Comments on: Peanut butter ads had the best typography, seriously

By: Antinous / Moderator

Antinous / Moderator — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:51:00 +0000

There was some hoohah a few decades ago about peanut butter labeling because peanut spreads like Jif didn’t want PB made from just peanuts and salt to be labeled peanut butter.

By: The Life Of Bryan

The Life Of Bryan — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:14:00 +0000

Huh. Mine’s only got peanuts.

By: Antinous / Moderator

Antinous / Moderator — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:11:00 +0000

Jif Ingredients:
MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.

By: Ipo

Ipo — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:37:00 +0000

For that you add Portland cement generously.

By: Quiche de Resistance

Quiche de Resistance — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:49:00 +0000

It does not separate, but it is not STABILIZED.

By: Ipo

Ipo — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:07:00 +0000

It hasn’t at all. Try Jif, it has mono- and diglycerides, to prevent separation.

By: Mantissa128

Mantissa128 — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:25:00 +0000

It’s that regular grind of hers. It may be slow, but it’s exceedingly fine.

By: The Life Of Bryan

The Life Of Bryan — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:45:00 +0000

Well yeah, if you buy the organic ones.

By: Quiche de Resistance

Quiche de Resistance — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:41:00 +0000

It saddens me that peanut butter stabilization technology has been lost to time. I hate mixing in that damn oil.

By: Quiche de Resistance

Quiche de Resistance — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:39:00 +0000

And peanuts are made of luminiferous ether and pixie dust. No chemicals involved.

By: welcomeabored

welcomeabored — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:19:00 +0000

Not a huge fan of peanut butter myself (my husband eats it all), but it beats the hell outta Marmite.

By: The Life Of Bryan

The Life Of Bryan — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:07:00 +0000

I eat it on apple slices as my evening snack. Pairs wonderfully with their sweetness.

By: The Life Of Bryan

The Life Of Bryan — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:06:00 +0000

Actually, no. It’s ground peanuts.

By: Thorzdad

Thorzdad — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:54:00 +0000

Too bad. It’s great to cook with.

By: MissCellania

MissCellania — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:35:00 +0000

Try a Reece’s Cup. That will explain everything.

By: Steeevyo

Steeevyo — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:17:00 +0000

Thank you Americans. My question has been answered.
I shall now move on.

P.S.: I also cant get enough of it.

By: Antinous / Moderator

Antinous / Moderator — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:23:00 +0000

Bopster: I'd like a peanut butter sandwich. Waitress: I'm sorry, sir. The peanut butter is gone. Bopster: Oh, that craaaazy peanut butter! I'll have two sandwiches.

By: nixiebunny

nixiebunny — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 07:49:00 +0000

Now it can be revealed…
American hipsters get their language cues from old magazine ads.

By: Deidzoeb

Deidzoeb — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0000

Any religions/philosophies espoused in the small print? Amount of text on the label approaches Dr. Bronner’s level.

By: Antinous / Moderator

Antinous / Moderator — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 07:38:00 +0000

I hated it as a child, probably because of the texture. As an adult, I can’t cram it in fast enough.

By: RobVdm

RobVdm — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 07:04:00 +0000

I was under the impression that sentences starting with “also” and containing no verb were a recent phenomenon of the hipster/internet-savvy generation. Was I wrong (I’m not a native English speaker), or is Mrs. Leonne Lubow from New York in fact a time traveller?

By: Dlo Burns

Dlo Burns — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:55:00 +0000

Why don’t you ask George Washington Carver

By: Dlo Burns

Dlo Burns — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:52:00 +0000

That’s what she said.

GOOD NIGHT FOLKS!

By: Dlo Burns

Dlo Burns — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:52:00 +0000

But peanut butter is chemicals.

By: Dlo Burns

Dlo Burns — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:50:00 +0000

You ever get the extreme chunky peanut butter? You open it and it’s just a jar of nuts!

By: MythicalMe

MythicalMe — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:45:00 +0000

Let’s see 2 grams of protein per tablespoon (15 grams), 0 cholesterol, 4 grams of carbs. and sticks to the roof of your mouth. What’s not to like?

Even better when combined with grape jelly and sandwiched between two pieces of warm toast (just enough that the peanut butter starts to melt). That, sir, is a heavenly treat.

By: Stefan Jones

Stefan Jones — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:02:00 +0000

What is it with some Europeans and salty licorice?

It’s a matter of taste and upbringing.

Peanut butter has a warm, savory, homey taste. It is a rare savory flavor that goes well with sweet things.

And while the high fat and salt content shouldn’t be taken lightly, peanut butter is a pretty amazing food. A smear on a piece of whole wheat bread makes a pretty good breakfast.

By: Steeevyo

Steeevyo — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 04:22:00 +0000

Dear Americans: What is it with you and peanut butter?

By: pjcamp

pjcamp — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 02:35:00 +0000

If it’s so good, why is it dry and cracked like an old mud flat? I guess there’s a reason we don’t see Beverly on the shelves these days.

And by the way — is Beverly the boy or the girl?

By: The Life Of Bryan

The Life Of Bryan — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 02:19:00 +0000

The typeset of the second testimonial paragraph bugs me. Drop “dis-” to the next line and let it reflow into seven roughly even lines with no unsightly hyphenation:
If you want to see Beverly
disappear like magic, watch
my youngsters gobble it!
I’m delighted, because it’s
a splendid food for them.
And I like the reusable jars.
Also your low price.”