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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7376123.stm

Yay or nay?

The biscuit part really doesn't taste nice. :(

doubtful | 04 May '08, 12:10 | Send note | Report this | Reply

I googled it.

It looks nice.

fihiki | 4 May '08, 12:12 | Send note | Report this | Reply

a bit sickly

but they are good.

doubtful | 4 May '08, 12:13 | Send note | Report this | Reply

I used to like them.

Then suddenly, one day, I tasted them for the first time and went YEUCH.

It was like the moment when you were a kid when you realised that beer tasted good and not horrible.

justanothersheeldz | 4 May '08, 12:11 | Send note | Report this | Reply

brusma says nay

brusma | 4 May '08, 12:12 | Send note | Report this | Reply

My gf is American

She sends me Oreos. Dipped in milk, they are the greatest biscuit known to man. Anyone who disagrees is a fucking pleb.

only_shallow | 4 May '08, 12:12 | Send note | Report this | Reply

Dipped in milk,

it's like a little taste of heaven...

pancakes | 4 May '08, 15:04 | Send note | Report this | Reply

they're on offer in loads of super markets at the moment

43p for a pack!

I really like them and always have. To become the UKs number one biscuit brand though might be pushing it...top 3 maybe.

_pip | 4 May '08, 12:13 | Send note | Report this | Reply

omzgsh!!

they are THE best thing for late night snacks. Glass of freezing cold milk and a packet of oreos...mmmmmm

Emmi_London_Girl | 4 May '08, 12:15 | Send note | Report this | Reply

nay

Sibley | 4 May '08, 15:04 | Send note | Report this | Reply

I've never had any

But they look fucking delicious!

cowcow | 4 May '08, 15:07 | Send note | Report this | Reply

The kid in the advert annoys me so much.

Everytime I watch it, I pray for the dog to bite him!

Vintage_pigeon | 4 May '08, 15:08 | Send note | Report this | Reply

.

They really are'nt gonna beat Chocolate covered hobnobs in my eyes.

Or in fact the chocolate and caramel digestives!

TheShapeOfPunkToCome | 4 May '08, 15:08 | Send note | Report this | Reply

I had some chocolate and caramel digestives the other day

they aren't as great as they were. :(

doubtful | 4 May '08, 15:13 | Send note | Report this | Reply

They're ok

Oreo shakes on the other hand are AMAZING.

whiterussian | 4 May '08, 15:21 | Send note | Report this | Reply

I'm purty sure I've had an

Oreo Mcflurry somewhere. It might not have been in this country... Actually McDonalds may not even make them at all in which case they probably should do as I reckon they'd be awesome.

Where on earth do you get an 'Oreo Shake' from!

Yoblonski | 4 May '08, 15:27 | Send note | Report this | Reply

Take Oreos

blend with vanilla ice cream and milk. You have an Oreo shake, pretty much the greatest food known to man.

only_shallow | 4 May '08, 15:32 | Send note | Report this | Reply

I shall not be tempted

It's ginger nuts and ginger nuts only in my world!

teacakesandcrumpets | 4 May '08, 15:46 | Send note | Report this | Reply

big big yay

i had oreo cheesecake at the cheese cake factory in san Francisco and it was amazing.

neecho | 4 May '08, 16:23 | Send note | Report this | Reply

^ The Cheesecake Factory is a place of dreams!

I absolutely adore that chain and wish to god that they'd expand into the UK.

Alex-in-Ciderland | 4 May '08, 17:06 | Send note | Report this | Reply

I like them, but they are a bit sweet in my opinion.

I'm sure they'll sell pretty well for a while, but they'll struggle against established British brands.

Alex-in-Ciderland | 4 May '08, 17:03 | Send note | Report this | Reply

They are really nice

ONLY IF U HAVE MILK! on their own they are rubbish but with milk they make sense.

Yesiamaduck | 4 May '08, 17:05 | Send note | Report this | Reply

ALSO

why is everyone wanking on about them as if they're brand new? i've been buying oreos quite easily in many shops over here for years.

sarkyfox | 4 May '08, 17:06 | Send note | Report this | Reply

Because they were only available in selected outlets before....

this is a major marketing drive. Nabisco aim to make the Oreo brand as ubiquitous as the Digestive or the Rich Tea.

Alex-in-Ciderland | 4 May '08, 17:11 | Send note | Report this | Reply

Ok

One question before i buy them, what are the cookie halfs made of?
They're too dark for chocolate, even for dark chocolate so what do they taste like?

lanne | 4 May '08, 17:09 | Send note | Report this | Reply

:D

I'll buy them tomorrow then.

lanne | 4 May '08, 17:15 | Send note | Report this | Reply

They are ghastly

I much prefer me shortbread.

nebbie | 4 May '08, 17:10 | Send note | Report this | Reply

Nay.

As the article points out, part of the reason why Oreos are so loved in America is because they're part of the American consciousness. We obviously don't share that history.

Besides, the simple fact is that they just don't taste that great. They're a 5 or 6 out of 10 biscuit. Why would British people switch to Oreos when they can buy chocolate hobnobs and the like with ease?

</needlessly serious about snack foods>

Smileadelic | 4 May '08, 17:23 | Send note | Report this | Reply

I think I had one a few years ago, they were a bit meh.

Biscuits/cookies that are better:

Hobnobs
Chocolate covered Hobnobs
Chocolate chip cookies
Chocolate digestives
Rick Tea's
Clubs
Gold Bars
Penguins
Wagonwheels
Ginger nuts
Trios
Shortbread
Kitkats
Caramel logs
Chocolate and caramel digestives
Timeouts
Custard creams
Bourbons

blaaast | 4 May '08, 17:23 | Send note | Report this | Reply

Oreos are nothing special whatsoever.

They're basically the same as custard creams (odviously with chocolate biscuit). Anyone who says differently is a pleb.

blaaast has got the right idea. I'd add to that list 'Boasters'. I think that's what they are called.

malick | 4 May '08, 17:34 | Send note | Report this | Reply

Yep.

I just did. AND, I even dunked my Oreos in it : )

pancakes | 4 May '08, 17:35 | Send note | Report this | Reply

you're going to get fat

but have strong bones and teeth

j0hn | 4 May '08, 17:37 | Send note | Report this | Reply

YEAH!

Everyone has glasses of milk, they're amazing.

Glass of milk + chocolate chip cookie == yummy yummy time!

nom nom nom

blaaast | 4 May '08, 17:38 | Send note | Report this | Reply

oreos aren't that great

they're too sweet. i like the slight saltiness of a hobnob. rowr.

pretty_vacant | 4 May '08, 17:48 | Send note | Report this | Reply