Can You Name These Items You’d Find in a ’90s Lunchbox?

By: Allison Lips
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Can You Name These Items You’d Find in a ’90s Lunchbox?
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About This Quiz

If you lived through the '90s, you probably remember some of the unusual snacks and drinks that were available on store shelves. Some of those snacks, such as 3D Doritos and Butterfinger BBs, have long been discontinued. Others were drinks, such as Yoo-hoo and Kool-Aid, that were old favorites experience renewed popularity and continue to go strong.

Then there's a third category of snacks and beverages that were beloved in the '90s but have since been forgotten. These products, such as SunnyD and Gushers, linger on store shelves waiting for nostalgia to save them from being discontinued. 

The final category of '90s snacks includes those that were discontinued but were reintroduced because fans championed these products' positive qualities and campaigned for the ability to buy them again. Many of these products, such as Surge, Planters Cheez Balls and Hi-C Ecto Cooler, returned for a limited time. Often, stores quickly sell out of the limited supply, but sometimes the manufacturer will produce more or return the product to the shelves permanently, but that's a rare occurrence.  

Do you still miss '90s snacks? Have you found yourself scouring supermarket shelves hoping to find your favorite childhood snack? You're going to love testing your knowledge of '90s snacks with this quiz! 

Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape
Wiki Commons by Damien Linnane
If you're looking for 6 feet of bubble gum, which product would you purchase?
Zebra Stripe
Ouch! Bubble Gum
Bazooka
Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Wrigley Company, which is now owned by Mars, produces Hubba Bubba in regular and bubble tape forms. Hubba Bubba Bubble tape is available in original, tangy tropical and sour blue raspberry flavors.

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Cheetos
Wiki Commons by Scott Ehardt
Which snack comes in crunchy and puff varieties?
Pringles
Cheetos
Doritos
Ruffles
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cheetos come in over 50 flavors. In Japan, you can get Fizzy Pepsi Cheetos, Strawberry Cheetos, Mentaiko Mayonaise, Cheeseburger-flavored Cheetos, Butter Soy Sauce Cheetos and Chocolate Cheetos.

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Pop Tarts
Wiki Commons by Evan-Amos
This snack can also be eaten for breakfast and comes in frosted and unfrosted varieties. Which food is it?
Toaster Strudel
Pop Tarts
Trix Yogurt
Entenmann's Little Bites
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Post and Kellogg debut similar toaster pastry products within months of each other. On February 16, 1964, Post released Country Squares. In September, Kellogg decided to test Pop-Tars in a few markets.

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Teddy Grahams
Youtube by Nabisco
If you're looking for a fun shaped graham cracker, you'd buy which snack?
Sun Chips
Teddy Grahams
Twinkies
Funyuns
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Teddy Grahams are available in regular and "soft bakes." The Teddy Soft Bakes are available with chocolate or vanilla filling. Regular Teddy Grahams come in honey, chocolate chip, chocolate, cinnamon and birthday cake.

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Crispy M&M's
Youtube by Mars
When this candy first came out, it was available in a blue bag. Now, it is sold in a green bag. What candy is it?
Laffy Taffy
Bubble Jug
Jawbreakers
Crispy M&M's
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

M&M's Crispy Candies were introduced in 1998. They were discontinued seven years later. In 2015, Mars announced that Crispy M&M's, which are officially called M&M's Crispy, were returning.

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Wonder Ball
Youtube by Nestlé
If you wanted to get candy and a toy, which chocolate would you convince your parents to buy?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
Wonder Ball
Warheads
Tootsie Pops
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the mid-1990s, Wonder Balls were called Nestle Magic Balls. The product was a hollow milk chocolate ball that contained a plastic figurine. In 1997, the Wonder Ball was discontinued because the toy presented a choking hazard. Three years later, it was re-released with candy replacing the toy.

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Twinkies
Wiki Commons by Evan-Amos
This snack cake originally came with banana cream. What is its name?
Donettes
Twinkies
Ding Dongs
Ho Hos
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hostess, the company that makes Twinkies, was founded in 1919. The first snack cake it sold was the Hostess CupCake. In 1930, Jimmy Dewar created the Twinkie. At first, the Twinkie was two for a nickel. It quickly became Hostess' best-selling snack cake.

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Dunkaroos
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These cookies were kangaroo shaped. What were they called?
Oreo Cookies
Chips Ahoy!
Dunkaroos
Fudge Stripes
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

General Mills introduced Dunkaroos in the early 1990s. The snack was discontinued in the United States in May 2012. However, as of 2017, Dunkaroos are still available in Canada. In 2016, General Mills launched an ad campaign that encouraged Canadians to smuggle the cookies across the border.

