Checkers Crispy Fish Sandwich

Checkers Crispy Fish Sandwich

This; a rare example of a popular fast-food Fish Sandwich available any time of year; is “topped with iceberg lettuce and tartar sauce for”, as Checkers describes it, “a boatload of flavor”.

That last bit is clever hyperbole; I wish it came with more sauce than it does and usually add my own mayo to compensate; but it’s a damn good alternative to a typical hamburger.

my rating : 4 of 5

Bang : Miami Cola

Bang : Miami Cola

I don’t know what this Cola has to do with Miami, but it’s a cool name. Miami Coke; pun intended, especially given the fact that each can smuggles in a whopping 300 milligrams of caffeine; would’ve been even better as the taste, which comes with a hint of cherry, reminds me of a cross between Cherry Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper.

my rating : 3 of 5

3D Energy Drink

3D Energy Drink

This is the most confusing 3D Energy Drink of them all. There seems to be two versions; one with and one without the Strawberry Lemonade label on the front; with different tastes. Perhaps it’s a psychological trick, but the plain one tastes plain. Even more baffling is that only the former is featured on the official site and it’s just called Chrome.

my rating : 3 of 5

audio review : Mental Trillness ( album ) … Juicy J

audio review : Mental Trillness ( album ) ... Juicy J

This project (album/mixtape) has to do with Mental health. If you couldn’t already tell by the title, the pedagogic prelude and interludes suggest as much. The theme is a solemn departure for Juicy J, but musically it’s basically business as usual. “I stay strapped like a baby seat,” the Memphis native declares on Pay Attention, over a trunk-rattling beat, because you “can’t trust niggas no more.”

Paranoia, schizophrenia; there are plenty of medical references to Stress the concept, but, though the No Rapper begins the set by suggesting there’s a personal underlining regarding the death of his mother, he never goes that deep. He’s more interested in doing drugs, making money and fucking “bitches”. Highlights include Deadbeat; a duet with Three 6 affiliate La Chat; and Gettin.

my rating : 3 of 5

2023

Planters Peanuts [ Salted ]

Planters Peanuts [ Salted ]

These Peanuts are okay enough to eat as a snack; a relatively healthy one with plenty of “plant-based protein”; but they’re plain thus not as flavorful as other varieties from Planters. When it comes to peanuts in general, cashews taste much better.

my rating : 3 of 5

audio review : Animals ( song ) … Anderson Paak ( featuring Dr Dre )

This is, as far as I’m concerned, a waste of a damn good Premo beat. Yes, the music is produced not by Dr Dre; he relegates himself to guest rapper; but DJ Premier and his contribution is easily the best part of the song.

Anderson Paak, both the things he says; this is yet another example of “black folks” playing victim to “white folks”; and his voice are annoying. The one exception is the bridge, which is catchy enough to have been the chorus.

my rating : 3 of 5

2015

audio review : Compton ( album ) ... Dr Dre

Cheetos : Flamin Hot [ Crunchy ]

Cheetos : Flamin Hot [ Crunchy ]

This is such a silly concept at least as far as my taste buds go. Extreme heat is painful and, though the Flamin Hot bit is just a hyperbolic marketing gimmick, why would I want to experience pain, however mild, at any time, let alone while eating? This would be a tasty snack otherwise; plain Cheetos.

my rating : 3 of 5

Bang : Bangster Berry

Bang : Bangster Berry

I don’t know what kind of Berry this; one of a large assortment of Bang energy drinks; is supposed to taste like. I sense a hint of grape; grapes are berries in the technical sense; but perhaps that’s a subconscious cue from the purple can design. In any case, it’s about as sweet and palatable as most of the other flavors.

my rating : 3 of 5