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  • Glass bottles of Pepsi on a refrigerated shelf

    The Discontinued '70s Pepsi Boomers Still Miss

    Pepsi has released some duds over the decades, but according to boomers, this version of the soda was a hit. Here's the fizzy drink they want back.

    By Kathy Bradshaw 3 days ago Read More
  • Aisle of cereal boxes in grocery store

    This Popular Breakfast Cereal Had A Banana Flavor In The '80s, And We Want It Back Pronto

    Many of us have witnessed popular breakfast cereals disappearing from store shelves, and this banana-flavored product from the '80s is one of them.

    By Kathy Bradshaw 5 days ago Read More
  • Frozen meals at grocery store

    This Discontinued Betty Crocker Frozen Meal Flopped In The '70s (But We Think It'd Be A Huge Hit Today)

    Betty Crocker products are mostly hits, especially in the baked goods aisle, but this discontinued frozen meal didn't receive much love in the '70s.

    By Moriah House 6 days ago Read More
  • Can of Pepsi, purple ketchup, bag of chips and a box of Jell-O

    13 Retro Foods That Completely Flopped

    The food industry loves to experiment, but not all of its wild inventions translate to tasty classics, as proven by these long-lost retro foods.

    By Andy Beth Miller 11 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding fry above tray with McDonald's food.

    The Beloved McDonald's Cookie That Dominated The '70s And '80s (But Is Completely Gone Today)

    McDonald's doesn't offer this tasty treat to customers anymore, but back in the '70s and '80s these cookies were a big reason why people kept coming back.

    By Dennis Lee 12 days ago Read More
  • A lineup of various Pepsi cans with different designs, including retro logo and Michael Jackson design

    11 Times Pepsi Seriously Flopped

    Behind the juggernaut Pepsi brand is a graveyard of discontinued soda flavors you may or may not remember, some of which lasted only a few months on shelves.

    By Melanie Andrade 12 days ago Read More
  • Chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies on white background

    Oreo's Sister Cookie Didn't Survive The '80s, But We Want It Back

    These discontinued sandwich cookies were similar to Oreos, but they had a brighter look and slightly different feeling. Here's why folks miss them.

    By Moriah House 12 days ago Read More
  • A bag of Lay's potato chips being held up to the camera.

    The Discontinued Lay's Chips Literally No One Wants To See Again

    Lays brought out a healther type of chips that had a wow factor, but the reason it was discontinued won't have you craving it ever again.

    By Joe Hoeffner 15 days ago Read More
  • Selection of breakfast pastries

    Fans Call This Discontinued Pillsbury Pastry From The '70s 'Toaster Strudel's Older Cousin'

    Long before Toaster Strudels became a breakfast favorite, Pillsbury had a forerunner that delivered an equally delicious and somewhat similar pastry treat.

    By Moriah House 17 days ago Read More
  • Slice of pepperoni pizza being lifted with spatula with checkered tablecloth underneath

    This '00s Buffet-Style Pizza Chain Quietly Vanished, And You Probably Didn't Even Notice

    The pizza scene doesn't have many buffet-style chains, and there might be a reason for it. Just look at how this company from the 2000s faded from the industry.

    By Rolland Judd 18 days ago Read More
  • Close up of assorted store-bought cookies

    The Ooey-Gooey Grocery Store Cookie From The Late '80s We'll Likely Never See Again

    It feels like good things never last, like these yummy filled cookies from the Keebler brand. Here's what they were like and why we miss them so much.

    By Lottë Reford 19 days ago Read More
  • Hostess product boxes up close including Twinkies and Zingers.

    The Decadent Hostess Dessert From The '80s We'll Probably Never Taste Again

    The 1980s were certainly a memorable time, but not everything from that era has stuck around -- like this discontinued Hostess treat that we dearly miss.

    By Dennis Lee 20 days ago Read More
  • A number of Hostess snacks, including Twinkies.

    The Twinkie-Like Hostess Snack From The '70s That You'll Probably Never Get To Eat Again

    From the '70s to the early '90s, Twinkie fans could enjoy the original version and a chocolatey variation with a different name. Unfortunately, it's long gpne.

    By Joe Hoeffner 20 days ago Read More
  • Trader Joe's refrigerated section with various products and two customers standing in front.

