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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix Adolescence star Owen Cooper takes swipe at 'just terrible' American icons
The 15-year-old rising star Owen Cooper - who shot to fame after staring in Netflix's Adolescence - appeared on The Tonight Show speaking to Jimmy Fallon and shocked the host with his comments. Rising star Owen Cooper known for his impressive performance in Netflix's hit show Adolescence has taken a playful swipe at US sweets and chocolates branding them "just terrible" earlier this week. Appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the young actor slated the confectionery and even brought out some US snacks to prove his point. The 15-year-old said: "One thing I hate about America - the chocolate and the sweets, everything is just terrible. It's just Cheetos and all that nonsense. Honestly, I hate it." Host Jimmy asked the teenager what he disliked about America as Owen spend some time there promoting the Netflix drama, which is in talks for a second series. After his honesty, Owen lifted the basket of snacks to show Jimmy his favourite sweets, which included Maltesers. Which were first sold in the UK back in 1937, the Mirror reports. "Have you ever had a Malteser? Right - I'll bring the whole basket up. So this is what I brought [Monster Munch, Maltesers and Fruit Pastilles]",Owen stated during the interview on NBC. The teen, from Warrington, Cheshire, argued that these brands were so much better than most American sweets. However, the US boasts a long standing history of iconic confectionery, with the market valued at $83.54 billion (£60 billion) in 2024. In the late 1800's, sweets in the US were handcrafted in small batches and sold in local shops across the country. That changed in 1894 when the Hershey Chocolate Company introduced the world to the first mass-produced milk chocolate bar. After World War II, confectionery began to be regularly imported to the UK and other countries. Although Owen's opinion on sweets is mirrored by his fans online, who left messages on social media. One posted: "Maltesers, Minstrels and beef Minichips are the perfect cinema snacks. Heaven. Can't get anything remotely close in the US." While another, seemingly an American, wrote: "He's absolutely correct. The candy, chips etc over here are atrocious. Garbage compared to Europe's." A third said: "He is spot on actually." Later in the interview, Owen revealed that some massive Hollywood stars have praised his performance on Adolescence. The rising star said Leonardo DiCaprio left him a video message when he was with his onscreen dad Stephen Graham. He stated: "Stephen Graham sent me a video yesterday and it's Leonardo DiCaprio sat next to him and he was saying 'Hey Owen, I'm such a big fan of Adolescence.'... I was like 'What!'" Owen received widespread acclaim for his leading role in the Netflix drama, despite having little prior acting experience before taking the role. Growing up one of his big interests was music - so much that his mum Noreen, a carer, nicknamed him "my mini Harry Styles." Neighbours in the Warrington area describe the family as grounded and modest. Owen, who also enjoys playing football for his local youth team, lives with Noreen and his dad Andy, 44, who works in IT as well as his older brother Ollie. He also has an older half-brother, Connor, who like Ollie works as an electrician.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Adolescence star Owen Cooper makes blunt jibe about 'terrible' US icons
Owen Cooper, the 15-year-old who was lauded for his leading role in Netflix drama Adolescence, appeared on The Tonight Show on Tuesday - and shocked Jimmy Fallon Adolescence actor Owen Cooper branded the US's sweets and chocolates as "just terrible" this week. Speaking on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the young star slated the confectionery and even brought a basket of US treats in a bid to prove his point. Owen, 15, said: "One thing I hate about America - the chocolate and the sweets, everything is just terrible. It's just Cheetos and all that nonsense. Honestly, I hate it." Jimmy had asked the teenager what he didn't like about America as Owen has spent some time there promoting the Netflix drama, a second series of which is currently in talks. After his honest jibe, Owen lifted the basket to show the host his favourite sweets, which include Maltesers. They were first sold in the UK in 1937. "Have you ever had a Malteser? Right - I'll bring the whole basket up. So this is what I brought [Monster Munch, Maltesers and Fruit Pastilles]", Owen said in the interview on NBC. The teen, from Warrington, Cheshire, insisted the brands were better than most American sweets. However, the US has a long history of making iconic confectionery labels, a market there valued at $83.54 billion (£60 billion) in 2024. In the late 19th century, sweets were made by hand in small batches and sold in local shops across the US. Then, the Hershey Chocolate Company - launched in 1894 - introduced the world to the first mass-produced milk chocolate bar. Following the Second World War, confectionery was frequently imported to the UK and elsewhere. But Owen's view is mirrored by his fans online, who left messages on social media. One posted: "Maltesers, Minstrels and beef Minichips are the perfect cinema snacks. Heaven. Can't get anything remotely close in the US." Another, seemingly an American, shared: "He's absolutely correct. The candy, chips etc over here are atrocious. Garbage compared to Europe's." A third said: "He is spot on actually." Later in the interview, Owen also revealed the huge Hollywood star that has praised his work recently. The actor said Leonardo DiCaprio left him a video message when he was with his onscreen dad Stephen Graham. Owen said: "Stephen Graham sent me a video yesterday and it's Leonardo DiCaprio sat next to him and he was saying 'Hey Owen, I'm such a big fan of Adolescence.'... I was like 'What!'" Owen was widely praised for his leading role in the Netflix drama, but he had no huge acting experience prior to the gig. Instead, one of his big interests growing up was music, so much so he was nicknamed "my mini Harry Styles" by mum Noreen, who is a carer. Neighbours in the Warrington suburb stress the family are keen to remain modest. Owen, who enjoys playing football for his youth side, lives with Noreen, 44-year-old dad Andy, who works in IT, and older brother Ollie. Ollie and Owen have older half-brother Connor, who, like Ollie, is an electrician.