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Jolly Ranchers
Wiki Commons by Mene Tekel
What candy comes in watermelon, apple, Fire Stix and grape flavors?
Crispy M&M's
Butterfinger BB's
Jolly Ranchers
Nerds Rope
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bill and Dorthy Harmsen created Jolly Ranchers. In 1996, the Hershey Company bought the brand. Since the 90s, the brand has expanded into gummies, fruit chews, lollipops and sour candies.

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Oreo
Wiki Commons by Evan-Amos
If you found "milk's favorite cookie" in your lunchbox, you'd enjoy which cookie at lunchtime?
Chips Ahoy!
Oreo
Fudge Stripes
Sandies
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In 1912, the Oreo was invented. At the time, they were made in Nabisco's New York facilities. While Oreo cookies haven't been made in New York City since 1958, they are still made at plants in Chicago, Oregon, Virginia, and New Jersey.

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French's Potato Sticks
Youtube by McCormick & Company
Which potato snack was released in 1935?
Ruffles
French's Potato Sticks
Lay's Potato Chips
Herr's Potato Chips
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

French's Potato Sticks consist of potatoes, palm oil and salt. A serving size of French's Potato Sticks is three-quarters of a cup. It has 170 calories, 12 grams of fat, 180 milligrams of sodium and 15 grams of carbohydrates.

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Pringles
Wiki Commons by MBq
What chip is sold in a long tube?
Doritos
Ruffles
Tostitos
Pringles
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pringles are available in regular, wavy and light varieties. A few regular flavors are BBQ, Cheddar Cheese, Pizza, Ranch, Buffalo Ranch, Extra Hot and Memphis Barbeque. Wavy Pringles can be found in Applewood Smoked Cheddar, Roasted Jalapeno, and Sweet and Tangy varieties.

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Lunchables
Youtube by Kraft Heinz
When your parents were in a hurry to get you out the door, they probably threw which item that was a full meal in your lunchbox?
Cheetos
Teddy Grahams
Lunchables
Wonder Ball
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In 1988, Lunchables became available. They were Oscar Mayer's solution for selling more bologna, which was losing popularity. In 2017, Kraft Heinz, which owns the brand, sold $1.35 billion worth of Lunchables.

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Go-Gurt
Youtube by General Mills
One of these snacks can be described as yogurt in a tube. Which is it?
Wonder Ball
Twinkies
Cosmic Brownies
Go-Gurt
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Wrong Answer

Sheri Schellhaass was a food scientist at General Mills when she created Go-Gurt. The reason behind Go-Gurt's unique design as yogurt on a stick was so that kids would not need a spoon to eat yogurt.

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Nesquick
Lucky Penny Shop via YouTube
While you can now get this drink in many forms, it was originally only offered as a chocolate powder. What brand is this drink?
Hershey's Chocolate Milk
Yoo-hoo
Ovaltine
Nesquick
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In 1948, Nesquick was introduced as Quick Chocolate Powder. The drink's bunny mascot would join the brand in the 1970s. Currently, Nesquick is available in vanilla, strawberry and banana. You can buy it in powder or liquid form.

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Fruit Roll-Ups
Wiki Commons by Thomson200
Which fruity snack came with temporary tongue tattoos?
Fruit By the Foot
Gushers
Fruit Roll-Ups
Shark Bites
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Betty Crocker produces Fruit Roll-Ups and Fruit By the Foot. Fruit Roll-Ups are available in Blastin Berry Hot Colors, Carnival, Strawberry, Tropical Tie Die and Flavor Mixer packages.

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Bugles
Wiki Commons by Geoff
Which horn-shaped snack may you have slipped onto the ends of your fingers?
Doritos
Bugles
Twinkies
French's Potato Sticks
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

General Mills launched Bugles in May 1964 with regional launches. Seattle, Omaha, Des Moines, Omaha, Buffalo and Syracuse were the first cities to see the snack on store shelves.

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warhead
Food Network
Which candy would you suck on if you were in the mood for something sour?
Jolly Ranchers
Tootsie Pops
Melody Pops
Warheads
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Warheads originated in Taiwan in 1975. In the early 1980s, they were imported to the United States. The sourness of the candy comes from citric acid and micro-encapsulated malic acid.

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Cosmic Brownies
Wiki Commons by Evan-Amos
Little Debbie describes this product as "dark, chewy brownies topped with fudge icing and colorful candy coated chocolate pieces." Which one of the company's products is it?
Cosmic Brownies
Zebra Cake
Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
Fudge Round
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Wrong Answer

O.D. McKee, the founder of McKee Foods, chose the name Little Debbie for his snack cake line because his 4-year-old granddaughter was named Debbie. The first cake produced was Oatmeal Creme Pie.

