Crisps

[The Wyngardian]

'Horror crisps' are a big thing among my friends and I, what with us being mainly in our late 40s-early 50s and either horror or scifi enthusiasts. Or both. In fact, two or three books published have even touched on the subject in places- I contributed to another, but then the publisher buggered orff to work for Nicholas Winding Refn, the editor moved in with his missus and then the pandemic happened, so that was the end of that...

As for crisps, I wouldn't say I'm addicted to them, but by GOD do I love them: they're my ultimate comfort food. Unfortunately, as well as being pretty fattening themselves, they tend to also taste their best when dipped in 'stuff' [hummus, taramasalata, cheese and chive dip, garlic and onion dip, sandwich fillers, mayo etc] so that in turn becomes another problem!! I REALLY am trying to cut down: I moved onto vegan cheese to circumvent THAT particular addiction, but even vegan crisps are just as full of calories and starch, and other than root vegetable crisps [which are bloody expensive] there's no other substitute out there!!!

If I had to pick a favourite, it would HAVE to be Brannigans Ham & Mustard, although I'm also very fond of McCoys steak, pickled onion Monster Munch, cool original Doritos, Walkers cheese and onion, spicy tomato Wheat Crunchies [don't half play havoc with my allergy though] Frazzles, Tangy Toms, ANY flavour of Seabrooks or Kettle Chips [all gluten free!!] those fish and chip vinegar ones whatever they're called, and for old times' sakes, Quavers, Squares, Skips and what are the long thin ones called? De-smegging licious the lot of them. I do still miss the old Smiths with the salt shaker bag though....

[Heather74]

Farmer Browns

[Heather74]

This might be a new to the forum find?
1970's Smiths Krazy Krunchers crisp packet, sticker & free toy form.

[Heather74]

Walkers Spicy Sausage

Don't think we've had mention of these before?
Fantastiks


awesome finds
Welsh Bensons Dragon crisps



Rileys

Rileys

My local greengrocers used to sell these crisps, later on they sold Richmond's crisps which wern't as nice.
Murphy Roast OX

This might be a new to the forum find?
Smiths Krazy Krunchers

[Heather74]

Smugglers

[Heather74]

And Golden Wonder Marmite

[Heather74]

Rancheros with Gemstone offer

[Heather74]

Battle Bags Fighter Planes

[George 1978]

I always associate Smiths with Monster Munch (which Walkers took them over) and Smiths Crisps (with the potatoes in the field singing to the tune of Bobby's Girl).

[Richard1978]

Smiths seemed to be the biggest brand for years, but were bought up in the early 1990s.

[George 1978]

I have always wondered why Walkers Crisps seem to be Britain's most recognised brand, compared to Smith's, KP or Golden Wonder. Even then I am certain that some brands are regional and are only advertised in the North East and places like that. Tudor was one of them I believe.

They are a bit like brands of bread - some are national while others are not.

[Heather74]

Smiths Salt and Shake

[beccabear67]

Smiths were the ones Pattie Boyd advertised. Which ones had the little salt packet you had to add and shake up? My Mum remembers in visiting Holland in the '70s there were plain crisps but doesn't remember there being any kind of salt packet. She didn't like their raw bacon or other raw (but probably smoked) things like eels and herrings there either!

[Heather74]

Smiths Savoury Vinegar featuring an offer for a Magic pad

[Heather74]

Beef Burger Outer Spacers