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Wave of new and nostalgic goodies from Cadbury, Mars, and Bacardi hitting supermarkets – see the full list
Scroll down to see the list of goodies TREAT TIME Wave of new and nostalgic goodies from Cadbury, Mars, and Bacardi hitting supermarkets – see the full list Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HOST of new and nostalgic goodies guaranteed to get shoppers buzzing are hitting supermarket shelves. Treats and drinks from major brands including Bacardi, Cadbury and Mars are being launched this Spring and Summer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 A host of new and nostalgic treats are hitting shelves this Spring and Summer Credit: Getty From an iconic Malteser flavour that's not been on sale for over 10 years to a never-before-seen Skittle flavour, there's something for everyone. Here are all launches and re-launches set to get shoppers going wild over the coming months. Skittles Citrus 7 Skittles Citrus are making their way onto shelves The Sun exclusively revealed earlier this month the new Skittles Citrus pouches would be hitting shelves this Spring and Summer. The 109g and 136g packs contain five new flavours: Orange, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin and Blood Orange. Mars, which makes the sweets, said the Citrus pouches will be available across all the major supermarkets. However, we only spotted them on sale at Asda currently, where the 136p pouch costs 98p. Some shoppers online say they've found them in smaller convenience stores as well. Tropical Refreshers 7 Swizzels has released a new flavour of its iconic Refreshers bar Swizzels has unveiled a new Tropical Refreshers flavour to mark 70 years since the classic sweet was first launched. The fresh flavour, combining mango and pineapple, is available in stores now. We couldn't see it on sale at the bigger supermarket chains, however you can buy a 20-pack on Amazon for £15. Which chocolate bars have been discontinued in the UK? Shoppers have been quick to share their glee after finding out about the new flavour. Posting on Facebook, one said: "These look like they will taste amazing." While another said: "OMG yesss, I need." Bacardi Breezers 7 Drinking Bacardi Breezers were a right of passage for many 90s and 00s kids Kids from the 90s and 00s will be buzzing to hear Bacardi is launching three new Breezer flavours in supermarkets and convenience shops. Shoppers can pick up the alcopop in three flavours: Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime and Crispy Watermelon. B&M will start stocking them from July, Aldi from August and Sainsbury's from September, priced at £2 per bottle. Bacardi has also said they'll be available in convenience stores from July. Cadbury Dairy Milk Iced Latte 7 Cadbury is launching its new Iced Latte Dairy Milk next month The Sun also exclusively revealed this month Cadbury is launching a new Dairy Milk flavour - Iced Latte. Shoppers will be able to pick up the bar from major retailers from next month. Cadbury is also launching four limited-edition Dairy Milk Summer Edition bars with packaging that changes colour based on temperature. The new chocolate bars will hit shelves in June and be available throughout the summer period for £2 a piece. Cadbury Twirl White Dipped 7 Cadbury has unveiled a new variation on its Twirl bar as well Cadbury is also adding another new chocolate bar to its line up on June 2 - Twirl White Dipped. The bar combines the classic flaked Twirl milk chocolate dipped in white chocolate. The bar is only limited edition though, so you'll want to be quick if you want to grab one when it launches. A price for the new bar is yet to be revealed. White Maltesers 7 Shoppers will not doubt remember white Maltesers Mars is bringing back White Maltesers after they were last seen on shelves 10 years ago. The snack is expected to return to supermarkets and independent stores on June 16. The treat first launched in 2003 but was taken off shelves back in 2014. Since then, social media has been awash with pleas from shoppers calling on them to bring the iconic flavour back. Including comments from punters who said the creamy honeycomb bites were the "best thing" they had ever had. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Advertiser
15-05-2025
- Science
- The Advertiser
Would you dare to taste test freeze-dried dinosaur poop?
