France's festive façade, which boasts an array of exquisite delicacies and artisanal treats, is far from as refined as it seems. Behind the scenes, the country succumbs to its base desires just like anywhere else. A casual visit to a supermarket reveals a stark contrast – particularly in the crisp aisle.
There, an onslaught of peculiar flavors awaits, including blue cheese, falafel, and Flemish stew crisps. The idea that one would willingly devour butter crisps is almost laughable, reminiscent of American fairs where fried sticks of butter are supposedly devoured with relish.
The global crisp flavoring industry operates in a state of lawlessness, refusing to let potato be simple, salted goodness. In the UK, there's a dark history of questionable flavors during the holiday season – who could forget gingerbread Doritos or limited-edition Beef Wellington Walkers? Even Marks & Spencer got in on the act with "prosecco and winter berry" as a flavor for a savory snack.
As one wonders what other outlandish flavors might emerge, it's clear that even France is not immune to its baser impulses. The prospect of foie gras crisps or profiterole-tasting snacks seems almost too far-fetched to contemplate – but perhaps it's only a matter of time before such ideas become a reality.
There, an onslaught of peculiar flavors awaits, including blue cheese, falafel, and Flemish stew crisps. The idea that one would willingly devour butter crisps is almost laughable, reminiscent of American fairs where fried sticks of butter are supposedly devoured with relish.
The global crisp flavoring industry operates in a state of lawlessness, refusing to let potato be simple, salted goodness. In the UK, there's a dark history of questionable flavors during the holiday season – who could forget gingerbread Doritos or limited-edition Beef Wellington Walkers? Even Marks & Spencer got in on the act with "prosecco and winter berry" as a flavor for a savory snack.
As one wonders what other outlandish flavors might emerge, it's clear that even France is not immune to its baser impulses. The prospect of foie gras crisps or profiterole-tasting snacks seems almost too far-fetched to contemplate – but perhaps it's only a matter of time before such ideas become a reality.
how many weird flavors are out there in the crisp world!!! who needs butter crisps when you've got blue cheese or falafel, right? 
and don't even get me started on gingerbread Doritos... that's a whole different level of crazy 
. france might have its fancy-schmancy festive treats, but let's be real, the uk has been getting weird with their flavors for years 
. i'm just waiting to see what other wild ideas come out next – maybe even some foie gras crisps? that's just too rich for my blood 
I'm good with a simple salted or cheese flavored crisp, you know? The industry needs to chill out and focus on making some decent, wholesome snacks for once! 
I mean, come on! Who thought putting butter in a crispy stick was a good idea? 
. Can't they just leave potatoes alone and keep it simple, you know? Salt and pepper are all a crisp needs. These weird flavors are just for attention-seekers who want to make a quick buck 
. Mark my words, if I see profiterole-tasting crisps on the shelves, I'll be like "what's next, pizza-flavored air freshener?" 
. And don't even get me started on those weird flavors they come up with... gingerbread Doritos?! What's next, maple syrup and bacon flavored chips? 
It's like the crisp industry has lost all sense of decency 
. I mean, I know people love a good novelty snack, but come on! Can't we just stick to plain old salted goodness like grandma used to make? 