Because you can’t get enough 1980s history and you’re patiently waiting on episode 3 of Lexual Does The 80s, enjoy this minisode! What foods were invented in the 1980s? (Hint: One was baby carrots) Why was the McRib invented? What were 1980s eating habits like? What were the coke vs pepsi wars? Why was the cajun food trend misleading? What was the Alar apple scare? Do you like hot backpack sushi or captain crunch with sugar sandwiches? Or are lunchables, micro magic, or Care Bear waffles more your style? What the f*ck was a McPizza? Get answers to all of these food questions and more!
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[Zagat guide, Chef Paul Prudhomme, Burger King, Wendys, Salad Bar, The Breakfast Club, Allie Sheedy, Molly Ringwald, Nintendo Cereal System, Food insecurity, food pantries, hunger, Ronald Reagan, jelly beans, California Raisins, Reeses Pieces, New Coke, Trivia, Nostalgia]
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