I saw this on SNL and thought it was a joke until I Googled...then I had the same thought -- Everlasting Gobstoppers -- "Violet, you're turning Violet!" -- and freaked out. I love weird and wonderful foods -- Mango Oreos, Green Tea KitKats -- but this is just, "No." However, a taco croissant is something I could get on board with.
The first time I heard about these, I thought it must be one of those April Fools pranks that brands do. Then I remembered it was January and I thought, “That sounds disgusting. I must have them.”
You've gotta hand it to those clever chicks in Marketing. Come up with a salty idea, make it seem exclusive to soup up curiosity and noodle demand, then drop it on the world.
Btw, everyone who loves this idea, but bags Vegemite? You're busted. Suck on *that* salty goodness! 😆
Hey, General Mills, this was invented centuries ago. For deer. It's called a salt lick. Sorry, Amanda, I am highly skeptical of this product. It might be generating interest now, but I expect it to go the way of Miller Clear Beer, Nestea's Tea Whiz (a very yellow beverage), and Gerber Adult Foods. (Yes, that is exactly what they called them.) Then I can talk about them to my Consumer Behavior class as another example of a product flop.
But your piece... Not a flop! I especially liked your initial vision of a Soup Drop.
This is as gross as the Bass-o-Matic. It also reminds me of an old sci fi- maybe 2001 A Space Odyssey— where the scientists could eat a whole meal in one bite. A sodium drop for Singapore weather?
You're right, Amanda. OK, I'm scared by the soup candies, but I laughed, reading your delightfully entertaining piece. And I can't deny that I'm intrigued by the Taco croissant. I think you're onto something – possibly – great.
Believe it or not, I would actually like to try this! It sounds interesting. Not a fan of canned soups, but I love the idea of the science behind it. Last year I made chicken powder from a stock I had made and was so pleased, I pinched myself. Now if I could figure out how to turn the stock into a "drop", you and I could go into the counterfeit soup drop market! And, btw, the popsicle made me want to barf, but I actually think you are onto something with the taco croissant. If we could bake chicken pot pie filling into it, we'd be rich...
Believe it or not, Tim, I want to try it too! But I'm out of town next week, and I don't want the box sitting on my porch. Then again, whoever steals it might try one and bring the rest back. You never know.... Seriously, if you can snag a can, save one to send to me PLEASE!
And as for the chicken pot pie croissant, I suspect Hot Pockets already cornered the market.
Let us know how they are! I wonder if they are a remedy for the common cold. Funny world and funny essay!
Oh dear! You got me going! And the comments are as good as the drops!! Keep it coming Amanda!!
Thank you! I'll try!
I laughed out loud 😂
I'm glad you did!
But can they do Matzoh Ball Soup drops?
When are you bringing me soup drops?
No comment!😂
Is it embarrassing that I would try all of these things?
Not at all, because I would too!
I saw this on SNL and thought it was a joke until I Googled...then I had the same thought -- Everlasting Gobstoppers -- "Violet, you're turning Violet!" -- and freaked out. I love weird and wonderful foods -- Mango Oreos, Green Tea KitKats -- but this is just, "No." However, a taco croissant is something I could get on board with.
I love all the Kit Kat and Oreo flavors! But even I couldn't do a Taco Croissant--and I came up with it!
BTW, this was a bird-free essay. Unless you factor in the chicken soup....
Oh, I'm aware -- no birds. I will allow chicken soup as a shoe-horn(bill).
The first time I heard about these, I thought it must be one of those April Fools pranks that brands do. Then I remembered it was January and I thought, “That sounds disgusting. I must have them.”
Are you going to order them? If you do, you have to send me one if you get them!
I set a reminder for tomorrow morning. If I happen to get them, I’ll definitely send you one.
A hot commodity indeed!
You've gotta hand it to those clever chicks in Marketing. Come up with a salty idea, make it seem exclusive to soup up curiosity and noodle demand, then drop it on the world.
Btw, everyone who loves this idea, but bags Vegemite? You're busted. Suck on *that* salty goodness! 😆
So sorry, I was with you all the way, but once you brought Vegemite into the conversation, you lost me! 😆
Very entertaining column. MY thinking was after water, salt and coloring, what are the listed ingredients.
I was going to go that direction, but honestly, it got a bit depressing!
Why do I want to try these so badly? What's wrong with me? 😂
It beats half-eaten chicken nuggets?
You definitely had me at “soup suckability” 🤣! Great for a cold! I hope you’re getting a stipend from Progresso!
Haha! Glad you enjoyed "soup suckability!" No stipend...I should reach out to my agent, I suppose.
Hey, General Mills, this was invented centuries ago. For deer. It's called a salt lick. Sorry, Amanda, I am highly skeptical of this product. It might be generating interest now, but I expect it to go the way of Miller Clear Beer, Nestea's Tea Whiz (a very yellow beverage), and Gerber Adult Foods. (Yes, that is exactly what they called them.) Then I can talk about them to my Consumer Behavior class as another example of a product flop.
But your piece... Not a flop! I especially liked your initial vision of a Soup Drop.
Ha! Thanks, Matt! So sorry to have missed some of these other marketing adventures.
This is as gross as the Bass-o-Matic. It also reminds me of an old sci fi- maybe 2001 A Space Odyssey— where the scientists could eat a whole meal in one bite. A sodium drop for Singapore weather?
Or drinkable sunscreen so you can just sweat it out instead of rubbing it in?
I laughed, but I'm scared.
That's the story of my life, Portia! It works better the other way around....
You're right, Amanda. OK, I'm scared by the soup candies, but I laughed, reading your delightfully entertaining piece. And I can't deny that I'm intrigued by the Taco croissant. I think you're onto something – possibly – great.
Believe it or not, I would actually like to try this! It sounds interesting. Not a fan of canned soups, but I love the idea of the science behind it. Last year I made chicken powder from a stock I had made and was so pleased, I pinched myself. Now if I could figure out how to turn the stock into a "drop", you and I could go into the counterfeit soup drop market! And, btw, the popsicle made me want to barf, but I actually think you are onto something with the taco croissant. If we could bake chicken pot pie filling into it, we'd be rich...
Believe it or not, Tim, I want to try it too! But I'm out of town next week, and I don't want the box sitting on my porch. Then again, whoever steals it might try one and bring the rest back. You never know.... Seriously, if you can snag a can, save one to send to me PLEASE!
And as for the chicken pot pie croissant, I suspect Hot Pockets already cornered the market.
Will do! I am going to at least try, it sounds too odd to pass on. And, you are probably right, but hot pockets suck. :-)
Never had one!
Consider yourself lucky!