30 Snacks from the Late 1900s That Made Our Childhood Awesome

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John Summers • Contributor
Jun 16, 2025 3:00 PM EDT

Before you start spamming the comments telling me that some of these snacks are still around - let me stop you right there. This isn't about discontinued snacks; this is about the treats that defined our childhood. The ones that bring back memories of lunchbox swaps, after-school sugar rushes, and begging our parents for just one more pack at the grocery store.

Look, I don't know about you, but at my age, eating something this sweet would probably make my health insurance provider send me a strongly worded letter (or however health insurance works - I never really figured that out). But back in the day? We didn't care. We inhaled these snacks like we had infinite metabolisms and zero consequences.

Whether it was the powdery goodness of Fun Dip, the neon-colored sugar explosion of Warheads, or the satisfying snap of Dunkaroos, these snacks weren't just food - they were experiences. And all it takes is one picture of a Gushers pack or a can of Surge to send us on a nostalgic sugar-fueled trip down memory lane. Get ready to reminisce!

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    Slice Soda

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    Bagel Bites

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    Hostess Pudding Pie

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    Ecto Cooler

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    Quisp Cereal

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    Push Pop Candy

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    Lean Cuisine

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    Fruit Wrinkles

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    Pac-Man Cereal

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    Jello-O Pudding Pops

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    Squeezeits

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    Cool Ranch Doritos

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    Crystal Light

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    Fruit Roll-Ups

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    Dr. Pepper Gum

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    Cheez Balls

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    Toaster Strudel

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    Mr. T Cereal

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    Big League Chew

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    Gobstoppers

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    Capri Sun

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    Lunchables

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    Handi-Snacks

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    Keebler's Magic Middles

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    Jolly Rancher Fire Stix

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    Sara Lee All Butter Pound Cake

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    Hot Pockets

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    Nerds

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    Diet Coke

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    Obviously still around but did you know Diet Coke only hit the scene in 1982? I had no idea

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