Junk Food Nation, how did I forget that there was an NFL game on last night?  X-Factor, that’s how. Damnit, FOX, what have you turned me into?!  (Sidenote: Today is the last day to enter my Simply 7 Chip Giveaway Contest! – click here to go, read, and find out how to enter!  Hummus and lentil chips could be yours )

Reviewing the footage of last night’s game, I just have two comments.  I’m bitter than Marshawn Lynch and his stupid Beast mode wasn’t more prevalent when he was with the Buffalo Bills.  And  second, Desean Jackson is a little girly man.

Seriously, DJ, you are one of the fastest receivers in the league 0 you’re gonna loaf it on the field because you’re upset about your contract??? Here’s a newsflash, jerk – it’s gonna tough to hold out when you SUCKED this year.  If you’re lucky, maybe a team like Minnesota or Buffalo signs you in the offseason (no, wait…damnit.)

Also in the news, a lawyer in Illinois is facing a one-year suspension for telling a secretarial applicant that her job would include “sexual interaction.”  Wow.  Apparently, he posted the ad for a new secretary in the “adult gigs” section on Craigslist (which who knew THAT existed, but why am I not surprised.) Furthermore, he told her:

“In addition to the legal work, you would be required to have sexual interaction with me and my partner, sometimes together, sometimes separate…This part of the job would require sexy dressing and flirtatious interaction with me and my partner, as well as sexual interaction. You will have to be comfortable doing this with us.”

Number one, CREEPY, and number two, this dude has watched WAAAAY too much Mad Men.  This isn’t 1960’s, weirdo. Look outside, people have cellphones and shit now.  Get a clue.

Today’s junk food is something I’m not REALLY seeking, but it’s not because I don’t think it’s good – rather, it goes into a category of junk food I think isn’t THAT new or different, but should be acknowledged. Presenting: Werther’s Originals Caramel Chocolates!

The Money Shot

Werther’s Originals is also old man candy.  I’m sorry it just is.  The friggin’ commercials feature a young child enjoying some of grandpa’s candy – WERTHER’S!  Anyways, it appears that the old men at Werther’s are trying to change up the market profile, releasing these soft candy as opposed to hard candy. According to the website, these are “deliciously melt in your mouth caramel and chocolate specialties.” Judging by the photos on the bag and other photos, these appear to be just soft chocolate-consistency caramel/chocolate treats.

Are these delicious? Quite probably. But why won’t I be trying it? Because, honestly, it’s chocolate and caramel, flavors we’re all familiar with. Maybe I’m being close minded, but I don’t think any of you are interested in what chocolate and caramel taste like together – you’ve had it before!  I can appreciate what Werther’s is trying to do – it’s like if an ice cream company that didn’t make a cookies ‘n creme variety FINALLY released one – but I don’t need to try it.  Or talk about it.

I saw these at Walgreens – go check ’em out!

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Sincerely, Junk Food Guy