During a conversation on twitter about which packet of
crisps would win in a fight it became clear rather early on that rules would be
needed to ensure a fair fight.
The contenders in this friendly match were Monster Munch Vs
Space Raiders.
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| New skool |
Being a monster and/or raider from space have both
advantages and disadvantages alike.
Oh yes, they are both maize based smacks but being from
space would presumably mean oxygen is not your gaseous element of choice and so
the chances are you may be short of breath rather quickly, assuming you don’t have
breathing apparatus which you probably would being from space. Plus you would
have the advantage of laser guns. As for monsters, they tend to spend most of their
time under beds or hiding in cupboards so hand to hand combat would be your preferred
battle ground of choice, however bright lights, Dads and or tough enough Mums
only need to leave the landing light on and monsters are worse than useless.
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| old skool |
See, it’s not as easy as you first thought to find a winner.
So here are the rules for CRISP FIGHT CLUB.
Rule 1: Adhere to the rules.
Rules ARE NOT there to be broken, they are there for your safety
and to ensure a clean fight.
Rule 2: Stick to your own kind.
Potato based snacks should not fight corn or maize crisps. In
a similar way to boxing, different categories exist to ensure a fair fight.
Rule 3: how to win a fight:
- 3a)i) Taste – flavour is the all important number one rule here. If you just taste of thinly cut potato and/or corn, you are on a loser here baby. Too much flavour ie. All the dust is on one slice and it’s tastebud overload, ruining the enjoyment of the rest of your snack. Spread that flavour.
- 3a)ii) Variety – not only is taste important but differing tastes count towards winning points. ensure your crisp flavours are of sufficient variety that they offer something for everyone. Points are deducted for boring salt and vinegar/cheese and onion/salt. Extra points given for Dodo egg/Giraffe hair/hint of illusion etc.
- 3b) crunchability – a good crisp is a crispy crisp. You should make a noise similar to that of rotten tree falling in a wood full of thin sticks and wrapping paper. Soft and limp wins no prizes here.
- 3c) Size – as any woman and she will tell you that “SIZE COUNTS”. A winning crisp should be just big enough to fit in a mouth. Too big and you get crumbs – crumbs mean waste. Too small and it all gets fiddly and messy and guess what… more crumbs.
- 3d) Price – the cost of a bag of crisps should be reasonable. Some bags are more expensive than others, this does not always always mean value for money. The same is said for cheap bags of crisps. Cheapness should not mean cheapness.
- 3e) fresh air – this most important and falls in line with rule
- 3d. Upon opening a bag of crisps the consumer should not be met with a bag of air. A bag of crisps should be just that – crisps… not air which could very well be a disgruntled factory workers fart.
4) Name – are your crisps just “crisps” or are they in fact
HERO BITES or LIP SMACKERS or whatever. Any name that encourages the consumer
to enjoy their bag of choice is awarded extra points.
5a) Perfectionism – this rule mainly applies to potato
crisps. Are the contents of the bag similar in appearance to the picture on the
bag? If a perfectly rounded golden disc is shown on the bag that is what you
should get. If upon opening you have in your position a collection of blackened
husks of what could very well be burnt human eye lids – you won’t win any
prizes here.
- 5b) for corn/maize/other crisps this rule applies if opening the bag one is met by a bag of dust and less than 66% fully formed crisps.
These rules made be extended, but for now there is enough, I
am sure, to find a suitable ultimate crisp.
MAY THE COMPETITION BEGIN!!!!!
Feel free to let me know which crisps should be entered into the contest and next time i go shopping, I'll get some and do a video or something.
cheers!