It was a cold day around three in the afternoon and I was on my way home. I needed something that would make my journey on the 78A (a dodgy bus) feel a bit more special. Although every journey on that particular route is always 'special'. Standing in the shop I opted for Crunchies, Prawn Cocktail flavour.
Apparently "Crunchies" are an old school crisp (can anyone confirm this?) but I'd never had them before, so I wasn't swayed by any child hood affiliations. I went to the top deck, up the very front of the bus (the safest place on the 78a) and began my munch.
When I think of Prawn Cocktail I immediately think of Skips, the only crisp I'm aware of that kind of has a "fizz" to it. So I was slightly dubious of Crunchies. But I'm pleased to report that I wasn't too disappointed. They're called Crunchies, but do they actually "Crunch?" Yes indeed they do. Do they honour the Prawn Cocktail flavour? Excellently. But, and I know this might sound little odd, considering they're crisps, they were a very dry crisp. And by the end of the packet I was pretty bored of the flavour, and very very thirsty, so thirsty in fact I considered asking one of my fellow passengers for a quick gulp of some their afternoon cider, but that would of been taking the 78a experience a little too far.
All things considered, Crunchies are fine, but they won't be taking the place of my Skips any time soon.
Mark
These crisps sound a little bit, boring. Love the blog. And love Crisps. And Love crisps so that's why I love this blog because it's about crisps and I love them [crisps].
ReplyDeleteThis is now my favourite post and yes Crunchies have been around forever!
ReplyDeleteYou can't buy them anymore(i think), and the cheese flavour was the best. Blue and yellow packet. If anyone can get me any respond here please.
ReplyDeleteIS THERE ANYWHERE I CAN GET THE CRUNCHIE'S PRAWN COCKTAIL ONES..??????? MY GIRLFRIEND SAID SHE WOULD MARRY ME IF I GET A PACK OF THEM :) YA CANT GET THEM ANY WHERE...........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey was amazing
DeleteDid you manage to find them? I really need to find some please help
ReplyDeleteI need the cheese flavour crunchies right now. Blue and yellow packet. I need them.
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