Originally published at: In praise of the circus peanut | Boing Boing
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I stan the fluffly orange circus peanut as well and not just because it seems universally reviled. It lets its freak flag fly and is what it is which is delicious. I also unironically enjoy Cincinnati chili and pineapple on pizza (but never with ham or canadian bacon).
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In praise of the circus peanut
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I must have no dignity because I looked at that jello “salad” recipe and I would eat it happily. I’m tempted to make it.
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Kinda like Sloe Gin - once you get sick from it, you’ll never ingest it again and even the smell is nauseating.
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I had some once that made my toes go numb after one measure. Never again.
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Oh, but getting sick on circus peanuts has to be the best-tasting throw-up of all the throw-up, no?
@anon59592690 - never had appendages go numb, so I’m clearly an amateur. I haven’t eaten them in ages, but they are yum in my memory.
Circus peanuts hold a special place in my heart. probably right below (or above?) where the stent will need to be inserted eventually.
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“polarizing candy” LOL. snorted at that one
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Oh, it was awful! I used to get sick from those pink and white Canada mints, too.
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These always seem to be coated with a weird gray film.
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Love me them circus peanuts. End of message.
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I visited my parents and they had a bag of this sort of candy, only in easter shapes and in different flavors. They were a little stale, but otherwise they are a good occasional candy. I like the texture.
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Synthetic banana. Look at it.
(do not approach without the appropriate gear)
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No! That award goes to Haribo gummi bears, IMHO. And you get a rainbow on the pavement.
Honestly, I grew up on Circus Peanuts because of my dad, but I don’t actually crave them. Of course, I would like to try the cherry ones. Those sound pretty good to me.
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…is the bomb.
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I’ve never gotten the general American revulsion for circus peanuts and candy corn, the two most hated candies (for Hallowe’en 2019, anyway — I Googled it). They’re both wonderful, in taste and texture.
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“A little song. A little dance. A little seltzer down your pants.”
Cognoscenti will understand that reference. In praise of the circus peanut.
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Does the chili replace the pizza sauce? Or is it dolloped on top of the cheese like a topping? I’m intrigued.
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ok, now ya done it.
now i am picturing a pizza topped with spaghetti, chili(ish) sauce and cheese with pineapple…
and i am actually thinking i might try that.
someone please stop me now.
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