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Handi-Snacks Ritz Crackers n Cheese
Wiki Commons by J.smith
When you found this in your lunchbox, you had to apply cheese with a red stick. What snack was it?
String Cheese
Crispy M&M's
RITZ Bits
Handi-Snacks Ritz Crackers 'n Cheese
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Handi-Snacks come in many flavors. Over the years, Kraft has removed the red stick from the package and now encourages customers to dip the crackers into the cheese. Other flavors are Oreo Cookie Sticks 'N Creme, Premium Breadsticks 'N Cheese Dip and Mister Salty Pretzels 'N Cheese Dip.

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Pixy Stix
Wiki Commons by Meaghan O'Malley
Which candy is pure sugar in a straw?
Pixy Stix
Fun Dip
Pop Rocks
Baby Bottle Pop
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Today, Pixy Stix are sold under the Wonka brand. Other candies sold as Wonka are Sweetarts, Everlasting Gobstoppers, Nerds, Spree, Bottle Caps, Ruts and Lik-M-Aid Fun Dip. Wonka is owned by Nestle.

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Melody Pops
Wiki Commons by Chupa Chups
This lollipop is manufactured by Chupa Chups. Which one is it?
Charms Blow Pop
Melody Pops
Tootsie Pops
Dum Dum Pops
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Melody Pops or Melody Whistle Pops were originally called simply Whistle Pops. A different company made whistle Pops, but they were discontinued. Under the Melody Pops name, the lollipop is strawberry flavored.

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Shark Bites
Youtube by Betty Crocker
Which fruit snacks were shaped like an aquatic animal?
Kellogg's Fruity Snacks
Medleys Fruit Flavored Snacks
Welch's Berries 'N Cherries Fruit Snacks
Shark Bites
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When Shark Bites debuted, they were sold under the Fruit Corners banner. Inside the box, you would find great white, hammerhead, mako and tiger shark pieces. The flavors were orange, strawberry, grape and lemon.

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Planters Cheez Balls
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This cheesy snack was discontinued, but made a comeback in 2018. What is it?
Cheetos
Doritos
Planters Cheez Balls
Kraft Handi-Snacks
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Planters Cheez Balls were discontinued in 2006. However, Planters listened to fan campaigns and brought the snack back for a limited time in 2018. The company also reintroduced Cheez Curls, so that fans had their choice of cheesy snacks.

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Orbitz
Youtube by The Clearly Food & Beverage Company of Canada
If you are looking for an unusual drink, you may enjoy this drink that contains chewy beads. What was it called?
Jolt Cola
Crystal Pepsi
Orbitz
Mello Yello
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Clearly Canadian Beverage Corporation released Orbitz in 1996. The drink came in Pineapple Banana Cherry Coconut, Vanilla Orange, Charlie Brown Chocolate and Raspberry Citrus flavors.

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Squeezeit
Youtube by General Mills
If you're looking for this drink, you're out of luck because it was discontinued in 2001. Which drink is it?
Squeezeit
Tang
Nesquick
Kool-Aid
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Squeezit was on store shelves from 1985 to 2001. The drink, which came in a squeezable plastic bottle, was available in Smarty Arty Orange, Chucklin' Cherry and Berry B. Wild flavors.

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Crystal Pepsi
Wiki Commons by Crystalpepsi21
When it first came out, which soda was part of the clear craze that swept the soda market?
Mello Yello
Orbitz
Vanilla Coke
Crystal Pepsi
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Wrong Answer

Crystal Pepsi was sold for the first time in the early 1990s. Since its initial arrival on store shelves, the drink has been discontinued and re-released multiple times. The most recent was in 2010.

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Hawaiian Punch
Youtube by Keurig Dr Pepper
This drink started in a Fullerton, California garage. What brand produces it?
Hawaiian Punch
Hi-C
Squeezits
Jolt Cola
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Wrong Answer

In February 1962, Hawaiian punch debuted its mascot, Punchy. Punchy was created by Martin Mandelblatt, and two years later, the brand introduced its tagline, "How about a nice Hawaiian Punch?" In 1978, Donny and Marie Osmond joined Punchy in selling Hawaiian punch.

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Cool Ranch Doritos
Wiki Commons by Renee Comet
This chip began life as a regular toasted corn chip. What is its name?
Ruffles
Pringles
Cool Ranch Doritos
Munchos
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the United States, most Doritos flavors are some variation of cheese. However, Japan has more unusual flavors. In Japan, you can purchase the following Doritos flavors: Coconut Curry, Tuna Mayo, Cheese & Almond, Roe & Mayonnaise and Teriyaki Chicken.

