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Go ahead, take one (media.piefed.social)
submitted 8 months ago by to c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
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image of individually wrapped sour warhead candies in someone's hands. caption: "POV: you are the first 8th century peasant I see after I step out of my time machine"
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[–] 17 points 8 months ago (5 children)

It's it just me, or, are the current day versions of these way way way toned down compared to the 90s versions?

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  • [–] 9 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    They are nothing like they used to be. The old ones could physically damage your mouth, a layer of skin would peel off from acid burns if you went at them for a while. Probably inappropriately acidic. In the intervening years, litigation has become more routine, I don't think they want to get sued for Little Jimmy's pain and suffering - let alone a choking case.

    I got a few of these that were actually sweet through and through, no sour at all, was so disappointed. Anything with the Warheads brand is like this now.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    Could be that or could be your tastebuds as a kid couldn't handle strong flavors as well. I remember those fireball things being pretty hot but as an adult they weren't spicy at all

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