Spencer Ready Salted?
    Haven't seen them in a while. Just the crinkle ones from someone else.


  • #28
    admiralofthefleet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,515 ✭✭✭✭admiralofthefleet


    anyone remember the A-TEAM crisps. 5p for a bag, and are banshee bones still around?

    edit: just saw ac's post about banshee bones


  • #29
    javaboy
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    JCDUB wrote: »
    More salt apparently, made you thirstier, and as a result drink more, or so the theory goes...

    => Happy publican

    http://www.warblade.as/77_theme_park.JPG

    Set salt levels to maximum! :cool: $$$


  • #30
    dSTAR
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    half pint wrote: »
    Would I be wrong in saying there used to be a packet called "Farmer Browns"
    I remember those.

    Anyone remember Captain America crisps? They always seemed soggy for some reason.


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  • #31
    artvandulet
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    heymcflyx wrote: »
    Those 5p crisps. Probably still around but due to inflation there now one euro.

    You mean 'Fives' of course!
    They rocked.
    Can't believe some of you are missing out on the Meanie (Mega meanies more common now), chipstick and burger bite action thats still to be had around! I still induldge.

    But I miss KP prawn Cocktail! :pac::pac::pac:

    Blue and pink pack - remember?
    There were other KP flavours too


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