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G Force Gushers!

Sheet, yo. It's the G Force Gushers, funked out with a gangsta twist.

Our vices grow lamer and less designer as we grow older; for me, it's become Gushers. Fruit snacks with gooey fruit sap inside. Freshen-Up gum without the gum. Good stuff, and has been for a long time. Notable for its advertising campaign featuring kids so empowered by Gushers snacks that their heads morph into oversized pieces of fruit, I've often looked to Gushers in my hour of need. They represent "feel good food." They look like little pricey jewels, but they're edible, and that makes you feel good. And now, they've taught me that the concept of "G Force" is visually represented by a pus-filled Staryu.

I'd put off trying the no-longer-so-new G Force Gushers sheerly out of loyalty to the originals, but I was high on crack while food shopping last night and decided, "what the hizzy?" Packaged in a box with weird art that's fairly absurd for a fruit snack brand, G Force Gushers are basically jumbo-sized regular Gushers, only this time, they're shaped like ninja stars. A bigger seller point comes by way of G Force Gusher's larger amount of inner fruit goo, which has a more watery consistency than the originals, is more vibrantly colored, and if you squeeze one of the candies, provides a sight undeniably akin to watching some fat ox pop an unripe boil on his forehead. Proof:

Gross as it looks, it still tastes neato. Like a piece of Starburst taking a messy shit down your throat.

Posted by Matt on 06/14/2006. E-mail me!



Discussion Thread: 116 comments

I always just walked in with stuff. The ushers at the movie theater in my neighborhood are the kids from the A.V. club at the local high school. Since I am about 6 foot 5, and 240 lbs., they kinda just say nothing and let out a sigh of wind as I walk past. Nothing quite as satisfying as frightening someone so bad that they are afraid to breathe without even trying. Try it once… guaranteed good time.

Chestnuts roasted by Old E @ 06/17/2006 8:58 AM


When I went to see Beauty and the Beast with this huge family, the mom walked right into the theater with a cooler full of sodas and plastic bags of homemade popcorn for everyone, and nobody said a word. It seemed so defiant.

Chestnuts roasted by Jessica Marie @ 06/17/2006 9:00 AM


Yeah, nothing says REBEL like sneaking food into BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. I am pretty sure that was more "Mom being broke from toting the whole fam to the movies" and less "Mom is totally punk rock". Hard to be defiant in an atmosphere such as that one.

Chestnuts roasted by Old E @ 06/17/2006 9:04 AM


I work at a movie theater, and we LET people bring food to their movies.

With that said, it’s the funniest thing in the world to see "sneaky" people with bulging coats and pockets.

Chestnuts roasted by Spoodles @ 06/17/2006 9:15 AM


Yeah, I remember some guy sneaking in a Snapple, only to have the jar roll out of his pant leg and all the way down to the front row of the theater. I would have just left it there, being too ashamed of my cheap attempt at thirst quenchiness to pick it up. He marched down in front of the screen laughing and carrying on. Even gave us a wave as he triumphantly picked up his Hidden, yet battered Snapple and trudged back to his seat. I swear I could just sit and watch stupid people do shit all day long.

Chestnuts roasted by Old E @ 06/17/2006 9:52 AM


OH MY GOD! It posted! I’ve been "spamming" for three weeks now!

I’m not going to post again for a while so it doesn’t think I’m spamming. But if it does think that…HI EVERYONE!

Chestnuts roasted by Spoodles @ 06/17/2006 10:03 AM


Holy crap. Holy crap. Okay, sorry to change the subject, but I am watching the best infomercial EVER. It’s a new electric grill, advertised by none other than HULK HOGAN! Half an hour of Hulk himself saying why his grill is better than the George Foreman Grill, and two women telling him that he "thought of everything" with the grill. For $150 you too can own the Hulk Hogan Ultimate grill, guys!

Chestnuts roasted by Vegan Mike @ 06/17/2006 10:11 AM


Hulk: Okay, now we’re going to take it up to a whole other level. We’re gonna make PIZZA.

Lady: Pizza on a grill? No way!

Hulk: Way.

I kid you not, guys.

Chestnuts roasted by Vegan Mike @ 06/17/2006 10:13 AM


I know your exhilaration, Spoodles! When I couldn’t post for days on end it was like having the DTs. I’ve had good luck the last week or so, but I’m holding my breath every time I hit post.
When I do sneak food I always figure as long as I’m not being blatant that nobody will bug me, since I usually go to the unfashionable multiplex in town and they should be happy for the business. That said, I thought that theaters made all their money from concessions so I thought y’all were supposed to be relatively vigilant about it.
Speaking of "as seen on TV" products, anyone seen the Lint-B-Gone? Ridiculous.