    Trader Joe's Discontinued This Popular Dupe, And Fans Are Losing It: 'I Just Fell To My Knees'

    Trader Joe's has a number of excellent dupe products riffing on popular brand-name items, but this one just got discontinued and fans are grieving.

    By Dennis Lee 1 month ago Read More
  • A truck advertising Culver's custards

    Culver's Disappointed Fans By Discontinuing This Beloved Frozen Treat Flavor

    Many of us have experienced our favorite fast food chain item disappearing from the menu, and for some Culver's patrons, it's this custard flavor.

    By Dylan Murray 1 month ago Read More
  • Exterior of a Howard Johnson's restaurant

    11 Long-Gone American Restaurant Chains Boomers Miss The Most

    Let's take a trip down memory lane to peruse some of the top American restaurant chains that are no longer around, but make boomers feel a swell of nostalgia.

    By Holly Riddle 1 month ago Read More
  • Various shapes of plastic containers with threaded tops next to each other

    Costco Shoppers Don't Just Miss This Discontinued Kirkland Treat — They Miss The Container It Came In Too

    This discontinued Kirkland Signature snack is one Costco shoppers remember fondly, but they miss the container it came in almost as much as the food itself.

    By Haley McNamara 2 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of a chocolate bar with nuts in it.

    This Discontinued Chocolate Bar Rivaled KitKat In The '70s; Boomers Remember It Well

    KitKat may be more famous these days, but back in the 1970s this discontinued chocolate bar was a prominent rival that fans still think of fondly.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 months ago Read More
  • Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, Geri Halliwell, and Melanie Chisholm of the Spice Girls at the 14th Annual MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, 4th September 1997.

    How Much A Piece Of Vintage Spice Girls Bubble Gum May Be Worth Today

    Spice Girls had a limited edition bubblegum that came out around the time their move debuted. Here's how much an unopened box is worth today.

    By Kristine Belonio 2 months ago Read More
  • The Cracker Barrel Lunch & Dinner menu on top of other menus at the restaurant chain

    We're Still Not Over This Cracker Barrel Dessert That Disappeared Without Warning

    The cries of Cracker Barrel's fans remain unheard, as the company hasn't made any moves to bring back the dessert that was discontinued out of nowhere.

    By Dylan Murray 2 months ago Read More
  • A Dairy Queen Blizzard with sprinkles on top

    11 Dairy Queen Blizzard Flavors That Flopped Right Into Early Retirement

    Not every Dairy Queen Blizzard can become a permanent menu star. While some flavors were instant successes, others barely made it through a promotional run.

    By Andy Beth Miller 2 months ago Read More
  • Close up of Campbell's soup can

    Discontinued Campbell's Soups We Wish Would Return

    Campbell's has released tons of soups over the years, but not all have stuck. We wish the company would re-launch these (like a surprising fruit selection).

    By Michael Palan 2 months ago Read More
  • U.K. war ration cans on wooden shelves

    This Salty Fritter Was All The Rage During WWII, But You Rarely Find People Eating It Now

    If you enjoy fried foods, you'll probably like this popular salty fritter from WWII. Though no longer a staple, you can still find it in this one country today.

    By Moriah House 2 months ago Read More
  • Silhouettes of two cowboys on horses with sunset behind them

    The Rock-Hard Food Cowboys Smashed Apart With Guns Before Eating (Yum)

    When it comes to what cowboys ate back in the day, there's one thing that sounds particularly unappealing. Its hardness was just one of the many problems.

    By Kathy Bradshaw 2 months ago Read More
  • A variety of pizzas in boxes

    This Pizza Topping From The '90s Lets You Eat Your Appetizer And Entree In One Bite

    The 1990s were a wild time, not least because they were topping their pizzas with an unusual ingredient that we usually prefer as an appetizer or side.

    By Kat Olvera 2 months ago Read More
  • Interior of a Cracker Barrel location

    The Fried Fish Dinner From Cracker Barrel We May Never Eat Again

    When restaurants drop a favorite meal from its menu, customers feel the sting of regret. Some Cracker Barrel fans are still mourning the loss of one fish dish.

    By Brian Udall 2 months ago Read More
  • View of a Sam's Club Cafe, with signage prominently displayed

    The Discontinued Sam's Club Food Court Favorite That Was The Perfect Shopping Snack

    The Sam's Club food court has menu items rotating in and out on the regular, but this food court favorite is one that members wish would come back.

    By Paul Gaita 2 months ago Read More
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