discontinued*
I have this strange tendency to develop a penchant for products that end up being taken off the market. In hindsight, as I composed this list, I realized I'm probably better off without some of these items and maybe my taste isn't as refined as I thought. Some of them I've outgrown, some are plain unhealthy, but I clearly recall the panic I felt when I first had to seek a replacement for each one.
FOOD PRODUCTS
1. Sizzlean - ah, no childhood pancake breakfast was complete without this meat.
2. Taco Bell's bacon taco - this tasted better than it sounds...and I'd get straight up bacon in the tortilla shell, no other filler.
3. Checker's Western Bacon Champ - a hamburger patty with slices of bacon, onion rings, and barbeque sauce. Those teases at Checkers brought it back a couple summers ago then took it away again.
(apparently I have a bacon obsession)
4. Claussen dill relish - perfectly chopped pickles, not your regular yucky watery relish.
5. Ragu Chicken Tonight sauces - The Cacciatore and Country French, my dad would prepare the former and my boyfriend's mom the latter and each were shockingly tasty.
BEAUTY PRODUCTS
1. Bath & Body Works is a double offender - Peach Nectar lotion and Sparkling Green Apple shower gel. I probably wouldn't use either now but it sure stung at the time!
2. Clinique is also a repeat perpetrator - Chubby Sticks and Liquid Lipcolor w/ SPF 15. Yeah, fuck you Clinique. Your bonuses suck now, too! Why do we have to spend almost twice as much for a gift with purchase of the exact same cosmetics you made years ago? I'm glad I started to branch off from Clinique and discovered other brands, though.
3. Revlon Streetwear line - decent knockoffs of pricier trendy cosmetics in colors and finishes best left to teenagers, and the highlight of many an otherwise undesirable trip to Wal-Mart during college. ;-)
CLOTHING
1. Gap lowrise flare jeans and flare khakis - the khakis were part of my uniform at one point, so it really sucked when Gap stopped selling those. The jeans I don't mind so much because I like to mix it up with different designers, except I'm hardpressed to cite any other designer who makes jeans I don't have to hem.
2. Esprit - ok, technically this line was yanked, then resurfaced via website, but I don't think that counts. And it is a shame because their clothes fit me PERFECTLY and were nice quality and I miss the instant gratification of going to a store to try them on and purchase them on the spot.
3. Victoria's Secret jelly boobie strapless bra - sorry I don't know the real style name/number, because the writing on the tag is now illegible *sniffle* The Very Sexy strapless bra doesn't cut it, ok? It gives my chest a funny shape and isn't as comfortable.
4. Target Swell underwear - Cynthia Rowley, if you're reading this, please make more! Pretty please? Such cute patterns, soft cotton, in 2-packs for my convenience, an absolute steal. If you've graduated to a fancier manufacturer, I'll follow you there...
Now before you start feeling totally sorry for me, I should admit my weird preferences have worked surprisingly in my favor a couple times. I fell in love with Starbucks Toffee Nut lattes, which were a seasonal item, but now they are always available. Likewise, I used to loathe Panera, until I tried a Smokehouse Turkey Panini. Of course I prepared for a letdown because this particular sandwich was supposed to remain on just Panera's autumn menu, but it has become a permenant fixture. I hope I didn't jinx myself by sharing that info.
*Inspired by the lovely Jodi
FOOD PRODUCTS
1. Sizzlean - ah, no childhood pancake breakfast was complete without this meat.
2. Taco Bell's bacon taco - this tasted better than it sounds...and I'd get straight up bacon in the tortilla shell, no other filler.
3. Checker's Western Bacon Champ - a hamburger patty with slices of bacon, onion rings, and barbeque sauce. Those teases at Checkers brought it back a couple summers ago then took it away again.
(apparently I have a bacon obsession)
4. Claussen dill relish - perfectly chopped pickles, not your regular yucky watery relish.
5. Ragu Chicken Tonight sauces - The Cacciatore and Country French, my dad would prepare the former and my boyfriend's mom the latter and each were shockingly tasty.
BEAUTY PRODUCTS
1. Bath & Body Works is a double offender - Peach Nectar lotion and Sparkling Green Apple shower gel. I probably wouldn't use either now but it sure stung at the time!
2. Clinique is also a repeat perpetrator - Chubby Sticks and Liquid Lipcolor w/ SPF 15. Yeah, fuck you Clinique. Your bonuses suck now, too! Why do we have to spend almost twice as much for a gift with purchase of the exact same cosmetics you made years ago? I'm glad I started to branch off from Clinique and discovered other brands, though.
3. Revlon Streetwear line - decent knockoffs of pricier trendy cosmetics in colors and finishes best left to teenagers, and the highlight of many an otherwise undesirable trip to Wal-Mart during college. ;-)
CLOTHING
1. Gap lowrise flare jeans and flare khakis - the khakis were part of my uniform at one point, so it really sucked when Gap stopped selling those. The jeans I don't mind so much because I like to mix it up with different designers, except I'm hardpressed to cite any other designer who makes jeans I don't have to hem.
2. Esprit - ok, technically this line was yanked, then resurfaced via website, but I don't think that counts. And it is a shame because their clothes fit me PERFECTLY and were nice quality and I miss the instant gratification of going to a store to try them on and purchase them on the spot.
3. Victoria's Secret jelly boobie strapless bra - sorry I don't know the real style name/number, because the writing on the tag is now illegible *sniffle* The Very Sexy strapless bra doesn't cut it, ok? It gives my chest a funny shape and isn't as comfortable.
4. Target Swell underwear - Cynthia Rowley, if you're reading this, please make more! Pretty please? Such cute patterns, soft cotton, in 2-packs for my convenience, an absolute steal. If you've graduated to a fancier manufacturer, I'll follow you there...
Now before you start feeling totally sorry for me, I should admit my weird preferences have worked surprisingly in my favor a couple times. I fell in love with Starbucks Toffee Nut lattes, which were a seasonal item, but now they are always available. Likewise, I used to loathe Panera, until I tried a Smokehouse Turkey Panini. Of course I prepared for a letdown because this particular sandwich was supposed to remain on just Panera's autumn menu, but it has become a permenant fixture. I hope I didn't jinx myself by sharing that info.
*Inspired by the lovely Jodi
2 Comments:
Hi Fabdiva - I love Panera's Smokehouse Turkey Panini, it's a little heavy, but so damn good!
Also, have you gone into Bath & Body Works lately - they were (might still be) having their annual big sale & tend to bring back old fragrances & items (left over goods) during that time (it's when I stock up on Honeysuckle), so you might be able to find your old faves.
I, myself, have been subjected to many discontinued products as well - Starbucks is a repeat offender, but this toffee latte you speak of sounds good, I gotta try that next time. Enough of my babbling, just wanted to say hi & throw in my 2 cents.
Ahhh, yes. I am still lamenting the tragic passing of Figurines, Carnation Breakfast Bars, and something called Thick 'N' Frosty.
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