The Stuf of dreams
Have you, Oreo cookie lover, felt that even the Double Stuf Oreo somehow comes up short in the Stuf department? Well, say hello — at least while the "limited edition" lasts — to the Mega Stuf Oreo. Whereas each Double Stuf Oreo contains a thicker blob of filling than a regular Oreo, the filling of the Mega Stuff Oreo is really thick.
How much Stuf are we talking about? A regular Oreo cookie weighs 11.3 grams. A Double Stuf Oreo weighs 14.5 grams, and a Mega Stuf Oreo weighs 18 grams. Assuming that the chocolate-cookie part (the part that isn't Stuf) of all three versions is the same (and Mr. Tidbit does not know that to be true), and assuming that the Double Stuf Oreo contains twice the filling of a regular Oreo (and Mr. Tidbit does not know that to be true either), Mr. Tidbit's algebra teacher would calculate that the cookie part of all three kinds of Oreos weighs 8.1 grams, the regular filling weighs 3.2 grams, the Double Stuf filling weighs 6.4 grams and the Mega Stuf filling weighs 9.9 grams — more than triple the weight of the regular filling!
Regardless of any of that, all three kinds of Oreos sell for the same price. The bag of 36 regular Oreos is now 14.3 ounces. Mr. Tidbit's Law tells us is that new versions are always more expensive; indeed, for that same price the bag of new Mega Stuf Oreos contains only 13.2 ounces. (And it holds just 20 cookies.) Oddly, Double Stuf Oreos are still in a 15.35-ounce bag (30 cookies), so if you don't care how much Stuf — or how many cookies — you get, Double Stufs are the best buy per ounce.
Two cake cookies
There's a new line of Pepperidge Farm cookies called "Dessert Shop," consisting, for now, of two kinds of soft cookies: Dark Chocolate Cheesecake (including dark chocolate chunks and "drops of real cream cheese"), and Carrot Cake (with carrots and "cream cheese flavored chunks"). Yes, in one cookie it's real cream cheese and in the other it isn't. Don't ask.
FAQs
Upset with the Chicago-based company's efforts to diminish his brand's presence in the competitive cookie aisle, he filed an official complaint with the Federal Trade Commission in 2018 seeking $800 million in damages. Kassoff said he has yet to hear back from the agency.
Do they still sell Hydrox? ›
Nabisco, the maker of Oreo (and a subsidiary of Mondelez Inc.), commands nearly 40% of the cookie market. Hydrox, meanwhile, was discontinued in 2003. It came back in 2015 thanks to Leaf Brands, a San Diego-based company that specializes in reheated nostalgia.
What is the Oreo feedback method? ›
The Oreo Cookie model is a simple and memorable way to remember how to give constructive feedback. It is based on the idea that feedback should have three layers: a positive statement, a constructive suggestion, and another positive statement.
What does Oreo stand for? ›
The origin of the name "Oreo" is unknown, but there are many hypotheses, including derivations from the French word or, meaning "gold", or from the Greek word ωραίο (oreo) meaning "nice" or "attractive". Others believe that the cookie was named Oreo simply because the name was short and easy to pronounce.
Why did they stop making hydrox cookies? ›
“There were probably associations that you and I as consumers didn't like about the brand.” Kassoff said it was sales and marketing decisions, not the product, that led to Hydrox's demise. “The misconception about resurrecting brands is, 'Oh, these brands must have died because nobody wanted them anymore,'” he said.
What is the rarest Oreo cookie? ›
Pokemon Mew Oreo Cookie - Ultra Rare.
Is Hydrox a ripoff of Oreo? ›
The cheap, certifiably uncool Xerox of an Oreo. There's a problem with that narrative, though. Hydrox aren't a knockoff — they're the original sandwich cookie. Hydrox debuted in 1908, a full four years before Oreo came out, and they were revolutionary at the time.
What is the OREO test? ›
All your child has to do is eat an Oreo (or an equally chocolate-y cookie) before it's time to brush their teeth at night. Then, the challenge is to brush their teeth so that no trace of the cookie remains. This test is a win-win because most children love Oreos, and eating one before bed seems like a special treat!
What is the reverse OREO method? ›
The "Reverse Oreo" Strategy
Everyone is familiar with Oreo cookies – dry crumbly cookies around a delicious middle. Scholarly articles are structured in the reverse of an Oreo, meaning that the “good stuff” is on the outside: the Abstract, Introduction, the Discussion, and the Conclusion.
What are the 4 steps of the OREO acronym? ›
OREO stands for Opinion, Reasons, Explanation and Opinion (again) It can help the students to write by using this format.
America's favorite cookie and the one dubbed “the American cookie” is the Chocolate chip cookie. Chocolate chip cookie is simply tantalizing both in flavor and in texture. The chips of both milk and dark chocolate provide you with a rich and strong flavor while the butter makes the cookies velvety.
What is the Lady Gaga Oreo? ›
Lady Gaga teamed up with America's favorite cookie to create a new music-inspired Oreo that will help spread musical messages of kindness. The two cultural iconics concocted these one-of-a-kind pink Chromatica Oreos with green creme filling inspired by her feel-good dance album, "Chromatica."
What are Oreos slang? ›
noun. , Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. , plural O·re·os. a Black person who is regarded as having adopted the attitudes, values, and behavior thought to be characteristic of middle-class white society, often at the expense of their own heritage.
How much did Oreos cost in 1912? ›
The very first Oreos were sold to a grocer in Hoboken, New Jersey, named S.C. Thuesen in March of 1912. Nine and a quarter pounds of Oreos cost the store $1.85 and the tin they came in cost an additional 50 cents.
How did Oreo beat Hydrox? ›
Oreo eventually surpassed Hydrox in popularity, which resulted in the Hydrox cookies being perceived by many as an Oreo off-brand, despite the opposite being the case. Compared to Oreos, Hydrox cookies have a less sweet filling and a crunchier cookie shell that is less soggy when dipped in milk.
How much is the Mew Oreo worth? ›
An eBay search yields dozens of Mew Oreo cookies for sale, with prices listed everywhere from $50 to $10,000 to $100,000. Some listings promise a "mint condition" cookie; one claims the cookie was only handled with tongs, while others include photos showing the snack tucked safely in a plastic baggie.
