The first time gobbling down a pack of Pop Rocks was like you creating your own magic show. Don’t front like you weren’t in awe of those mini firework-esque sugared
We remember Faygo pop, specifically in places like Pittsburgh and Detroit, but no matter what region or hood you’re from, you can surely find soda pops and purple/red drinks at
Remember being pretty grossed out by those Hot Pickles wrapped in their little plastic pouches? But you wouldn’t dare catch us going after someone’s snack. That was a sure way
Lemonheads were low key sour, but don’t get ahead of yourself by trying to bite down on one. Those mugs are incredibly too hard, don’t risk a chipped tooth.
Pork rinds or skins have always been a favorite, but pork rinds ain’t pork rinds without them being soaked in hot sauce. You’re eating them wrong if you didn’t dab
Quarter waters are always a fave amongst the youngin’s. Now if only they could peel back the aluminum foil on top without spilling the juice. It takes patience and dedication,
Can we just declare Now and Laters the goat of hood candy? Keeping it mad simple with the wax paper covering (well maybe not that simple since you sometimes had
You can’t just mess with any flavor of Corn Nuts, because they aren’t all equal. The barbeque ones are litty and a nice way to get a little protein when
Part of what makes the hood so special is that we have our own little unique section of hood snacks to call our own. From Pixie Sticks to Kool-Aid, pickles and bags of Flamin’ Hot popcorn, the corner store, gas station, or bodega (whatever you grew up calling it), was the plug and faithfully supplied what you needed.
You can’t walk down memory lane without recollecting on those goodies you used to be so hyped to have your homie grab whenever they stopped by the corner store to cash a check and grab a loosie.
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