Every snack aisle has a favorite, and every friend group has someone who swears by one bag. This One Gotta Go card puts four big names together: Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Original Lay's, Doritos Nacho Cheese and Sour Cream and Onion Pringles.
Keep three and cut one forever, at gas stations, parties and movie nights. Think about which bag you finish without noticing and which one you only eat when it is the last option, then make your call.
The 4 choices on this card
A. Flamin' Hot Cheetos
Flamin' Hot Cheetos bring the heat and the bright red fingers that come with it. They are a full experience, but not an everyday one. If spice is not your thing, or you are tired of the red dust on everything you touch, this is a fair cut.
Keep it if: You love snacks with a kick and you do not mind licking the red dust off your fingers.
B. Original Lay's
Original Lay's are the classic potato chip: thin, salty and simple. That simplicity is also the argument against them, since they can feel plain next to bold flavors. If you only eat them with a sandwich or dip, you may not miss them much.
Keep it if: You think a plain salted chip is perfect, and nothing beats a few crunched on top of a sandwich.
C. Doritos Nacho Cheese
Doritos Nacho Cheese are cheesy, crunchy and great with dip, but they also leave the famous orange dust behind. Some people find the flavor too strong after a few handfuls. If you prefer a lighter snack, Doritos could be your pick to cut.
Keep it if: A party is not a party without a bowl of Doritos, and the cheese dust is part of the fun.
D. Sour Cream & Onion Pringles
Sour Cream and Onion Pringles stack neatly in a tube, but your hand does not always fit inside, and the last few chips are a challenge. They also taste a bit different from a regular chip. If you are a classic bag person, these are easy to give up.
Keep it if: You love the stack, the satisfying pop of a fresh can, and that tangy sour cream and onion flavor.
Our take
We would cut Sour Cream and Onion Pringles. They are tasty, but the tube is a puzzle and the other three cover heat, cheese and classic salt between them. The most fun debate is usually Flamin' Hot Cheetos against Original Lay's, because it comes down to bold versus simple. Ask everyone what snack they would bring to a road trip and you will see the teams form quickly. A blind taste test makes a great tiebreaker.
How to play this card with friends
- Read the four choices out loud.
- Everyone picks the one they'd eliminate at the same time.
- Explain your pick. This is where the fun starts.
- Use the follow-up questions below to keep it going.
Follow-up questions to keep the debate going
- Which chip brand do people love more for nostalgia than taste?
- Are Pringles really chips or their own category?
- What is the best dip for each of these?
- Which snack would you pick for a long road trip?
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Chips Flavors: quick answers
Are Pringles potato chips?
Pringles are made from a dough that includes dried potato flakes, which is then pressed and cut into their famous saddle shape. That is why they look so uniform and stack in a tube. Many people still call them chips, while others see them as a snack all their own.
What are the most popular chip brands?
Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Pringles, Ruffles and Tostitos are some of the best known chip brands in the United States. Favorites change by age group and region, which is why this card can spark a fun debate at any party.
