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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

.. Arctic rolls.

I thought they died out in the early 80s, but they sell them in my local supermarket (Waitrose, obviously, dahlings)

And! Apparently Um Bongo is still a thing too! Like I haven’t seen that for YEARS but Google tells me it’s still being made!

What surprising things from back in the day might surprise us to know you can still get?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Iv got one in the freezer love em

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Mumps and measles.... Damn anti vaxers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ruffle bars

They sell them in B&M

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jammy Faces Biscuits

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

Caramac

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Oh and aniseed balls are still alive and well too!

But the ones I had a few months ago no longer had a seed in the middle, it was a little square block instead.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Disco crisps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Salt n Shake

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Salt n Shake"

Sometimes the bag of salt is missing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Salt n Shake

Sometimes the bag of salt is missing.

That’s a complaint right there!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Salt n Shake

Sometimes the bag of salt is missing.

Nip into a cafe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Crispy pancakes !!!

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

battenburg cake....is there actually anyone under the age of 70 that likes this...

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"battenburg cake....is there actually anyone under the age of 70 that likes this... "

Me! I like it

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By *eplicant JoWoman
over a year ago

Sussex countryside

"battenburg cake....is there actually anyone under the age of 70 that likes this...

Me! I like it

Me too! Reminds me of Sunday tea at grannies

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"battenburg cake....is there actually anyone under the age of 70 that likes this...

Me! I like it

Me too! Reminds me of Sunday tea at grannies

Reminds me of church coffee mornings. You can get mini ones now

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan
over a year ago

Seen in far off places

I believe Um Bongo is d*unk in the Congo?

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By *harlotte SometimesWoman
over a year ago

Leafy Warwickshire

Party ring biscuits. Still with that extra sweet icing.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

Babycham, seen in my local shop.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Camp coffee.

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By *aucy tiggerWoman
over a year ago

Back where I belong

"Party ring biscuits. Still with that extra sweet icing.

I had those at my birthday party recently.....

Unfortunately we forgot to put them out, so I had to eat the whole packet!

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By *harlotte SometimesWoman
over a year ago

Leafy Warwickshire

"Party ring biscuits. Still with that extra sweet icing.

I had those at my birthday party recently.....

Unfortunately we forgot to put them out, so I had to eat the whole packet! "

Lucky you

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"Party ring biscuits. Still with that extra sweet icing.

I had those at my birthday party recently.....

Unfortunately we forgot to put them out, so I had to eat the whole packet! "

Terribly sorry for you having to take that drastic step.

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Friends of mine were drinking Tizer last weekend.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When my niece we around 4 she used to call Arctic Roll - Erotic Roll

Disgusting stuff

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The sponge on them tastes like sweet plastic.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do people still eat iced gem biscuits?

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan
over a year ago

Seen in far off places

"Camp coffee. "

Is that a kinda limp wristed Costa?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Walnut whips ..actually that doesn’t count really but now they’ve just removed the nut and called them Whips!

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Do people still eat iced gem biscuits?"

I hosted a supper party last week and the guests each brought a dish to share and one woman brought iced gem biscuits. Random !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Porno mags.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"Do people still eat iced gem biscuits?"

Yes, me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Literally no idea what Arctic rolls are... surprised to hear about Umbongo though

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"Literally no idea what Arctic rolls are... surprised to hear about Umbongo though

Arctic Rolls are lovely you should try one. Ice cream, jam and sponge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do people still eat iced gem biscuits?

I hosted a supper party last week and the guests each brought a dish to share and one woman brought iced gem biscuits. Random !"

God I remember them !!

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

"battenburg cake....is there actually anyone under the age of 70 that likes this... "

I like it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can’t believe you can still get wagon wheels !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"battenburg cake....is there actually anyone under the age of 70 that likes this...

I like it

Ditto

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Literally no idea what Arctic rolls are... surprised to hear about Umbongo though

Arctic Rolls are lovely you should try one. Ice cream, jam and sponge

I'm sold

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do people still eat iced gem biscuits?