Chestnuts roasted by squee4242 @ 06/17/2006 11:36 AM


For those that can’t post/couldn’t post because Grey Matter thought you were spamming: Just reboot your cable modem (Assuming you’re using one..) If you don’t have a static IP address, this effectively gives you a new one. Then you should be able to post.

I had the same problem until I thought that must be what was going one. Unplug, replug, problem solved….

Chestnuts roasted by Cameron T. @ 06/17/2006 12:48 PM


Old E -I realize now it wasn’t defiant, it just seemed that way. Past tense man.

Regarding infomercials: no infomercial, with or without Hulk Hogan, will ever take the place that the Magic Bullet has in my heart.

Chestnuts roasted by Jessica Marie @ 06/17/2006 1:09 PM


jessicamare:
the magic bullet is the mostt amaaaaaaaaaaazin’ info-mercial ever!!
the drunk uncle and the surly/cantankerous/smoking/drunk aunt/grandmother: INCREDIBLE!!!
im goddamn happy that im not the only one who loves it!!

El-Josh-0

Chestnuts roasted by JoshC @ 06/17/2006 1:24 PM


It’s quotable, and I swear that Bob Odenkirk gets his informercial persona from the Magic Bullet guy. The best part is that you can’t help but be completely sold on the Bullet. I can’t wait to get one.

"Ooh, nachos, now those are my favorite!"

"Dinner’s always a production!"

Chestnuts roasted by Jessica Marie @ 06/17/2006 1:39 PM


Old E: "I swear I could just sit and watch stupid people do shit all day long."

That has got to be one of the truest statements ever typed into a comment box. Bravo.

Chestnuts roasted by Jedoc @ 06/17/2006 3:09 PM


Sometimes smart people do stupid shit, too. :(

Chestnuts roasted by Somethin' Funny. @ 06/17/2006 4:27 PM


My favorite part of any infomercial is the black and white disaster footage… Hell’s probably a house filled with regular stuff, but your IQ has been lowered to informercial-actor levels.

Chestnuts roasted by Welsh Rabbit @ 06/17/2006 6:40 PM


Well, to be fair, if your house was grainy and monochrome, you’d probably break your hip too.

Although I must say, that would be a pretty unpleasant eternity. All lying awkwardly in the middle of the floor in stretch pants. All half-heartedly calling for help in a tone of voice you’d normally use if they forgot to include fries with your order. All unable to put the emphasis on the proper syllables. Pretty harsh punishment.

Chestnuts roasted by Jedoc @ 06/17/2006 7:06 PM


I too love the Magic Bullet infomercial. I’ve seen those things at Target, and was soooo tempted to buy one.

We have one here for an Alluminum Alloy – it’s basically like sodor that is insanely awesome and will never come apart. The thing is absolutely entrancing. There’s a woman doing the voice over on it, and she’s so calm and monotone… It’s just her voice and a close up of Alluminum alloy eventually melting and bonding things. You just gotta see it for yourselves.

Chestnuts roasted by Ryane @ 06/17/2006 7:06 PM


It has been 13 days since Disney Part 1. I’m a sad panda…

Chestnuts roasted by Ragnarok @ 06/17/2006 7:48 PM


Ryane – I’m sold. Sign me up for like five.

Chestnuts roasted by Jessica Marie @ 06/17/2006 8:32 PM


I love all the swipes the Magic Bullet guy takes at Berman the drunk.
Thanks for the info, Cameron! I do most of my posting from my mobile but that advice will be handy.
Has anybody watched Meerkat Manor on Animal Planet? It’s genuinely riveting television. And so cute! Gorillas Revisited with Sigourney Weaver was great too. As soon as I have the extra scratch I’m going to adopt one. A gorilla, that is, not Bill Murray’s baby momma.

Chestnuts roasted by squee4242 @ 06/17/2006 8:33 PM


I just watched the Magic Bullet infomercial on google videos. So, does anyone know how it differs from an everyday food processor?

I wanted to watch the Hulk Hogan grill infomercial, but couldn’t find it.

Chestnuts roasted by Jeff @ 06/17/2006 8:48 PM


Would you put your food processor in the microwave? Can you put a Re-sealable Lid on your food processor and just throw it into the fridge, saving time AND energy costs? Can you turn your food processor into a blender AND a Juice Extractor? I think not. ;)
There’s a video on the http://www.asseenontvnetwork.com/hulkhogangrill/?cid=225845">Ultimate Grill website but I don’t see any appearances by the Hulkster.

Chestnuts roasted by squee4242 @ 06/17/2006 9:15 PM


:D Squee, they need YOU on that infomercial!

Chestnuts roasted by Ryane @ 06/17/2006 9:30 PM


Whoo, 100th post!

My favorite Magic Bullet infomercial quote is…

Hazel: "Garlic! Stinky, nasty garlic!"

Chestnuts roasted by Hey I'm Jeff @ 06/17/2006 10:04 PM


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