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Post by wildojinx on Dec 26, 2013 0:12:53 GMT -5
Where did the idea that its only appropriate to drink eggnog one month a year come from? Other foods generally associated with Christmas are sold year-round, why not eggnog?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2013 0:18:38 GMT -5
Because elf jizz can only be harvested 6 weeks before Christmas.
I believe it was originally a drink served during winter time and used to toast special occasions. Like a winter champagne, maybe? So X-mas became the time people really wanted it to celebrate.
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Post by Drillbit Taylor on Dec 26, 2013 1:58:13 GMT -5
Because its good to have seasonal things and not over indulge year round.
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Post by Hurbster on Dec 26, 2013 5:37:48 GMT -5
Because, quite frankly you have to be pissed in the first place to be convinced to drink the foul stuff in the first place.
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Post by Zombie Mod is not a ghoul. on Dec 26, 2013 6:37:25 GMT -5
Because you touch yourself at night!
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Post by Throwback on Dec 26, 2013 6:52:53 GMT -5
Ever drink Egg Nog in the summer? That's why.
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Post by agent817 on Dec 26, 2013 9:57:10 GMT -5
Well, it's almost the same reason why General Mills only distributes the Monster Cereals around Halloween-time.
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Post by Welfare Willis on Dec 26, 2013 10:06:50 GMT -5
Well, it's almost the same reason why General Mills only distributes the Monster Cereals around Halloween-time. This, I'm sure we can go into economics and supply and demand, but to break into down to basics it's that companies only produce certain items during the year because there's enough interest to cover costs of producing the item. The McRib is similar, but McDonald's sells those when pork prices are low enough to cover costs. |
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Post by agent817 on Dec 26, 2013 10:19:56 GMT -5
Well, it's almost the same reason why General Mills only distributes the Monster Cereals around Halloween-time. This, I'm sure we can go into economics and supply and demand, but to break into down to basics it's that companies only produce certain items during the year because there's enough interest to cover costs of producing the item. The McRib is similar, but McDonald's sells those when pork prices are low enough to cover costs. I will admit that post-Halloween, I went to some stores to buy some of those cereals during their clearance sales. I even notice some people selling those cereals on eBay (I kid you not). I enjoy those cereals, and I really can see why some people would want to eat them when it isn't Halloween-time. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2013 10:52:30 GMT -5
The answer is simple.
The government only allows Eggnog for 30 days, and then the government takes it away.
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Post by Welfare Willis on Dec 26, 2013 11:10:27 GMT -5
This, I'm sure we can go into economics and supply and demand, but to break into down to basics it's that companies only produce certain items during the year because there's enough interest to cover costs of producing the item. The McRib is similar, but McDonald's sells those when pork prices are low enough to cover costs. I will admit that post-Halloween, I went to some stores to buy some of those cereals during their clearance sales. I even notice some people selling those cereals on eBay (I kid you not). I enjoy those cereals, and I really can see why some people would want to eat them when it isn't Halloween-time. True, true. I admit my depth of knowledge comes from the micro-economics course I took last semester (I'm majoring in poli. sci. and econ. at college) so other people who have a better idea might want to jump in. There could be another factor such as the resources used to produce the Halloween cereal during Halloween could be better used elsewhere during the rest of the year. But generally when questions like this pop up it's important to remember a) a business main objective is to maximize profit and b) a business will only enter the market (produce the item) if they feel there's a potential for profit. |
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Post by Push R Truth on Dec 26, 2013 11:18:52 GMT -5
I just wish the sons of bitches responsible to taking Cranberry Soda off the shelves post-Christmas received a swift kick in the balls
It's the best tasting soda AND YOU ONLY STOCK IT FOR LIKE THREE WEEKS TOPS I HATE YOU
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Post by wildojinx on Dec 26, 2013 20:42:32 GMT -5
Well, it's almost the same reason why General Mills only distributes the Monster Cereals around Halloween-time. Im pretty sure Count Chocula is sold year-round. |
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Post by Welfare Willis on Dec 26, 2013 20:50:23 GMT -5
Well, it's almost the same reason why General Mills only distributes the Monster Cereals around Halloween-time. Im pretty sure Count Chocula is sold year-round. it is. I think he's referring to the re-emergence of boo berry and fruit brute. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2013 21:00:10 GMT -5
What the f*** is eggnog?
I hear it mentioned in films and tv alot but I don't think we have it here in the UK, I've been really intrigued for years (not enough to google it, mind)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2013 21:41:16 GMT -5
What the f*** is eggnog? I hear it mentioned in films and tv alot but I don't think we have it here in the UK, I've been really intrigued for years (not enough to google it, mind) |
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Post by BlackoutCreature on Dec 26, 2013 21:49:06 GMT -5
Because as awesome as it is it is also really unhealthy and if we sold year round we would see a huge spike in eggnog related deaths.
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Post by agent817 on Dec 26, 2013 23:05:57 GMT -5
Im pretty sure Count Chocula is sold year-round. it is. I think he's referring to the re-emergence of boo berry and fruit brute. First of all, the only re-emergences that I saw were of Frute Brute and Fruity Yummy Mummy. Second of all, Count Chocula, Boo Berry and Franken Berry have been around for years and to be quite frank, I NEVER see Count Chocula sold year-round, nor do I see the other two sold year-round. |
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Post by Drillbit Taylor on Dec 27, 2013 0:23:56 GMT -5
What the f*** is eggnog? I hear it mentioned in films and tv alot but I don't think we have it here in the UK, I've been really intrigued for years (not enough to google it, mind) Think Sugar, Egg Yolks, sweet milk and hard spirits with some nutmeg ontop. |
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Post by Welfare Willis on Dec 27, 2013 1:57:46 GMT -5
it is. I think he's referring to the re-emergence of boo berry and fruit brute. First of all, the only re-emergences that I saw were of Frute Brute and Fruity Yummy Mummy. Second of all, Count Chocula, Boo Berry and Franken Berry have been around for years and to be quite frank, I NEVER see Count Chocula sold year-round, nor do I see the other two sold year-round. The other two aren't sold year around. Checking wikipedia it seems since 2010 Count Chocula is seasonal now as well. link |
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