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You ‘Knead’ Auntie Anne’s Pretzels New Fragrance

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels has dropped a new fragrance! If you want to smell the like delicious chain commonly found in malls then this is what you ‘Knead.’ Seriously, you can’t…

Pretzels hanging on a stick. You 'Knead' Auntie Anne's Pretzels New Fragrance

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Auntie Anne's Pretzels has dropped a new fragrance! If you want to smell the like delicious chain commonly found in malls then this is what you 'Knead.'

Seriously, you can't walk through a mall without smelling the delicious scent of Auntie Anne's Pretzels. You instantly know when it's getting close and it becomes irresistible. Now, you have the opportunity to smell just like it!

You 'Knead' Auntie Anne's Pretzels New Fragrance

"Do you smell it? That smell. A kind of smelly smell. A smelly smell that smells...smelly," Mr. Krabs famously said. Was he talking about that amazing scent of Auntie Anne's Pretzels? He might have been. It's hard to think of a smell that smells better.

You can now smell like those tasty pretzels. Just like when people are walking in the mall and can't resist getting some after it hits their nose, now the same thing will happen to you. Well, maybe not but it will still be awesome to smell like it.

They'll be calling the new fragrance "Knead" in a reference to dough. Very clever. On August 13th, Auntie Anne's will be opening New York's first Pretzel Parfumerie that will be open from noon until 7pm. Don't feel like making the trip to the Big Apple? Good news! They'll be selling it on the Auntie Anne's website for $25 to $45 starting on August 14th. It will come in 1 ounce and 3.4 ounce bottles so you can choose how much you want. Mmm you're going to get a lot of attention walking around smelling like a delicious buttery pretzel. I suppose it might make you more hungry, though. It could end up being a problem! No matter where you'll go you'll end up craving a pretzel. Use this fragrance at your own risk!

Julie Younglove-Webb, Chief Brand Officer at Auntie Anne's, says on the company website, "There are few scents more recognizable than the aroma of Auntie Anne's. Smell is a special and powerful sense. Over the years, fans have shared their memories and experiences that began with just a whiff of our pretzels. We've bottled that moment and can't wait for fans to enjoy it in a whole new way."

Brands Are Getting In On The Fragrance Game

The popular pretzel chain isn't the only brand that's branched out into unique fragrances. You might remember KFC did something similar with their BBQ sauce. Recently, Dolce & Gabbana released a perfume for dogs, too! It's great to see brands getting creative with these fragrances.

Would you rock a pretzel-scented fragrance?

5 Fast-Food Items That Need To Make A Comeback

What do you think are some fast-food items that need to make a comeback? Some of our favorite menu items are missing from our go-to restaurants, and it's time they make their return.

Menus are constantly changing, and that's understandable. You need to adjust with the times and keep up with what the customers want. However, sometimes you just need to listen. The people are asking for these fast-food items to make a comeback. Can you think of any you'd like to see make a return to the menu? We've thought of 5 (once) popular fast-food items that need to make a comeback!

Right now, the popular craze in fast-food is Bargain Bundle Meals. It seems like every restaurant is coming out with a new menu bundle aimed at saving you money. McDonald's has a $5 meal deal, as does Burger King. Taco Bell has a new $7 combo bundle, and even Sonic recently debuted a $1.99 Value Menu. That's great that they're thinking about our wallets during this time, where even fast food seems to cost a ridiculous amount of money. However, is it enough? There's still a lot more these restaurants can do for us. All they need to do is pay attention. I'm sure you've seen people calling for certain items to come back on social media. Chances are you even have a couple of examples in mind yourself.

Admittedly, some fast-food items leave the menu for a good reason. If people aren't buying the product, then you should probably remove it from the menu. That makes sense financially. Also, I think these restaurants should stay in their lane. I don't need a burger from Taco Bell and I don't need a taco from McDonald's. Focus on what you do best and execute. What doesn't make financial sense is when you know people are clambering for one of your delicious items to return to the menu, but you don't make it happen. Seriously, fast-food chains would make so much more money than they already do if they re-introduced these five items to the public.

We've been asking... nay, we've been demanding and yet our voices have gone unheard. So, I'm trying again. Here are five once-popular fast-food items that need to make a comeback! If you can think of any that didn't make the list, make sure to let us know!

Snack Wraps - McDonald's

https://youtu.be/wy9lMmxNh-o?si=e9WXL-ksKNEXOm4i You probably expected to see this on the list and I can't not include it. Seriously, people don't talk about fast-food items that need to make a comeback without talking about McDonald's Snack Wraps. They were a COVID casualty and the restaurant chain has blamed supply chain issues for it not making its return to menus across the country. People keep asking and asking but it hasn't happened yet. They'll create a new value bundle but won't give us our Snack Wraps. It's going to happen one day, I just hope it's soon.

Twister - KFC

https://youtu.be/1oNf6NOQCFU?si=J1_VPlwNYiv56sUT The Twister at KFC might have been one of my favorite fast-food menu items of all-time and sadly you can't get them anymore. They were different than your ordinary Chicken Wraps and even better than the previously mentioned Snack Wraps, if I do say so myself. The chicken was crispy and delicious, the lettuce was also crispy and delicious, but it was that spice that got your attention. It wasn't overwhelming but you knew it was there. It was the perfect flavor. I miss it every day.

Big Montana - Arby's

https://youtu.be/_oT3VHK0X2w?si=Zix2uBa5G56-WNn7 Saving Silverman is one of my favorite movies and every time I watch it I'm reminded of the monster roast beef sandwich that was Arby's Big Montana. It always looks so tasty when Amanda Peet's character Judith eats one. Sure, Amanda adds to why it looks so good, but you can't help but to want a bite. This thing was huge! It was a half-pound of Roast Beef! That's probably why they ended up having to pull it off menus. They still have the meats, but back then they REALLY had the meats.

Double Chalupa - Taco Bell

https://youtu.be/eQkFvfiWNpI?si=eVEoQlnRYPwm0XMU It wasn't very long ago that we were enjoying Double Chalupas at Taco Bell. They were seemingly double the size of an ordinary Chalupa and resembled a boat. Yes, a taco boat! How tasty is that? It also had Nacho Cheese on it, which makes me miss their Nacho Cheese Chalupa. I loved the big version of the popular taco. It wasn't long ago that they had it on menus, and it always could make a comeback. I wouldn't be surprised. Taco Bell seems to understand the assignment and give people what they want.

Szechuan Sauce - McDonald's

Of course Szechuan Sauce makes the list! The people need it to come back! It's one of the best sauces not only that McDonald's has ever released but in all of fast-food! The sauce made its debut in 1998 as a promotion for Disney's Mulan and then took a nearly 20-year hiatus before coming back thanks to a Rick and Morty promotion. People again went crazy for it during its limited release and would horde the sauce. Hopefully it will return for good one day because it's that good. Mmm how I miss that garlicky spicy goodness. It's truly one-of-a-kind.

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Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.