INKSTAND

I’m not a huge jerky fan, it’s too tough for my taste. I like it when it’s all soft and moist, almost to the point where it’s no longer considered jerky. Nonetheless, I had to try Jeff Foxworthy’s Jerky because I figured the gimmick would justify it, especially if I reviewed it. It automatically gets a point for being less expensive than the other jerky at my store. Aside from that, it’s pretty good jerky. It’s not too dry but still gives my poor, wussy teeth a workout. It tastes pretty good and I enjoy chewing on it. I don’t think I’ll ever get it again since I don’t generally buy jerky.

There’s still one more episode left, but I don’t even care who wins. This is one of the best things television had produced, ever.

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The size of these mini bags is perfect. The usual size of microwave pop-corn bags is way too big for one person. I assumed that with the “natural” theme of the product the butter and salt aspects would be played down. I was right and that’s fine with me since most microwave pop-corns are way too buttery. What I did not expect was just how much they over compensated for it with the pepper! Holy Cow! I thought “Gosh, this is spicy,” but, since it’s pop-corn, I kept munching on it. Naturally. All the while my mouth was all a-tingle with pepper. It was way too much. I will finish the other three bags of the four pack of course, but I might choose a different flavor if I ever buy these mini bags again.

I’ve posted about organic wine before. That one was a red and we just got an organic, sulfite-free Chardonnay from Badger Mountain. I really wanted to try it because from the small tastes I’ve had of wine before I think I prefer chilled white wine to yucky, room-temperature red wine. The meager ten dollar price tag deterred me. But then, as Jeremy was drinking a substantial helping of white wine this morning I recalled that I had a dream. A dream where I easily guzzled the chard through my gullet. I took this as a sign an decided to try it out tonight.
I’m happy to report that I am well into the bottle and it’s doing super right by me. It’s stronger than beer, tastes a little better, and I don’t think it would take much of this sweet nectar to significantly reduce my inhibitions. Sadly I can’t compare it to other wines, because what I’m accepting now as an allergic reaction to the sulfites prevents me from drinking most, or any, other wines. But it’s yummy and at ten bucks, it should be fun to split with someone close to you or someone you’d like to get closer to.
Enjoy.

Tropicana orange juice has recently started using a new design including the popular, plain, sans-serif font that many other brands like Quaker Instant Oatmeal have been using lately. It gives the package a more modern look, and the incorporation of the juice glass is subtle and well done.
But the thing I love most about this package is that nowhere on it does it say “Great New Look, Same Great Taste!” Tropicana gave the consumer the benefit of the doubt and decided that they are intelligent enough to know that the new packaging is just that and that it’s not a new product all together. I looked all over the carton, in all the fine print, and nowhere on there does it even mention a new look. I often feel that most package redesigns, especially for well-established brands, are unnecessary but I’m glad that Tropicana didn’t feel the need to draw attention to a pretty obvious change. Kudos to you, Tropicana.

There is no real reason for a reunion episode when it comes to reality shows of this ilk. But they all have them, it’s become part of the formula. In the case of “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF” the reunion episode was actually before the finale. They are just an excuse to play the same damn clips we’ve been seeing for months. What made me want to see this one was the fact that I was actually curious as to what Megan and Brandi C. were up to.

Well, Megan delivered, but that satisfaction was nullified by the results of Megan’s interview. Megan, first of all, seems doped up on something. She’s slurry, floppy, and sleepy. I can’t make a “more so than usual” joke because Megan usually keeps herself somewhat composed. After a brief chat with her they bring Rodeo down and Megan begins interrupting her. Words are then exchanged with Sharon Osbourne and a fight ensues, captured on this video:




Now Megan and Brandi C. are BFFs so I was wondering what her appearance/interview would be like after that scuffle. Well, that’s the kicker. She had none, Brandi was gone, just gone. Never to be mentioned again. There’s even a part where the camera sweeps across the stage, 1:14 into this video, and you should be able to see her at her table but it’s empty, like she vanished instantaneously. First major disappointment of ot-nine. That’s okay. Megan was still the most entertaining part of the whole thing. And we’ve still got new episodes of Nip/Tuck, Bad Girl’s Club, True Beauty, and I Love Money 2, just to name a few, in the coming months.