When Ralston Ruled the Cereal Aisle
by When kids go to the grocery store these days and browse the cereal aisle, they are treated by scores of colorful boxes and plenty of …
Category: Junk Food Files
The Junk Food Files is a Hub of The Retro Network where Mickey presents junk food news, reviews, & nostalgia.
A Brief History of Chuck E. Cheese
by In the realm of retro pop culture, few things evoke as much nostalgia as the mention of Chuck E Cheese pizza. For decades, this iconic …
The History of Crystal Pepsi
by “It could have been more than just a novelty.”-David Novak, creator of Crystal Pepsi During the 90s, we were introduced to many new and exciting …
The Story of McDonald’s McJordan Special
McDonald’s has a long history of creating special, limited-time, menu items. Some have gone on to great success like the McRib. Others have been short-lived …
The Failed Coke MagiCan Promotion of 1990
In the ’80s and ’90s, America had some of the best contests. We had Publisher’s Clearing House where you could win huge fake checks. We …
Pizza Hut Training Video From 1988
By now, you should certainly know how I feel about Pizza Hut from back in the day. It was one of the best dining experiences …
The Short Life of New Coke
Perhaps one of the darkest days in soft drink history occurred on April 23, 1985, when a true American icon was altered beyond all recognition. …
The Crispy Crusted History of Totino’s Pizza
When Rose and Jim Totino opened their first pizzeria in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1951, they probably never imagined that they’d be serving up 300 million …
The Magically Delicious History of Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms cereal has been a favorite of kids everywhere since it first hit store shelves in 1964. But even though the brand is almost …
