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The Great Gross-Off: Three-Way Breakfast Cereal Battle Royale!

The Great Gross-Off: Three-Way Breakfast Cereal Battle Royale!

Jeff Giles August 1, 2011 8

The Great Gross-Off is probably my oldest Web series, and also my most infrequent, so I won’t blame any of you for not remembering that when I started it — way, way back in

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Random Play: The Hostess Chocodile

Random Play: The Hostess Chocodile

Robin Monica Alexander August 17, 2010 6

Twinkie dipped in chocolate, or dessert of the gods? In her latest Random Play, Robin Monica Alexander sings the praises of the Chocodile

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The Great Gross-Off: Cupcake Pebbles

The Great Gross-Off: Cupcake Pebbles

Jeff Giles January 11, 2010 56

If you know anything about dessert, you know cupcakes are the hottest thing around, and have been for years. Wherever you look, cupcakes are huge — often literally, what with all the kits you

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Product Review: Heritage Dr. Pepper

Product Review: Heritage Dr. Pepper

Matt Wardlaw January 11, 2010 39

In his solo hit “Heart of the Matter,” Don Henley famously sang that “if you keep carryin’ that anger, it’ll eat you up inside.” While I’m all for forgiveness where deserved, I’m also all

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The Great Gross-Off: Taco Bell’s Bacon Cheesy Potato Burrito

The Great Gross-Off: Taco Bell’s Bacon Cheesy Potato Burrito

Matt Wardlaw July 14, 2009 23

Ever looked at a burrito and thought, "That could use some potatoes"? Taco Bell is one step ahead of you -- and Matt Wardlaw has braved its starchy depths

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The Great Gross-Off: Boston Cream Pie Toaster Strudels Edition

The Great Gross-Off: Boston Cream Pie Toaster Strudels Edition

Jeff Giles October 6, 2008 18

It’s long been claimed as the official dessert of Boston, but it was created by a French chef — so even if you’ve never actually eaten one, you know the Boston cream pie has

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The Great Gross-Off: M&M’s Premiums Edition

The Great Gross-Off: M&M’s Premiums Edition

Jeff Giles September 8, 2008 13

Dear Everyone Who Ever Said I’d Never Amount to Anything: Suck it. Do you see what I have here? You do? Let me spell it out for you anyway: I have a box of

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The Great Gross-Off: Chocolate Mix Skittles Edition

The Great Gross-Off: Chocolate Mix Skittles Edition

Jeff Giles June 17, 2008 10

Ah, Skittles. Remember that good old-fashioned rainbow of fruit flavors? Remember when it just came in that friendly red package, and you could eat a full three-quarters of the bag before you started to

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The Great Gross-Off: Java Pop (Hazelnut) Edition

The Great Gross-Off: Java Pop (Hazelnut) Edition

Will Harris May 28, 2008 22

When I saw that our beloved leader, Mr. Giles, had revived this feature, my heart leapt with joy. “At last!” I thought. “A legitimate excuse for eating and drinking really weird shit!” Of course,

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The Great Gross-Off: Snickers Adventure Bar Edition

The Great Gross-Off: Snickers Adventure Bar Edition

Jeff Giles May 21, 2008 14

Welcome back to the Great Gross-Off! Those of you who weren’t loyal Jefitoblog readers may not remember this series — Lord knows I’ve let it lie dormant long enough — but it was a

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