Foo wrote:Tried a Baby Ruth today. Pretty average.
You never had one? I think they're on the better half of candy bars, but don't rank'em that high.
Not that I can recall. Having trouble figuring out why you would ever eat one when snickers are kinda the same concept but far better.
I think it's like Coke/Pepsi. One's obviously superior, but Pepsi still has its fans for some reason.
Literally there is one situation where I buy Pepsi, and that is when I am at a place where I am unfamiliar with the drink choices, order a coke, and get hit with "Is Pepsi OK?". Because had I been privy to the menu, it would have been MT. Dew if available. Unless it is some shithole that only has sierra mist as a citrus soda for Pepsi.
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:08 pm
by Foo
Also, I like to visit small restaurants, but I fucking hate that none of them seem to know how to calibrate their fountain sodas or use filtered water for them and the ice. Way too often it is too weak, not carbonated right, or it tastes like a hobo uses the ice machine for a foot bath.
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:16 pm
by DancesWithWerewolves
Foo wrote:Also, I like to visit small restaurants, but I fucking hate that none of them seem to know how to calibrate their fountain sodas or use filtered water for them and the ice. Way too often it is too weak, not carbonated right, or it tastes like a hobo uses the ice machine for a foot bath.
It is like gold when one of them does it right.
Though, I see a huge following lately about McDonald's Coke, yet I think their fountain sodas are among the worst tasting, just like the workers don't know how to hook them up right.
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:22 pm
by Foo
DancesWithWerewolves wrote:
Foo wrote:Also, I like to visit small restaurants, but I fucking hate that none of them seem to know how to calibrate their fountain sodas or use filtered water for them and the ice. Way too often it is too weak, not carbonated right, or it tastes like a hobo uses the ice machine for a foot bath.
It is like gold when one of them does it right.
Though, I see a huge following lately about McDonald's Coke, yet I think their fountain sodas are among the worst tasting, just like the workers don't know how to hook them up right.
They use a lightly higher syrup ratio at McDonald's. I am sure there are franchisees who cut corners, but they are super strict with their calibrations and filtering in terms of procedures.
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:50 pm
by Jason
I am pretty convinced that Jack in the Box has off brand Cola as their syrup but sell it as Coke. It is terrible.
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:50 pm
by Jason
Chick-Fil-A Coke, of course, is among the best...
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:51 pm
by Jason
Proper ice is also necessary for the carbonation to really pop.
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:55 pm
by DancesWithWerewolves
Foo wrote:
DancesWithWerewolves wrote:
Foo wrote:Also, I like to visit small restaurants, but I fucking hate that none of them seem to know how to calibrate their fountain sodas or use filtered water for them and the ice. Way too often it is too weak, not carbonated right, or it tastes like a hobo uses the ice machine for a foot bath.
It is like gold when one of them does it right.
Though, I see a huge following lately about McDonald's Coke, yet I think their fountain sodas are among the worst tasting, just like the workers don't know how to hook them up right.
They use a lightly higher syrup ratio at McDonald's. I am sure there are franchisees who cut corners, but they are super strict with their calibrations and filtering in terms of procedures.
Yeah and I know they store it differently with special hoses, I still don't think they're hooking them up right. Often tastes watered down too.
I don't remember them tasting so bad, so for all I know it could just be the area and it's been a long while since I've ventured to a McD's outside my area.
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 10:16 pm
by Reign in Blood
Foo wrote:
DancesWithWerewolves wrote:
Foo wrote:
DancesWithWerewolves wrote:
Foo wrote:Tried a Baby Ruth today. Pretty average.
You never had one? I think they're on the better half of candy bars, but don't rank'em that high.
Not that I can recall. Having trouble figuring out why you would ever eat one when snickers are kinda the same concept but far better.
I think it's like Coke/Pepsi. One's obviously superior, but Pepsi still has its fans for some reason.
Literally there is one situation where I buy Pepsi, and that is when I am at a place where I am unfamiliar with the drink choices, order a coke, and get hit with "Is Pepsi OK?". Because had I been privy to the menu, it would have been MT. Dew if available. Unless it is some shithole that only has sierra mist as a citrus soda for Pepsi.
Absolutely this. And even then with no Dew, it's like, "fuck it, just give me a water".
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 10:21 pm
by Reign in Blood
Jason wrote:Chick-Fil-A Coke, of course, is among the best...
I'm convinced, if Foo put any kind of restaurant aka shit hole 100 miles out in the sticks from anybody, he'd get the best reviews possible from you.
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 10:25 pm
by Foo
Jason wrote:I am pretty convinced that Jack in the Box has off brand Cola as their syrup but sell it as Coke. It is terrible.
All it takes for it to taste way off is an old filter. Municipal water has all that chlorine in it that has to be filtered out or it will never taste like the can/bottle.
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 10:36 pm
by Jason
All of the Jack in the Box locations I go to have garbage soda. I blatantly get my soda elsewhere if I want Jack in the Box food.
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 11:11 pm
by Foo
Btw, the best soda on the market right now is the lime jarritos.
Interesting side note, the brewery I have been working with has floated the idea of partnering on a canning line where crave sodas could be produced. I have so many flavors in mind!
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:38 am
by Foo
The Halloween/Rap connection is strong! Young Michael is rocking beats!
Btw, remember when music video chicks were hot, and not some dumpy looking chick who looks like a Walmart cashier?
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:40 am
by Foo
Also "GreatDaeg"! Lulz.
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:46 am
by DancesWithWerewolves
Wow...that was....err....I've got nothing.
Re: September 27th 2018
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 1:07 am
by Foo
I feel like in three more years the female muffin top will be celebrated in pop culture.