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The Nause-AA: Round of Thirty-Ew, Flight Puke
August 27, 2012 – 11:01 AM | 46 Comments
The Nause-AA: Round of Thirty-Ew, Flight Puke

Today’s write-ups by Keckler. To vote, scroll down; to see the bracket, click here. We’ll leave these open a few days, so tell a friend (or queasy enemy).
Remember: This time, you’re voting for the food or taste you …

The Nause-AA: Round of Thirty-Ew, Flight Ugh
August 24, 2012 – 2:13 PM | 50 Comments
The Nause-AA: Round of Thirty-Ew, Flight Ugh

Today’s write-ups by Sarah D. Bunting. To vote, scroll down; to see the bracket, click here. We’ll leave these open a few days, so tell a friend (or queasy enemy).
Remember: This time, you’re voting for the food …

The Nause-AA: Round of 64, Flight Hurl
August 20, 2012 – 11:06 AM | 93 Comments
The Nause-AA: Round of 64, Flight Hurl

Today’s write-ups by Keckler. To vote, scroll down; to see the bracket, click here. We’ll leave these open a few days, so tell a friend (or queasy enemy).
Remember: This time, you’re voting for the food or taste you …

The Nause-AA: Round of 64, Flight Upchuck
August 16, 2012 – 9:09 AM | 85 Comments
The Nause-AA: Round of 64, Flight Upchuck

Today’s write-ups by Sarah D. Bunting. To vote, scroll down; to see the bracket, click here. We’ll leave these open a few days, so tell a friend (or queasy enemy).
Remember: This time, you’re voting for the food …

The Nause-AA: Round of 64, Flight Barf
August 15, 2012 – 9:24 AM | 100 Comments
The Nause-AA: Round of 64, Flight Barf

Today’s write-ups by Keckler. To vote, scroll down; to see the bracket, click here. We’ll leave these open a few days, so tell a friend (or queasy enemy).
Remember: This time, you’re voting for the food or …

The Nause-AA
August 14, 2012 – 9:46 AM | 47 Comments
The Nause-AA

It’s the icky sensation that’s sweeping the Nation: the Nause-AA, in which the Bunkler Snacketology clinic seeks to crown not the best cereal, candy bar, or cocktail, but rather the worst, most disgusting food sensation …

Suffering Succotash: Live Chat
July 26, 2012 – 12:01 PM | 15 Comments
<I>Suffering Succotash</I>: Live Chat

Quiz Suffering Succotash author Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic about raisins, tomatoes, and pudding skin TONIGHT! Live chat 8:30 PM ET, Thursday July 26!
The chat window should appear below; it will update to “live” at 8:30 PM ET …

TN Read-Along #15: Suffering Succotash
July 25, 2012 – 5:09 AM | 88 Comments
TN Read-Along #15: <I>Suffering Succotash</I>

“What do you mean raisins ‘don’t totally suck,’ Jacques?”
Just a reminder that this is a couple weeks away! The freebies have gone out, so if you still need a copy, try one of the links …

The NC Double Shot: Cheers
July 18, 2011 – 4:32 PM | 23 Comments
The NC Double Shot: Cheers

Drum roll, please — it’s time to announce our NC Double Shot winner. And the title goes to…

The NC Double Shot: Last Call
July 6, 2011 – 6:15 AM | 14 Comments
The NC Double Shot: Last Call

Updated bracket is here. Confused? Click here. And now, our finale: 1 Gin and Tonic vs. 10 Margarita.
Bunting: The final NC Double Shot matchup is an interesting contrast: a drink I associate with summer, with …