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Little Hugs
Youtube by Juicy Juice
Which drink came in a barrel shaped plastic bottle?
Squeezits
Little Hugs
Kool-Aid
SunnyD
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Wrong Answer

In 1974, Little Hug Fruit Barrels hit store shelves. They are 8 oz. bottles of a fruit-flavored drink. Little Hug Fruit Barrels are available in fruit punch, grape, blue raspberry, kiwi-strawberry, wild berry, cherry berry, lemon berry, orange, lemonade and tropical punch.

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Surge
Youtube by The Coca-Cola Company
Which soda was launched with the intention of competing against Mountain Dew?
Surge
Yoo-Hoo
Squeezits
Nesquick
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Wrong Answer

In 1996, Coca-Cola launched Surge. Seven years later, Surge was discontinued. However, The Surge Movement convinced Coca-Cola to create a limited run for Amazon. Afterward, Surge became available in frozen form from Burger King. In 2018, the soda was added to Burger King's Freestyle Machines.

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SunnyD
Youtube by Sunny Delight Beverages
Despite looking like fresh orange juice, which drink is less than 5% citrus juice?
Tang
SunnyD
Kool-Aid
Nesquick
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Wrong Answer

In 1964, SunnyD started life as Sunny Delight. It would become available in the United Kingdom in April 1998 and in a little over a year became that country's third-largest-selling soft drink.

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Capri Sun
Wiki Commons by Neitram
In 1969, which beverage was first sold in Germany?
Sunny-D
Kool-Aid
Tang
Capri Sun
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Wrong Answer

Rudolf Wild created Capri-Sun. In 1969, the drink went on sale as Capri-Sonne and was only available in lemon and orange. Two years later, television commercials for Carpi-Sonne featured Muhammad Ali. However, the drink wouldn't reach the United States until 1981.

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Tang
Youtube by Mondelēz International
John Glenn brought which drink up into space?
Tang
Kool-Aid
Orbitz
Surge
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

On February 20, 1962, John Glenn orbited Earth with his Tang. While many people believe NASA invented Tang, the drink was created by William Mitchell at General Food in 1957 and was originally called Tang Flavor Crystals.

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SnackWell's Devil's Food Cookie Cakes
Youtube by Back to Nature Foods
You can't make up your mind between a cookie and a cake, so you decide to grab which snack?
Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies
Milano's
E.L. Fudge Sandwich Cookies
SnackWell's Devil's Food Cookie Cakes
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

SnackWell's Devil's Food Cookie Cakes are fat-free and do not contain high fructose corn syrup. The cookie cake consists of a hard chocolate shell, creamy marshmallow and a chocolate cake.

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Butterfinger BB's
Youtube by Nestlé
One of the following candies appeared in The Simpson's episode "The Heartbroke Kid." What is the candy's name?
M&M's
Skittles
Butterfinger BB's
Reese's Pieces
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Butterfinger BB's debuted in 1992. In 2006, the candy was discontinued. Three years later, the candy returned under the name Butterfinger Bites. The candy is essentially a ball-shaped Butterfinger, complete with the same type of peanut butter center.

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Hi-C
Youtube by Minute Maid
Which drink launched in 1947 with orange as its only flavor?
Hi-C
Kool-Aid
Nesquick
Yoo-hoo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Coca-Cola distributes Hi-C. The drink is available in Flashin' Fruit Punch, Smashin' Wild Berry, Poppin' Pink Lemonade, Orange Lavaburst, Grabbin' Grape, Balzin' Blueberry, Boppin' Strawberry and other flavors.

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Trix Yogurt
Youtube by General Mills / Sodiaal
You're eating yogurt that has a rabbit on the container. What brand is it?
Little Hugs Juice
Danimals
Go-Gurt
Trix Yogurt
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In 1992, General Mills announced the launch of Trix Yogurt. The company wanted to enter the growing kids' yogurt market. It decided to use Trix for the branding because kids already recognized the name.

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Gushers
Wiki Commons by Thomson200
If you were looking for a gummy snack that is filled with fruit juice, which snack would you grab?
Gushers
Jolly Ranchers
Squeezeit
Fruit Roll-Ups
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Gushers hit store shelves in 1991. In 2015, General Mills removed artificial flavors and colors from the snack. The snack is sold under the Betty Crocker brand and is available in watermelon, strawberry and other flavors.

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Yoo-hoo
Wiki Commons by Jason Gaudet
You may have drunk this beverage out of a juice box or a glass bottle. What is it called?
Ovaltine
Nesquick
Yoo-hoo
Sunny-D
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the 1950s, Natale Olivieri created Yoo-hoo because he wanted to add a chocolate drink to the products his company offered. Today, the company is part of the Dr Pepper Snapple Group.

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