Golden? Not quite. The image on the bag is a promotional deception. These Potato chips are marked with brown/black spots, which seem to affect the taste if only a little. They’re described as “delicious” and they’re certainly not bad, but they’re no Lay’s.
my rating : 3 of 5
“Razzle Berry is a flawless medley of tart tangy blackberries with sweet blueberry and raspberry notes”, the promo reads, “Sounds like music to your taste buds.” Perhaps, but music isn’t always good music. A lot of it is merely decent as is this Reign energy drink, though it packs a whopping 300 milligrams of caffeine.
my rating : 3 of 5
If this is a Tropical Storm, it’s a light and mildly pleasant one. Even the fizz; the worst part of these energy drinks; is subdued, though it would be better without any at all. It’s marketed as Total Body Fuel and has 300 milligrams of “natural” caffeine for what it’s worth.
my rating : 3 of 5
This is a rarity; a Pepperoni pizza that isn’t good. It’s nearly so and it certainly makes for an adequate meal. The flavor, specifically of the sauce, is just worse than most others you’ll find at your local grocery store. Never mind the fact that it doesn’t taste like Garlic Bread.
my rating : 3 of 5
This Bang is based on Sour Ropes candy, but it tastes better because it’s not actually sour. That displeasure is replaced with the not-as-displeasurable sting/fizz of carbonation. The flavor is otherwise quite nice; more akin to piña colada than its namesake confectionery.
my rating : 3 of 5
This is “Inspired by strawberry shortcake and a summer romance we never wanted to end,” the promo reads, “Bang Energy Delish Strawberry Kiss is as satisfying as it is refreshing.” It could’ve been if not for the fizzy carbonation, which puts a damper on an otherwise pleasant drinking experience.
my rating : 3 of 5
This is “chocolate ice cream with chocolate sandwich cookies”; basically cookies and cream without the vanilla. What that has to do with Monsters; the ones on the carton are drawn in the style of Yo Gabba Gabba; is beyond me. It, like most ice cream, is best melted down to a lumpy goo.
my rating : 3 of 5
This Too Short album; “number twelve”; starts off sounding better than it actually is. Anything Is Possible, the rapper slash pimp claims, and he almost makes you believe it. That first song has him going off, putting the game down like never before, and I wish he’d stayed irritated for the whole set. The next three are also pretty good, but things falter from there.
my rating : 3 of 5
2000
Alexia Thainara gets her revenge on Bruna Brasil in this UFC Fight Night prelim opener, speaking of which includes “the old can opener”; one of several moves Burguesinha utilizes to control her opponent. Brasil does land a nice spinning back kick to the face near the end of the bout, but it’s not enough. She loses this rematch via unanimous decision.
my rating : 3 of 5
2026
It seems the people at 3D Energy took my advice and decided to rename their Frost drink. This revised version is essentially the same; it still has 200 milligrams of caffeine and tastes like a Citrus fruit; but the name change makes for a major conceptual improvement.
my rating : 3 of 5
This Rockstar apparently has Zero Carbohydrates. It also has 240 milligrams of caffeine, which makes it a top pick when it comes to energy drinks. What’s a little odd is the cranberry-like color and taste because it isn’t marketed as having a specific flavor.
my rating : 3 of 5
The “frozen dairy dessert” tastes good. It’s the Cones this Duo would be better without. If you’re, like me, someone who never licks their ice cream and generally prefers to save the best parts for last, they also make the eating experience a lot messier and more awkward than it should be.
my rating : 3 of 5