• coaxil@lemmy.zip
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    8 hours ago

    It’s it just me, or, are the current day versions of these way way way toned down compared to the 90s versions?

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      7 hours ago

      They are nothing like they used to be. The old ones could physically damage your mouth, a layer of skin would peel off from acid burns if you went at them for a while. Probably inappropriately acidic. In the intervening years, litigation has become more routine, I don’t think they want to get sued for Little Jimmy’s pain and suffering - let alone a choking case.

      I got a few of these that were actually sweet through and through, no sour at all, was so disappointed. Anything with the Warheads brand is like this now.

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        7 hours ago

        I still get infections in my mouth if I have more than, like, two in a sitting. And then my mouth hurts for a week.

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      8 hours ago

      Could be that or could be your tastebuds as a kid couldn’t handle strong flavors as well. I remember those fireball things being pretty hot but as an adult they weren’t spicy at all

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        7 hours ago

        I have thought about this, but I also recall the white sour coating just falling off the ones ones and also a small pile being left behind in the packet.