I hosted a supper party last week and the guests each brought a dish to share and one woman brought iced gem biscuits. Random !"

I haven't seen them in the shops for ages.

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By *cduck and Blue eyesCouple
over a year ago

nr chester

"Caramac"
. It doesn’t taste the same though

damn those sugar police

Mrs blue eyes

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By *cduck and Blue eyesCouple
over a year ago

nr chester

"Salt n Shake

Sometimes the bag of salt is missing.

"
. Steel them form McDonald’s, they come in handy for all sorts

Mrs blue eyes

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By *onnie And Clyde9070Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

Star Bars. I remember the ad from the 70's of a single Star Bar at the bottom of a huge crater. I also remember them being rebranded as a peanut boost. I had no idea they'd made a return under their original name.

They're gorgeous.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ooooh Cabana bars ?!?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fray Bentarse pies ? I’m only suggesting so I could type the word fray ..

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"Caramac. It doesn’t taste the same though

damn those sugar police

Mrs blue eyes

They truly do suck the joy out of everything

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fray Bentarse pies ? I’m only suggesting so I could type the word fray .."

My husband used to love the steak one of those. It was more like gristle than steak

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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

"Ooooh Cabana bars ?!?!"

You can’t get these anymore sadly

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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

"Fray Bentarse pies ? I’m only suggesting so I could type the word fray .."

You do still get goblin puddings, those little yellow tins of insipid dough filled with dog food

That’s what it smelled like

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fray Bentarse pies ? I’m only suggesting so I could type the word fray ..

You do still get goblin puddings, those little yellow tins of insipid dough filled with dog food

That’s what it smelled like"

Oh god I remember those too .. made in the same factory as Chappie I think- we are getting a bit 1970s .. why was dog poo white ?

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"Fray Bentarse pies ? I’m only suggesting so I could type the word fray ..

You do still get goblin puddings, those little yellow tins of insipid dough filled with dog food

That’s what it smelled like

Oh god I remember those too .. made in the same factory as Chappie I think- we are getting a bit 1970s .. why was dog poo white ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hairy genitals

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Imps... Wish i could still get original STEAMED Jam rolly polly (not the modern short crust pastry version)last saw it in a transport cafe in 1977

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Soreen Malt Loaf

how the frig that's lasted so long is beyond me, Still I suppose its a lot stronger and stickir than blue tack

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

"Soreen Malt Loaf

how the frig that's lasted so long is beyond me, Still I suppose its a lot stronger and stickir than blue tack

Love malt loaf. They even had a winter spice version this year (well, I'd not seen it previously)

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"Soreen Malt Loaf

how the frig that's lasted so long is beyond me, Still I suppose its a lot stronger and stickir than blue tack

Love malt loaf. They even had a winter spice version this year (well, I'd not seen it previously)"

They do a banana one too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"battenburg cake....is there actually anyone under the age of 70 that likes this... "

Yes.....love love love it

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

"They do a banana one too. "

going to have to hunt down one of those

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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

You can still buy sweet spongy ready made flan cases and quick set gel for adding tins of fruit to.

Lovely and soggy for Sunday tea with tip top poured all over.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

lost !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fray Bentarse pies ? I’m only suggesting so I could type the word fray ..

You do still get goblin puddings, those little yellow tins of insipid dough filled with dog food

That’s what it smelled like

Oh god I remember those too .. made in the same factory as Chappie I think- we are getting a bit 1970s .. why was dog poo white ?

Because they used to use chalk as a thickening agent..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fray Bentarse pies ? I’m only suggesting so I could type the word fray ..

You do still get goblin puddings, those little yellow tins of insipid dough filled with dog food

That’s what it smelled like

Oh god I remember those too .. made in the same factory as Chappie I think- we are getting a bit 1970s .. why was dog poo white ?

Because they used to use chalk as a thickening agent.."

I love fray bentos pies

I wrestle to open them and then forget I didn’t read the cooking instructions at the bottom and have it suspended in The air 6ft to read

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ooooh Cabana bars ?!?!"
...Loved them back in the day..Are they still about.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do people still eat iced gem biscuits?"
I buy them nearly every week in Tesco.

