Is crunchy cereal really that important to you?
Posted on February 18th, 2008 – 11:00 AMBy Michael Rand
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We suspect there are quite a few cereal connoisseurs among the RandBall faithful. On their behalf, we present what reader Don S. calls “the most needless invention of all time.” We tend to agree. We like a little bit of sogginess in our cereal. But we digress. Let’s let Don talk about the “Eat Me Crunchy” bowl.
I just saw a commercial on the Food Network (yes, I watch the Food Network) for the latest in cereal-eating technology. Now, the question of whether we really need new cereal-eating technology is a relevant one … isn’t the original concept of eating cereal enough? Apparently not to the British makers of the Eatmecrunchy cereal bowl.
Apparently, you put the milk in the bowl, put a SHELF in the bowl, and put the cereal on top. And the shelf has a little space where you push the cereal into the exposed milk. Ergo, cereal stays crunchy, milk stays milky, and never the twain shall meet until absolutely necessary.
Funny, I never have a problem with my Crunch Berries getting soggy in milk the old fashioned way …
But the funniest thing of all is the comments on the website, like this one from “Miss G” of Kent: “I ordered two Eatmecrunchy bowls for my daughter for Christmas. I also bought her a very expensive Jaeger cashmere cardigan. She loves the cardigan, but she uses one of the bowls every day and often tells me now much more she enjoys her cereals now. Thank you for such an insipired (sic) product.”
And it’s only 4.50 British pounds! Or $9 US!! Heck, what if I want two!!! That’s only $16 US!! What a bargain!!!
We couldn’t agree more. But perhaps you feel differently. Would you buy one of these contraptions?
18 Responses to "Is crunchy cereal really that important to you?"
First, let’s answer the real pressing question: Why does Don S. watch the Food Network?
Three words
Giada De Laurentiis!!!
I know I’m in the minority, but I like my cereal soggy. Who wants crunchy Captain Crunch tearing apart the roof of your mouth?
It’s worth noting that the product in question shares its name with the latest slur from Count Chocula in his ongoing beef with Captain Crunch.
Stu +2
let’s answer the real pressing question: Why does Don S. watch the Food Network?
I suppose you have a better idea on how to keep up with Rachael Ray, smartass?
jama, where’s your cow post?
Roughkat: don’t think for a minute that the Comely Missus Stu doesn’t have a subscription. Did you know that a 1/2 cup of mayonnaise mixed with two teaspoons of lemon juice and tabasco gives you a zesty dipping sauce for your fish sticks? Well, now you do.
If my mouth isn’t bleeding when I eat Captain Crunch, how will I even know what cereal it is?
Besides, Rice Krispies are better when soggy and being held together with honey as the glue. Mmmmmm…
And I’ve got to give a shout-out to Crispix. You’re so much better than Chex. Punk [redacted] Chex.
Seriously, Rand, I’ve tried to post four times today, and each times I get the stupid cowboy message. Does the Strib have an IT staff to solve that problem, or did they all get laid off too? I shouldn’t have to remember to copy all of my posts before I hit submit in case I may need to try again. And I’m in too foul of a mood (and lazy) to try typing them up again…
Stu: Did you know that EVOO stands for Extra Virgin Olive Oil?
Personally, I find it defeats the purpose of acronyms if you have to say what it means everytime…
Yummo.
Toonces, just keep hitting refresh until it goes through. That way you don’t lose your post.
- Strib IT staff….just kidding that’s all me with the work-around.
Rand
Just checked the email, I’ll get it to you by 1:30. That work?
Rachel Ray also has a daytime talk show. I only know this because I was unemployed for 5 months.
Apparently she likes good music, but good music doesn’t like her:
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/48406-rachael-ray-asks-battles-holy-fuck-to-play-sxsw-party
My special lady friend is sure that I’m going to one day leave her for Rachel Ray. Or at least that she’s on my list of 5. I’m not even sure how it started other than me watching the show a few times. FYI- I do the cooking at home and sometimes its nice to do a little more than just Hamburger Helper.
I do the cooking at home and sometimes its nice to do a little more than just Hamburger Helper.
Ditto and ditto.
CRUNCHY CEREAL FOR DUMMIES
1. Open cereal box.
2. Pour cereal into mouth.
3. (optional) Drink milk.
