Choose Some Tasty Treats And We'll Guess Your Favorite Superhero
- by Dylan Dembrow
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- in Movies and TV
They don’t call them popcorn movies for nothing.
Indeed, superhero movies are ideal for snacking. Largely because they’re all about pure enjoyment, and what better way to enjoy something than by pleasing one’s taste buds while their eyes, ears, and mind are simultaneously being satisfied by the events unfolding on screen. Not to mention that just watching superheroes perform out of this world feats is enough to work up an appetite of one's own.
Movie theaters have come a long way from just serving popcorn. They have no shortage of candy, cold treats, and a number of other concession stand staples, like hot pretzels and chicken fingers. Some theaters have even taken to serving full-blown meals, which can even be delivered to the patron in the theater as opposed to making them wait in line. But there are still plenty of beloved snack foods that don't get served in theaters.
Of course, one can still enjoy these snacks while watching at home, and we're sure there are plenty of people who can't even start enjoying their snack until they've officially picked something out on Netflix to watch — which is no easy feat.
So let’s see if it’s possible to guess someone’s favorite superhero from their taste in snacks alone!
Butterfinger or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup?
Though both these treats might capitalize on the amazing combination of peanut butter and chocolate, they each take a very different approach. Whereas Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups remain faithful to the creamy texture of both ingredients, Butterfingers offer up a lot more crunchiness to the consumer. So which one do you prefer?
Plain potato chips or ruffles?
When it comes to dipping potato chips, sometimes it’s just best to stick with the plain flavor and let the dip be the star of the show. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with the texture. So would you prefer a smoother, more delicate plain chip? Or do you want the chip to have a little more crunch?
Twinkies or Sno Balls?
Twinkies may seem like the more popular of the two, but they were the once that were actually taken off the shelves for a brief time between 2012 and 2013. But maybe you never really missed them anyway, especially if you’re a fan of the coconut and marshmallow exterior that the Sno Ball has to offer.
Popcorn with butter or popcorn with cheese?
It’s hard to think of any other pairing in the snack food world that is as well-known as popcorn and butter. But there are still plenty of other toppings that people love to put onto their popcorn, ranging everywhere from chocolate to cheese. So would you rather have some powdered cheese over butter?
Snickers or PayDay?
Both Snickers and PayDay candy bars contain peanuts, nougat, and caramel. The one thing the PayDay is lacking, of course, is a chocolate coating, which is inevitably what’s made the Snicker’s a better selling candy. But that doesn’t mean you have to like it more.
Bagel Bites or Pizza Logs?
Pizza may be one of the best foods to et while watching a superhero movie (or while doing anything else, for that matter). But it’s admittedly more of a meal than a snack. However, there’s far more than just one way to get pizza into your mouth without ordering an actual pizza.
Oreos or Chips Ahoy?
Oreos are the best selling cookie in the United States, and for good reason too. They have a perfect mixture of textures and flavors, which only get better when they’re dunked into milk. Chips Ahoy are also great for dunking, but are they really the best way to enjoy a chocolate chip cookie?
Nacho Cheese Doritos or Cool Ranch Doritos?
Maybe the most intense rivalry in the entire snacking world, many people have very strong opinions over which one of these Doritos is the best. While Nacho Cheese is largely considered the first mainstream flavor, many argue that Cool Ranch offers up a kind of flavor that’s not found on a lot of other snacks.
Chocolate or Vanilla ice cream?
Here’s another face-off that a lot of people probably won’t be on the fence about. Chocolate seems like it’s the far more popular flavor of the two. But arguably, vanilla might lend itself better to more toppings since it’s flavor is a bit of a blank slate. So which one would you rather have?
Milky Way or 3 Musketeers?
Here’s a rivalry that might come down to a preference in the packaging alone, as both Milky Way and 3 Musketeers are very similar in ingredients and taste. However, if you are counting calories, you might want to stick with the Milky Way, which has slightly fewer calories than its rival.
Cheddar and Sour Cream Chips or Sour Cream and Onion Chips?
It’s hard to find someone that doesn’t enjoy cheese, even if they have to limit the kind they can eat due to lactose intolerance. It is not hard, however, to find someone that’s not a huge fan of onions — which have a very strong, distinct flavor. Not to mention that they can leave one's breath smelling bad for hours on end.
Fritos or Bugles?
Here are two snacks for people that like things a bit on the simpler side. Both Fritos and Bugles are made from corn — though Fritos arguably have more of a corn taste. Fritos are also a lot easier for dipping since they’re all shaped like miniature scoopers anyway. But you can’t put them on your fingers like you can Bugles.
Nutty Bars or Zebra Cakes?
When it comes to sweet snacks, look no further than Little Debbie, who’s turned out a number of classic treats that many people remember fondly from their childhoods. Nutty Bars and Zebra Cakes continue to be quite popular today. But which one you like more will probably come down to your preference of chocolate or vanilla.
Warheads or Sour Patch Kids?
