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'''Funyuns''' is the [[brand name]] of an [[onion]]-flavored [[corn chip]] introduced in [[1969]]. The 'chips' are ring-shaped, like [[onion rings]]. They are a product of the [[Frito-Lay]] Company. They were named "Funyuns" by [[University of North Texas]] professor and copywriter Jim Albright after it was discovered that the first choice of name for the product, "OnYums", had already been taken.{{Fact|date=February 2008}} |
'''Funyuns''' is the [[brand name]] of an [[onion]]-flavored [[corn chip]] introduced in [[1969]]. The 'chips' are ring-shaped, like [[onion rings]]. They are a product of the [[Frito-Lay]] Company. They were named "Funyuns" by [[University of North Texas]] professor and copywriter Jim Albright after it was discovered that the first choice of name for the product, "OnYums", had already been taken.{{Fact|date=February 2008}} |
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Funyuns are [[Deep frying|deep-fried]] rings of [[Enriched flour|enriched]] [[corn meal]]-based material that are coated with pungent, pale yellowish, onion-flavored powder. |
Funyuns are [[Deep frying|deep-fried]] rings of [[Enriched flour|enriched]] [[corn meal]]-based material that are coated with pungent, pale yellowish, onion-flavored powder. They are delicious. |
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In 2006, the "window cutout" showing the actual product inside the bag was replaced by a photograph of the product, falling in line with the design of the rest of Frito-Lay's product line. The big-bag Funyuns was one of the last Frito-Lay brands to completely phase out the "window cutout"{{Fact|date=October 2007}}. |
In 2006, the "window cutout" showing the actual product inside the bag was replaced by a photograph of the product, falling in line with the design of the rest of Frito-Lay's product line. The big-bag Funyuns was one of the last Frito-Lay brands to completely phase out the "window cutout"{{Fact|date=October 2007}}. |
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Revision as of 05:30, 6 July 2008
Funyuns is the brand name of an onion-flavored corn chip introduced in 1969. The 'chips' are ring-shaped, like onion rings. They are a product of the Frito-Lay Company. They were named "Funyuns" by University of North Texas professor and copywriter Jim Albright after it was discovered that the first choice of name for the product, "OnYums", had already been taken.[citation needed]
Funyuns are deep-fried rings of enriched corn meal-based material that are coated with pungent, pale yellowish, onion-flavored powder. They are delicious.
In 2006, the "window cutout" showing the actual product inside the bag was replaced by a photograph of the product, falling in line with the design of the rest of Frito-Lay's product line. The big-bag Funyuns was one of the last Frito-Lay brands to completely phase out the "window cutout"[citation needed].
Funyuns have won numerous taste tests, beating out other chips such as Doritos, Fritos, O-Ke-Doke products, and Chee-tos.[citation needed]
References in Popular Culture
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- The Bay Area punk rock band The Onion Flavored Rings (ex-Crimpshrine) was originally called "The Funyuns" when they were based in Chattanooga, TN and Miami, FL. They changed their name when they moved to the Bay Area because they believed no one would know what a Funyun was. (Maximum Rock and Roll Interview, 2003)
- Funyuns get a special thanks in the credits for Starcraft: Brood War.
- In one episode of That '70s Show, Hyde uses a remote-controlled helicopter to fly a Funyun into Kelso's mouth.
- Funyuns are the favorite snack of Foxxy Love, a character on the Comedy Central show Drawn Together.
- In the movie Half Baked, Brian (played by Jim Breuer) mentions Funyuns when deciding on munchies.
- Jon Stewart revealed that Funyuns are a favorite to the The Daily Show writing staff (broadcast February 13, 2008).
- In Friends episode 9 of season 1 ("The One Where Underdog Gets Away") Funyuns is mentioned as part of Chandler's traditional Thanksgiving dinner
- In the final episode of the Wayans Bros. (Rope-A-Dope), Marlon Wayans requests that Roy Jones Jr. bring him Funyuns.
Flavors
- Regular
- Wasabi, a spicy horseradish-based seasoning.
- Flamin' Hot
External links
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