The existence of this food shows how screwed we are (Page 2)

Yes, the flavor sounds horrid.

If you want to get into that debate, fine. But I know what farm my pork comes from and exactly the 3 ingredients in it to cure into bacon. Especially since I usually do it myself.

So yes, I would classify this watermelon cookie product as similar to the mass-produced 'turkey bacon' that is on store shelves. I never said anything about 'fat' and do not have a problem with foods that contain a lot of fat. I have a problem with the chemicals that are processed to make things look like food products. Again, why not just eat watermelon?

Originally posted by KSH Gross. There was a couple behind in line at the Target on Sunday... they had frozen chicken-n-biscuits, Totino's frozen pizzas, WATERMELON OREO COOKIES, and some other unhealthy items. As expected, they weren't fit or the least bit healthy looking. I feel sorry for people in this world who are eating themselves to death with nasty food that shouldn't be consumed on a regular basis. Sure, I get the occasional cheat item, but a basket full of junk food is not good.

Exactly.

I went to a HS graduation party in our small town a month ago, and the food served was almost all processed crap.  My kids--who will eat ANY good food--were really struggling with the options (yay!).

My husband and I had a discussion later about how most of the people at that party eat that way all day, every day.  We felt bleh from eating a small amount. I can't imagine how bad I would feel if that was my main diet.

Great example of this--got gas at Casey's this morning, and a huge guy with a riding lawn mower on flatbed, came out from the store with a 48oz big gulp, and two 32oz Gatorades.  Pack of smokes in the front shirt pocket.  Damn.

I love going to the fair. 

There are a couple of food items that I get there--and only there--once every couple of years.  If you live in Iowa and you don't go to the Iowa State Fair every few years, well, it's just weird.  Giant Slide--check. Butter Cow (Elvis, whatever)--check.  Corndog--check. Bauder's chocolate peppermint ice cream sandwich (one of the most unbelievable things I have ever put in my mouth; try one if you go)--check.

People watching--absolutely priceless.

You see, you've encouraged a few people to try these! You're like a Watermelon Oreo shill :)

My dad's cousin owns the deep fried Oreo/Twinkie/whatever-else stand at the ISF. When I was a kid my Grandma owned the bumber cars and an ice cream stand. Ahhhhh memories.

My "can't resist" food at the fair is funnel cake, slathered in chocolate syrup.

/hijack