Capt Crunch is retiring!!!

[huedell]

And I totally agree with Scott that it's sad that you can't even talk about cereal without someone bringing up some paranoid conspiracy about how America sucks because the government forced PepsiCo to stop making Cap'n Crunch.

And if you do more than a second's research on Google, you'll find that the article wasn't even true:

Cap'n Crunch Breathes Easier: Talk of His Demise Untrue | News - Advertising Age

Yeesh, get a grip, people.

Did someone say "paranoia"?

[toysrus]

Damn Cap N crunch! You started a mego war! lol. Lets go back to the crunchberries- did they change the formula from the 70's?

All you guys are cool in my book!

[huedell]

that's only a small step away from telling us what to think and what to write and so on....scary thought

It's only scary if you're paranoid. I'm not worrying aout this stuff,
of which I only see as positive.

[MegoSteve]

It was all a test Steve. The government put that out there to gauge reaction for when they really do it. The Cap'n better watch his ...... - before long it will be whole grain porridge and water for everyone:-)

I eat a bowl of Snickers fun-size bars with Coke every morning as part of my balanced breakfast.

[theantiquetiger]

What have I done?

This thread has grown into a monster.

[EMCE Hammer]

And I totally agree with Scott that it's sad that you can't even talk about cereal without someone bringing up some paranoid conspiracy about how America sucks because the government forced PepsiCo to stop making Cap'n Crunch.

And if you do more than a second's research on Google, you'll find that the article wasn't even true:

Cap'n Crunch Breathes Easier: Talk of His Demise Untrue | News - Advertising Age

Yeesh, get a grip, people.

It was all a test Steve. The government put that out there to gauge reaction for when they really do it. The Cap'n better watch his ...... - before long it will be whole grain porridge and water for everyone:-)

[EMCE Hammer]

It's ALWAYS been "toast, juice, milk and [Cheerios]....part of a balanced breakfast". It's our fast-paced hectic lifestyles that have chosen to eliminate the other parts of the equations over the years, not the cereal companies.

Everything in moderation...Cereal ain't gonna kill ya...Heck I had a bowl of Berry Berry Kix this morning.....

That's exactly what I was going to say, "Everything in moderation." My kids get a healthy breakfast. But a Saturday here or there filled with cartoons, Captain Crunch, and a bowl of fruit isn't going to kill them. It's the people who let their kids eat three bowls a morning, every day, and sit in front of the TV all summer, who are the catalyst for stuff like this.

[MegoSteve]

And I totally agree with Scott that it's sad that you can't even talk about cereal without someone bringing up some paranoid conspiracy about how America sucks because the government forced PepsiCo to stop making Cap'n Crunch.

And if you do more than a second's research on Google, you'll find that the article wasn't even true:

Cap'n Crunch Breathes Easier: Talk of His Demise Untrue | News - Advertising Age

Yeesh, get a grip, people.

[EMCE Hammer]

I apologize if my comments were taken as political as I didn't mean it to sound that way.



I was attempting to point out that I have grown tired of our governing bodies having to put warning labels on music, video games, TV shows, force companies to discontinue or change products, etc all because we can't properly teach our children what is and isn't good/bad for them or age appropriate. It is more of a reflection on a generation of poor parenting then anything political. Sorry if it came out wrong.



As I saw it the topic of Captain Crunch cereal being discontinued is more of a catalyst to a much larger problem.



That was all I meant. Sorry everyone. I didn't mean to show any disrespect to this wonderful community I enjoy so much.

No disrespect taken at all. We've just learned the hard way over the years that people's passion on both sides of issues like these end up making for hard feelings.

[The Toyroom]

A more healthy, balanced breakfast for kids is better for them anyway.

It's ALWAYS been "toast, juice, milk and [Cheerios]....part of a balanced breakfast". It's our fast-paced hectic lifestyles that have chosen to eliminate the other parts of the equations over the years, not the cereal companies.

Everything in moderation...Cereal ain't gonna kill ya...Heck I had a bowl of Berry Berry Kix this morning.....

[Hector]

I personally don't like sugary cereals...I like plain corn flakes or plain cheerios with fruits...but...if folks love them...more power to them...they should be able to eat whatever they want...I know I do...

[ODBJBG]

Uh never fear, dudes. I just saved Captain Crunch. He's even getting a Facebook as a result:

Never Fear, Captain Crunch is NOT retiring... So says Quaker!

[Nostalgiabuff]

If the worst that a country government'll do to us, is make sure we eat
better... I'll live there any day and be happy about it.

that's only a small step away from telling us what to think and what to write and so on....scary thought

and Steve, i read you loud and clear about this thread bordering on political

[Brad]

I apologize if my comments were taken as political as I didn't mean it to sound that way.



I was attempting to point out that I have grown tired of our governing bodies having to put warning labels on music, video games, TV shows, force companies to discontinue or change products, etc all because we can't properly teach our children what is and isn't good/bad for them or age appropriate. It is more of a reflection on a generation of poor parenting then anything political. Sorry if it came out wrong.



As I saw it the topic of Captain Crunch cereal being discontinued is more of a catalyst to a much larger problem.



That was all I meant. Sorry everyone. I didn't mean to show any disrespect to this wonderful community I enjoy so much.

[ScottA]

Pretty sad you can't even talk about cereal here.