Ginger Altoid: Cruel joke or simple error in judgement?

Ginger Altoids=bad joke played on innocent hipsters.

Really, though, ginger and mint?

Anyway, after spitting out the Ginger Altoid (and no, I'm not implying that I am in any way hip, just that that's obviously the demographic they're marketing to), I had to cleanse my palette with some good 'ol fashioned Jolly Ranchers. Remember those?

I am such a product of my youth.

And, for those who care, it was watermelon. Also, you can find those Jolly Rancher sticks at your local iParty. Because, as we know, despite containing the same chemistry as the Jolly Rancher suckers, the sticks somehow taste better. Can't explain it, but it's true. It's like the whole Motrin vs. Advil thing with me. Motrin works, Advil doesn't. They're both Ibuprofin, yet for some reason, Advil does nothing for me. Also, the cream version of Aspercreme seems to work better for me than the lotion version. Again, same contents, different effects.

It's probably all psychological. Everything with me seems to be psychological, so why not this?
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[Listening to: Pearl from the album Whirlpool by Chapterhouse]

Comments

[Jennie]

When I was in my first trimester, desperate for any safe relief from the day-long nausea, I was told to try ginger - Ancient Chinese Secret! Being generally too barfy to keep down bubbly ginger ale or even moderate volumes of ginger tea, ginger Altoids were my next thought.

Ugh. Mistake, that.

[jilbur]

The nice thing about Jolly Ranchers Stix is, you have the potential to accidentally amputate your damm tongue. How many other candies can double as a shiv in time of need? I'll have an Apple, please. and 1 pack each of every flavor Adams Sour Fruit gum.

[ardean]

you are so right about the jolly rancher sticks (i was addicited for awhile). they are way better than the squares. (a 31 year, candy aficionado)

[drauh]

Try ‘crystallized ginger’ (or ‘crystallised’ if you want Brit suppliers) on Google. It’s more sugary than gingery. Preserved nutmeg is good, too. It’s a speciality of Penang (in Malaysia).