Pringles
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DonkeyApple

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69,849 posts

198 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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Was wondering where to post this bit I'm pretty sure it's economics.

Has anyone noticed that Pringles are a fraction of the size they used to be?

Just opened a tube for the GP practice and I've not had any for years but they are tiny. Used to be much more snugg in the tin but now there is loads of space.

Countdown

49,407 posts

225 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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I've gone off Pringles for some reason, but yes, they do seem to be fewer per box.

Puggit

49,798 posts

277 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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I can do a trick where I flip the Pringles through the front of my mouth.

They haven't changed length, I can promise you!

nelly1

5,665 posts

260 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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They got smaller at the same time as they increased the number in the tin.

Now - how about Wagon Wheels?

ChiChoAndy

73,668 posts

284 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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Curley Wurleys used to be the size if scaffolding planks...

Eddw86

742 posts

216 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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Creme Eggs this year were frankly pathetic!

Night Runner

12,423 posts

223 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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I once got a Caterham in a Kinder egg...

jas xjr

11,309 posts

268 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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Trouble with pringles for me is the bitter aftertaste.

VeeFour

3,339 posts

191 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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Trouble with Pringles is that they're absolutely loaded with saturated fats and calories.

Probably one of the least healthy savoury snacks on the market.

Streps

2,457 posts

195 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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Night Runner said:
I once got a Caterham in a Kinder egg...
hehe

Open a bag of walkers from a multi pack and half of it consists of air

Halb

53,012 posts

212 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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VeeFour said:
Trouble with Pringles is that they're absolutely loaded with saturated fats and calories.

Probably one of the least healthy savoury snacks on the market.
Just finished a packet if chilli bacon...yumthumbup

VeeFour

3,339 posts

191 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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Halb said:
Just finished a packet if chilli bacon...yumthumbup
I can hear your arteries clogging up from here....

BertB

1,105 posts

254 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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The cans are bigger. Would imagine the maker realised their target market couldn't fit their podgy hands in the small tins.

Halb

53,012 posts

212 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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VeeFour said:
Halb said:
Just finished a packet if chilli bacon...yumthumbup
I can hear your arteries clogging up from here....
Was worth it! wink

Simpo Two

92,736 posts

294 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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Oh dear, marketing is at it again. Reduce the size, keep the price the same, you make 1p extra margin per unit and the mug punters will keep buying anyway.

Then a year or two later launch either 'Pringles Classic' or '30% bigger!' and charge 30% extra.

Diffy

114 posts

184 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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On the subject of pringles, most of my mates can put there hand to take them out, but iv to tilt it because my hand won't fit in.

Am I the only one ? smile

Halb

53,012 posts

212 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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Diffy said:
On the subject of pringles, most of my mates can put there hand to take them out, but iv to tilt it because my hand won't fit in.

Am I the only one ? smile
No. Do you live in Hobbiton?biggrin

DonkeyApple

Original Poster:

69,849 posts

198 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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jas xjr said:
Trouble with pringles for me is the bitter aftertaste.
You're thinking of marriage. biggrin

jas xjr

11,309 posts

268 months

Saturday 11th June 2011
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DonkeyApple said:
You're thinking of marriage. biggrin
Not for me. Very very happily married smile

Simpo Two

92,736 posts

294 months

Sunday 12th June 2011
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jas xjr said:
Not for me. Very very happily married smile
Your wife has your login details smile