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The N Cookie AA: Round 1, Flight 4
June 30, 2014 – 7:27 AM | 17 Comments
The N Cookie AA: Round 1, Flight 4

As a chocolate sandwich cookie concept, I get it. As a name, however? Hydrox is one of the most bizarre decisions.

The Nause-AA: Round of 64, Flight Spew
August 17, 2012 – 1:21 PM | 76 Comments
The Nause-AA: Round of 64, Flight Spew

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 …

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 …

Recently in the Snacksiverse: Reel 22A
April 19, 2012 – 9:29 PM | 5 Comments
Recently in the Snacksiverse: Reel 22A

In case you missed it, the latest from the Revolting Snacks lab:
Streetos!
Shrimp crackers!

Back to School: High Art, SLaP, and more
September 8, 2011 – 6:57 AM | 13 Comments
Back to School: <I>High Art</I>, SLaP, and more

A roundup of what I’ve written and watched recently…

The NC Double Shot: Final Pour
June 20, 2011 – 8:01 AM | 36 Comments
The NC Double Shot: Final Pour

5 Cape Cod vs. 1 Gin and Tonic. What will it come down to in this vote? Can the Cape Cod, reminiscent of summer but still perfect for a night at the club, best the …

Introducing “Revolting Snacks of America: A Field Guide”!
April 19, 2011 – 11:09 AM | 24 Comments
Introducing “Revolting Snacks of America: A Field Guide”!

Above, a clump of Choco Balls. Yes, “really.”
Join the disgusting fun at Bunting Alimentary Research Foundation HQ — bookmark Revolting Snacks of America: A Field Guide today! But…not at lunchtime!

N Candy AA: The Choco-lite Eight
April 20, 2010 – 12:14 PM | 44 Comments
N Candy AA: The Choco-lite Eight

Polls close Thursday 22 April at 3 PM ET. Updated bracket is here.Confused? Click here.

1 Butterfinger vs. 2 fudge. I know we granted fudge a #2 seed,but I am actually, really, very, totally surprised that …