{"id":38336,"date":"2019-07-29T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=38336"},"modified":"2019-07-28T21:29:27","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T07:29:27","slug":"fried-chicken-candy-lobster-candy-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2019\/07\/29\/fried-chicken-candy-lobster-candy-review\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Archie McPhee Fried Chicken and Lobster Candies"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Archie<\/p>\n

Fried Chicken and Lobster Candy are the latest \u201cI dare you to eat this\u201d candy from Archie McPhee, which offers a wide variety of wild and weird products. Previous confectionery offerings included coal, bacon, wasabi, and gravy. And now you can save all the hassle of preparing fried chicken or lobster and just eat them as candy instead. <\/p>\n

\"Archie<\/p>\n

How are they? They’re bad. Epically bad. (Even Archie McPhee categorizes them on the website as \u201cbad candy.\u201d) Of course, I didn\u2019t expect these to be good, but last year I tried Mr. McPhee\u2019s candy canes that were clam and mac & cheese flavored<\/a> (not together; that would be gross). They were somewhat palatable, even if they missed the mark as far as replicating the intended taste. These varieties do bring out the stated flavors a little more, but they are truly awful. <\/p>\n

\"Archie<\/p>\n

Besides having a less-than-pleasing appearance, the fried chicken version had a bit of burnt, sitting-out-for-three-hours smell to it. These made me think of when you go to your favorite fast food chicken joint just before closing time \u2014 which as a former fast food worker I highly recommend against \u2014 and you get whatever was sitting under the heat lamp about to be tossed in the trash. <\/p>\n

\"Archie<\/p>\n

As for the taste, it reminded me of overcooked fried chicken skin, and not even good fried chicken. I\u2019m talking school lunch or low-level buffet fried chicken. <\/p>\n

Unfortunately, things got even worse when the lobster version entered my mouth. <\/p>\n

\"Archie<\/p>\n

It had no real smell at first, although after sucking on it for a bit, it exudes a rather fishy odor. The taste was almost indescribable. Granted, much of my recent lobster-eating experience involves either a fast food seafood restaurant or food truck, which may or may not be serving actual lobster, but I have done the whole wear a bib and use that fancy lobster claw crushing thing in the past. <\/p>\n

\"Archie<\/p>\n

This taste did not bring me back to any of those, but I imagine it might be what lobster would taste like if you left it in the fridge for a month and then decided to take a bite. This one got spit out even faster than the fried chicken flavor. <\/p>\n

\"Archie<\/p>\n

The only positive thing I can say about this experience is that the package designs are pretty solid. The image of the smiling lobster dousing him or herself with butter is both disturbing and delightful. <\/p>\n

Are you curious what would happen if you tried both candies at the same time? Because I care deeply for your gastrointestinal safety, I decided to answer the question for you. The answer: gagging and near vomiting. But if you need to produce some actual puke to get out of going to school or prove to your boss that you need to leave work early, this might do the trick. <\/p>\n

As harsh as this review might be, I\u2019m a fan of strange, disgusting and creative food, so I do have to give Archie McPhee credit for putting these out. They would make a good gag gift, or if you are truly evil, maybe mix a few of these in with some regular wrapped hard candy and set up a hidden camera. Hilarity will surely ensue.<\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/strong> $5.95 each
\nSize:<\/strong> 2.5 oz. box (about 12 pieces)
\nPurchased at:<\/strong> mcphee.com<\/a>
\nRating:<\/strong> 1 out of 10 (both flavors)
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong> The packaging says to call Archie McPhee for nutritional info. Since I didn\u2019t finish a single piece and don\u2019t ever intend to, I felt no need to call.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fried Chicken and Lobster Candy are the latest \u201cI dare you to eat this\u201d candy from Archie McPhee, which offers a wide variety of wild and weird products. Previous confectionery offerings included coal, bacon, wasabi, and gravy. 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