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By *andom2chatMan
over a year ago

A Galaxy Far, Far Away & Spain

Bacardi Breezers (recently spotted in a bar & a shop in Spain so had to buy a couple for old times sake).

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By *harlotte SometimesWoman
over a year ago

Leafy Warwickshire

"Can’t believe you can still get wagon wheels ! "

Yes but they’re not as big as they used to be. Not as difficult to get a whole one in your mouth!

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By *ayMyName2018Man
over a year ago

Where the Wild Things Are

Pacers anyone? Striped mint flavoured opal fruits (NOT and never to be known as Starburst!)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can you still get Vesta curries?

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By *entileschiWoman
over a year ago

Norwich

Swizzels Rainbow Drops.

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By *alking DisasterWoman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"battenburg cake....is there actually anyone under the age of 70 that likes this... "

I do

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate

"battenburg cake....is there actually anyone under the age of 70 that likes this...

I do

Me too, I love a battenberg

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By *alking DisasterWoman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Soreen Malt Loaf

how the frig that's lasted so long is beyond me, Still I suppose its a lot stronger and stickir than blue tack

I like malt loaf too. Had some yesterday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cheetos and lucky charms. The American version cheetos though. These new European ones taste awful!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Soreen Malt Loaf

how the frig that's lasted so long is beyond me, Still I suppose its a lot stronger and stickir than blue tack

I like malt loaf too. Had some yesterday

They do a banana bread version. It's quite delicious

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

".. Arctic rolls.

I thought they died out in the early 80s, but they sell them in my local supermarket (Waitrose, obviously, dahlings)

And! Apparently Um Bongo is still a thing too! Like I haven’t seen that for YEARS but Google tells me it’s still being made!

What surprising things from back in the day might surprise us to know you can still get?

Laid?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oooohhh Mad Dog 20/20 and Hooch! Yum

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do people still eat iced gem biscuits?

I hosted a supper party last week and the guests each brought a dish to share and one woman brought iced gem biscuits. Random !

I haven't seen them in the shops for ages."

Asda in the biscuit department. They're sold in multi packs though.

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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

Clark’s “pasties” school shoes from the 70s and 80s

Are still available at Clark’s as “Happy Dreams”

Not dodgy sounding at all there

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By *alking DisasterWoman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Soreen Malt Loaf

how the frig that's lasted so long is beyond me, Still I suppose its a lot stronger and stickir than blue tack

I like malt loaf too. Had some yesterday

They do a banana bread version. It's quite delicious "

Yes, had some not that long ago. It was really nice!

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By *alking DisasterWoman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Oooohhh Mad Dog 20/20 and Hooch! Yum"

I stopped drinking hooch when they changed the recipe and stuck vodka in it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Salt n Shake

Sometimes the bag of salt is missing.

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there called plain??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Camp coffee. "
love it my sister makes the best coffee cake with it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do people still eat iced gem biscuits?

I hosted a supper party last week and the guests each brought a dish to share and one woman brought iced gem biscuits. Random !

I haven't seen them in the shops for ages.also home bargains 75p for six bags

Asda in the biscuit department. They're sold in multi packs though."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do people still eat iced gem biscuits?

I hosted a supper party last week and the guests each brought a dish to share and one woman brought iced gem biscuits. Random !

I haven't seen them in the shops for ages.

Asda in the biscuit department. They're sold in multi packs though."
also home bargains 75p bag of 6

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

"battenburg cake....is there actually anyone under the age of 70 that likes this... "

I love me a bit of Battenburg.

Saw a Frys Cream bar the other day. That's a blast from the past.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"Can you still get Vesta curries? "

Havent seem those for years.

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By *rivateparts!Man
over a year ago

Walking down the only road I've ever known!

"Can you still get Vesta curries?

Havent seem those for years. "

Yep you can still get Vista's in supermarkets

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

"Can you still get Vesta curries?

Havent seem those for years. "

My aunt used to eat them, we though she was posh lol

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By *cousesubsallyWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere out there

Pink wafer biscuits - still love them

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