[quote:0b4cf98f8e]February 2002 (Newstream) -- Simply put they're not what a potato is supposed to be. They've never been seen before, and they come in radical flavors, wacky shapes and cool colors.

They're called Ore-Ida Funky Fries, and they're the wildest, wackiest, most fun frozen food on the market today. Featuring five funky varieties such as cinnamon and sugar, cocoa and even a blue variety, new Funky Fries are the most radical thing to hit french fries since ketchup itself.

"We expect Ore-Ida Funky Fries to be a huge hit with the whole family, especially kids," said John Carroll, managing director for North American potatoes and snacks at Heinz Frozen Food Company. "Kids will love new Funky Fries because they are a wild new way to enjoy french fries. Plus, Funky Fries can be enjoyed anytime - whether it's after school, during mealtime or as an evening snack - especially among kids who want a truly fun food."

Ore-Ida Funky Fries will be available to consumers this May in five 20-ounce varieties:

Cinna-Stiks(TM), cinnamon and sugar potatoes, perfect for breakfast, snack time or any time;
Cocoa Crispers(TM), cocoa-y potatoes, designed for kids with a sweet tooth;
Kool Blue(TM), crispy, seasoned potatoes with a radical blue color that are sure to light up traditional french fries;
Crunchy Rings(TM), cylindrical potatoes that crunch as they delight; and
Sour Cream & Jive(TM), crispy potatoes seasoned with just the right amount of sour cream and chive flavoring.
This unique line of french fries is made from wholesome, premium-quality potatoes and is sure to become the most fun and flavorful invention among frozen potatoes. The new product features eye-catching purple packaging and will be available in the frozen potato aisle.

"Funky Fries are the newest addition to Ore-Ida's line of great-tasting foods that deliver fun and innovative options," said Bob Ziehl, general manager, Ore-Ida. "Kids who tasted Funky Fries said they definitely would ask mom to buy one of these five varieties. In fact, Funky Fries received some of the highest research results we've ever seen."

ABOUT ORE-IDA: Ore-Ida is the most trusted and popular name in the potato and onion business. As the nation's leading marketer of frozen potatoes, Ore-Ida produces a variety of products including Golden Fries® and Golden Crinkles®, Zesties!® and Crispers!®, Steak Fries, Tater Tots®, Hash Browns, Twice Baked, Mashed, Whipped and Sweet Potatoes and Onion Rings.
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They wonder why kids are so obese now adays

mmmm sounds good hehe! Its not the food peoples fault.. It would be nice if they made better healthy food.. But in the end its the person that chooses to eat it.. They make what sales good, and what sales good is what peole wants... :cool:

I disagree, I call it self control.

Why should they try to focus on selling wholesome food when morons really want the fat. I can tell you I love fat, shoot I used to love it, but I am trying to correct my evil ways that went wrong. Eating at Rock-ola like we did wont help me get there tho :(

Uh I'm gonna have to say greasy funky fries sound good. Sad to say though you are right this is bad and is the number one killer here. Even worse than the Taliban. Anyways yeah these foods are horrible for our health but we love it SO MUCH!

We are ----ed. Everything people love turns out to be bad for them. Go figure.:pissed:

As a potato addict, I now have more options to keep my habit going and my, my, my...maybe baking them will cut down the calories. Sugar coated fries, though, sounds really fattening.