The Oreo Problem! | Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast w/ Kevin Ryan & H. Foley
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖The perceived reduction in Double Stuffed Oreo cream filling is a sign of 'shrinkflation' and cultural decline.
- ❖Financial 'dirtbaggery,' like delaying bill payments, is a learned behavior with minimal credit impact unless it involves loans.
- ❖Hotel bars can be surprisingly good local hangout spots, offering clean environments and unique social dynamics.
- ❖Utah's Maverick gas stations are praised for their extensive custom soda bar options, influenced by local culture.
- ❖Nostalgia for specific childhood snacks (Chewy Chips Ahoy, Soft Batch cookies) and regional stores (Wawa, Sheets) is a strong theme.
Insights
1The Oreo Shrinkflation Problem
The hosts express dismay over the perceived reduction in cream filling in Double Stuffed Oreos, attributing it to 'shrinkflation' and a broader cultural decline. One host suggests the 'double stuff' and 'creme' spellings are legal loopholes to reduce content without false advertising.
A picture of a 'double stuffed' Oreo showing minimal filling is presented. Online reports confirm consumer complaints about smaller cookies and less cream. The host states, 'That is a double stuffed Oreo... When we were kids, those things, it was double that.'
2The Art of Financial 'Dirtbaggery'
The hosts discuss strategies for delaying bill payments without credit score repercussions, noting that only money-lending institutions report to credit bureaus. They share personal anecdotes about growing up with parents who strategically avoided opening bills.
One host states, 'You can go crazy long without paying it... It will... only ding your credit if they front you money.' Another recalls, 'I was at a very young age when I realized how not good the money sitch was by how highly stacked the unopen mail was.'
3The Unexpected Appeal of Hotel Bars
Despite initial skepticism, the hosts agree that local hotel bars, particularly those in establishments like Hilton, can be excellent, clean, and affordable hangout spots, offering a unique atmosphere and diverse clientele compared to traditional bars.
One host remarks, 'I love that. Because dude, everyone... they throw a [expletive] chicken Caesar at you. Turn your day around. There's chicks in there coming in and out. Business guys. That's a popping spot.' They recall a 'great' hotel bar in Rochester.
4Maverick: Utah's Premier Gas Station Experience
The hosts discover and praise Maverick gas stations in Utah, highlighting their clean facilities, extensive made-to-order food options, and unique custom soda bar. The custom soda mixes are attributed to the local Mormon culture's abstinence from alcohol, leading to creative non-alcoholic drink concoctions.
Upon seeing pictures, hosts exclaim, 'Whoa, that's sweet. That place looks [expletive] sick.' They detail custom drinks like 'Midnight Overlook Coke Zero Coconut Syrup. Hazel Creamer' and note, 'These Mormons have figured. They are [expletive] locked in when it comes to the Nutty Ridge...'
Lessons
- Re-evaluate your perception of 'Double Stuffed' Oreos; examine the cream filling to observe potential shrinkflation.
- Consider the financial implications of bill payments: understand which services report to credit bureaus versus those that don't, but pay your bills.
- Explore local hotel bars as a potential clean, affordable, and interesting alternative to traditional nightlife spots.
- If traveling through Utah, seek out Maverick gas stations for their unique custom soda bar and food offerings.
- Reflect on childhood food nostalgia and how corporate changes to beloved products can evoke broader feelings about cultural shifts.
Quotes
"We are in decline. We are in decay. Culturally, we're jammed up."
"If you can't trust Oreo, it's like, where are we at? Just [expletive] pull the trigger. What are we doing?"
"These Mormons have figured. They are [expletive] locked in when it comes to the Nutty Ridge, the Bunk House Brew, the Red Rocket Velvet, the Red Mesa Ripple."
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