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Old 02-15-2012, 09:11 PM
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Big Snickers, Twix bars are going to disappear...

Big Snickers, Twix bars are going to disappear - Business - Retail - Food Inc. - msnbc.com

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Old 02-15-2012, 10:03 PM
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Personally, I could really GAS. But then, I pretty much lost my sweet tooth 15 or so years ago.

At least I won't have to be bombarded by those bloody Twix commercials any more. IMO, those are the most annoying, nerve-grating, waste of commercial air time ever put on broadcast TV - after political ads, of course.
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Old 02-15-2012, 10:09 PM
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Looking like Mickey O food Czar on top of it.
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Old 02-15-2012, 10:12 PM
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Is about stemming obesity or selling smaller quantities at higher profit margins?

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Old 02-15-2012, 10:25 PM
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Is about stemming obesity or selling smaller quantities at higher profit margins?

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I suspect the latter to be the case.
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Old 02-15-2012, 11:33 PM
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Personally, I could really GAS. But then, I pretty much lost my sweet tooth 15 or so years ago.

At least I won't have to be bombarded by those bloody Twix commercials any more. ....
How so?

The article only says they aren't going to sell the big bars any longer and won't market just to pre-adolescents...presumably the "SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP" will continue to invade your living room.

My personal hatred is for those insipid Progressive commercials featuring "Flo;" makes me want to buy their insurance so I can run her over.
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Old 02-15-2012, 11:49 PM
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Good, because I'm tired of only seeing the massive bars at the checkout. I just want a small bar if I have to have one.
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It's a good thing Kellogs bought Pringles . . . now I wonder if there will be a breakfast version.
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Old 02-16-2012, 01:10 PM
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They're also considering reducing the size of the regular candy bars. I'm sure they'll cost the same price too.

Inflation, anyone???
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how the hell am I supposed to maintain my figure!?
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They're also considering reducing the size of the regular candy bars. I'm sure they'll cost the same price too.

Inflation, anyone???


"So what's the deal with "Fun Sized" candy . . ."
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They're also considering reducing the size of the regular candy bars. I'm sure they'll cost the same price too.

Inflation, anyone???
Bernanke Bars.
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Old 02-16-2012, 01:45 PM
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talking about a sweet tooth...

did you guys know that the toothbrush was invented in West Virginia???

because if it was invented anywhere else, it would have been called....a teethbrush!!
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BFD. I'll just buy two regular ones. Take that nannies!
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Old 02-16-2012, 04:37 PM
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What are all those fatties on their scooters in the grocery store going to do now? My goodness....

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