Junk Food Nation, I was skimming around the internet and I found that you can actually buy life-size replicas of famous sports championship trophies!  For example, if you are a huge hockey fan, you can get a 2-foot tall replica Stanley Cup, or if you’re a huge soccer fan, you can get a replica FIFA World Cup trophy. I’m sure you could find plenty of World Series and NBA Championship trophies, or even replica Masters’ green jackets online if you wanted to.

The question is: Who is BUYING this crap? I am a HUGE sports fan – I am highly invested in my teams, and I follow sports news and highlights on a daily basis.  When postseasons come, I love watching all of it, even if my team isn’t in it.  And when my team is and WINS, I cannot contain myself. That being said, I’m STILL not going out to buy a replica trophy to commemorate the occasion!

Because what’s the end game?  Someone is going to come over and think you were part of the team? “YES! WE WON!” No, they won.  And your fake Super Bowl rings have foil chipping off the surface and your skin is turning green.

I dunno.  Maybe I’m just not a sports memorabilia guy, but having a replica trophy seems a little weird to me.  What do you think, Junk Food Nation?

Moving on – today’s junk food is the LAST in the Jingos! series: New Pepperidge Farms Parmesan Garlic Jingos!

New Pepperidge Farms Parmesan Garlic Jingos! The Money Shot

To recap: liked the Fiesta Cheddar Jingos.  Hated the Lime and Sweet Chili Jingos.  The final flavor in the line: Parmesan Garlic Jingos. Alright, Pepperidge Farm. Let’s do this.

New Pepperidge Farms Parmesan Garlic Jingos! They went with the purple theme for the bix, which is weird because when garlic starts getting old, it turns more slightly green than purple, no?

New Pepperidge Farms Parmesan Garlic Jingos! The boxes for all the Jingos have had this saved edge on one side – a cool effect, makes it look like the crackers are trying to get out of the box.

New Pepperidge Farms Parmesan Garlic Jingos! 23 pieces for 130 calories is pretty good.

New Pepperidge Farms Parmesan Garlic Jingos! I see both parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese in these ingredients.

New Pepperidge Farms Parmesan Garlic Jingos! WHOA super strong cheese smell

As SOON as I opened the box of these New Pepperidge Farms Parmesan Garlic Jingos, cheese flavor stung the air.  No joke.  Even the Junk Food Gal, sitting a few feet away, exclaimed, “WHOA I can smell those from over here!”

I popped a big fingerful into my mouth and chewed and I can safely sa that Pepperidge Farm is back in my good graces after this flavor.  The Parmesan Garlic might be the best flavor of the three Jingo varieties out there!

First, the crunch. Like the other Jingos, the way these crackers are made – small pieces with big crunch – is unique and refreshing compared to the heavily buttered flaky crackers you find most of the time.  These provided a decent crunch and the small size meant I could fit a whole bunch in my mouth at once.

New Pepperidge Farms Parmesan Garlic Jingos! Nicely powdered 🙂

The Parmesan – EVERYWHERE.  Despite the fact that these weren’t COATED in powder, there was a decent amount of powder and the cheese flavor came through with no problems. Sharp, and fragrant, the mix of parmesan and cheddar had a strong flavor yet didn’t curl the stomach by tasting too artificial.  Just a good cheesy flavor.

The Garlic flavor permeated everything very subtly – it wasn’t overwhelming, but it added a nice savor finish to each crunch.  The aftertaste definitely tasted of slight garlic.

All in all, my favorite Jingo of the three, as it was the one with the most clear flavor profile that delivered.  Good work, Pepperidge Farms!

PURCHASED AT: GIANT FOOD

COST: $2.50 on sale

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Sincerely, Junk Food Guy