Of course, not all snacks are either sweet or salty. Some are sour, like Warheads and Sour Patch kids. While seeing how many of these you can eat at once can be quite the challenge, both have a sour coating that goes away after a few seconds, giving the consumer something sweet to enjoy afterward.
Almond Joy or Mounds?
Whether it be because of the flavor or the consistency — there are a lot of people out there who do not enjoy coconut. Which means they’d probably want to steer clear of both of these snacks. Otherwise, you'll need to decide if you'd rather almonds with milk chocolate or no almonds and dark chocolate.
Custard doughnut or jelly doughnut?
These days, there is no shortage of things you can get both inside or on top of a doughnut. But it seems like a custard and jelly filling have been a staple of the doughnut world for decades (if not centuries). So would you rather have a creamy filling or something that’s a little more fruity?
Sno-Caps or Cookie Dough Bites?
If you end up going to the theaters often to catch the latest superhero movie, then you likely already know that Sno-Caps and Cookie Dough Bites are a staple of most concession stands. Some people even like to add the Sno-Caps to their popcorn. While others prefer if their Cookie Dough Bites have been chilled beforehand.
Funyuns or Pork Rinds?
Funyuns and Pork Rings certainly aren’t the kind of snacks that a ton of people love. But they are certainly an alternative if you want to eat something crunchy and you need a break from chips. So would you rather have something oniony, or choose one of any number of flavors of pork rinds?
Beef Jerky or Slim Jim?
Most snack foods are heavy on carbs and pretty light on protein. So if you’re in the mood to snack, but you’re also a bit of a gym rat, you may want to reach for something like beef jerky or a Slim Jims instead. So would you rather have something that a little more natural or a little more processed?
Nestle Crunch or Kit Kat?
Chocolate is so rich and creamy that it really lends itself to being paired with something crispy or crunchy. This is no doubt what has made both the Nestle Crunch and the Kit Kat two of the best-selling candy bars of all time. So would you rather have the crisped rice or the wafer filling?
Combos or nachos?
Cheese is the perfect food to go with pretzels or chips. But if you’re just looking for a quick snack to sit down for a movie with, would it be worth the hassle to prepare everything that goes with making a plater of nachos? Or would you rather just pick up some combos at the local store?
BBQ Pringles or Original Pringles?
At this point, Pringles have so many flavors that we bet there are very few people who have tried them all. But BBQ and the Originals are bound to be two flavors that stick around forever. So are you a purest who prefers something a bit on the plain side? Or would you rather have something with more flavor?
Little Debbie Swiss Rolls or Chocolate Cupcakes?
Two of the more popular Little Debbie snacks, both the company’s Swiss Rolls and Chocolate Cupcakes have a lot of overlapping ingredients. As a result, they largely taste the same too. But many people have fond childhood memories of taking apart the Swiss Roll while they ate it, which might earn it more votes than the more-typical cupcake.
Goldfish or Cheez-Its?
When it comes to cheese flavored crackers, Goldfish and Cheez-It pretty much have the market locked down. But for something that is ostensibly the same, there’s definitely a noticeable flavor difference to the two. Not to mention that each has their own slew of varieties to choose from, including Xtra Cheddar Goldfish and Hot & Spicy Cheez-Its.
Peanut M&M’s or Pretzel M&M’s?
Some people like to think that the original M&M’s don’t get the recognition they deserve. But there are simply too many other chocolate candies out there that they can’t help but get lost in the shuffle. However, there’s not a ton of mainstream brands that turn out chocolate-covered peanuts or pretzels. So which would you rather have?
Pop-Tarts or Eggos?
Breakfasts don’t get much simpler than popping a Pop Tart or an Eggo in the toaster. But whoever said that these snacks can only be enjoyed in the morning? So would you rather have a couple of Pop Tarts or some maple-syrup covered Eggos while watching your favorite superhero movie?
Original Cheetos or Flamin’ Hot Cheetos?
There are so many snacks that come flavored with cheese. Yet Cheetos continue to have a unique flavor that sets them apart from the rest of the pack. They’ve also turned out a number of new flavors in recent decades that have also enjoyed their fair share of popularity, including Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
Chex Mix or Trail Mix?
What started off as Chex cereal eventually made its way into Chex Mix by the late ‘50s, and there are plenty of variations available on the shelves today. However, if you’re more into watching what you eat (or you just want to concoct a mix of your own), you might be better sticking with something closer to trail mix.
Ritz Crackers or Wheat Thins?
Though they’re both simple crackers, Ritz and Wheat Thins have a very different taste and texture. While they both lend themselves to toppings, they can also be enjoyed on their own as a simple snack. But do you prefer the softer crunch and butter flavor of Ritz? Or would you rather have something crisper like Wheat Thins?
Plain Hershey’s Bar or Hersey’s Bar with Almonds?
The plain milk chocolate Hershey’s bar is one of the best-selling candy bars in the world. But for some people, they need something else added to their chocolate to make it worthwhile. The almonds not only make the flavor more complex, but they also added a variation to the consistency. So which do you prefer?