These items are hand-picked to make your shopping experience easier. ACM may be provided with compensation from affiliate partners if you click through. Is it a speckled stone from the garden? Is it a moldy piece of cheese from the back of the fridge? No, it's freeze-dried "dinosaur poo"! And it's the perfect sugary treat for fossil and dinosaur-obsessed kids or, of course, adults with a sweet tooth (and a sick sense of humour). While many of you may have never heard of freeze-dried lollies, it has a history. Freeze-drying technology emerged in the early 20th century as a solution that aimed to preserve foods for a longer shelf life. While the technology was initially developed for pharmaceutical and medical use, in the 1960s, NASA introduced freeze-dried foods for astronauts to support their nutrition on early space missions, as traditional cans of food were too bulky for space travel. Instead, freeze-dried foods were a compact, tasty and nutritionally dense food source that satisfied basic nutritional needs and did not require refrigeration. At this time, NASA also began experimenting with lollies to provide astronauts with some small comforts for their journey. These innovations led to the creation of freeze-dried lollies for all consumers, who tend to enjoy the unique novelty of the experience of biting into a freeze-dried lolly - with its crunch and burst of flavour - that perhaps cannot be replicated. Fast forward to today, and freeze-dried lolly manufacturers like CoolThings have taken the novelty one step further, introducing treats like freeze-dried astronaut ice cream, Skittles, and the pièce de résistance: dinosaur poo. While my gut churns at the thought of trying what looks like something historic you'd find at the back of the pantry, brave staff at ACM took to trialling this sweet treat to give their honest review. "The freeze-dried Skittles are the best. They taste better than a skittle because of the crunch rather than the chew. I can't eat the strawberries and cream because I'm gluten free." "I love the Skittles. They taste better than normal skittles. The strawberries and cream is too sweet and crunchy for me and it gets stuck to your teeth." I like the flavour because I like Skittles but I'm not sure about the texture. The ice cream is a bit of a mind boggle. I enjoy the taste of ice cream without it melting. I think it's the best tasting one out of the lot." "The dinosaur poo is crispy and crunchy. It's giving me Violet Crumble vibes with a stronger caramel sensation. I like the texture - it's surprising and unexpected. But it is very sweet so I don't know how much of it I could eat. That being said, I'd like to try one more." "The dinosaur poo tastes like a Malteser. I think the strawberries and cream are too crunchy - I feel like I just broke a veneer." "Oh my god my girls love those [freeze-dried lollies]. Freeze-dried dinosaur poo - is that what they call it? Yuck. But mmm... I quite like that. It does taste like a Curly Wurly. The powder version not the chewy version. I'd give that a 10/10." "The dinosaur poo tastes like a Curly Wurly. They're authentic." "The Skittles are my favourite. They're crunchy, light and unexpected. I'm not a big caramel fan so the appeal of the dinosaur poo was lost on me. However, I can see how this would appeal to kids - it's a great novelty treat or stocking filler at Christmas time." Read more: Top meal kit delivery services in Australia: Which one is right for you? 10-step Korean skincare routine and products for radiant skin Best power banks and portable chargers in Australia 2024 Meet the Airyday founder changing SPF sun protection Australia's most romantic travel experiences for Valentine's Day These items are hand-picked to make your shopping experience easier. ACM may be provided with compensation from affiliate partners if you click through. Is it a speckled stone from the garden? Is it a moldy piece of cheese from the back of the fridge? No, it's freeze-dried "dinosaur poo"! And it's the perfect sugary treat for fossil and dinosaur-obsessed kids or, of course, adults with a sweet tooth (and a sick sense of humour). While many of you may have never heard of freeze-dried lollies, it has a history. Freeze-drying technology emerged in the early 20th century as a solution that aimed to preserve foods for a longer shelf life. While the technology was initially developed for pharmaceutical and medical use, in the 1960s, NASA introduced freeze-dried foods for astronauts to support their nutrition on early space missions, as traditional cans of food were too bulky for space travel. Instead, freeze-dried foods were a compact, tasty and nutritionally dense food source that satisfied basic nutritional needs and did not require refrigeration. At this time, NASA also began experimenting with lollies to provide astronauts with some small comforts for their journey. These innovations led to the creation of freeze-dried lollies for all consumers, who tend to enjoy the unique novelty of the experience of biting into a freeze-dried lolly - with its crunch and burst of flavour - that perhaps cannot be replicated. Fast forward to today, and freeze-dried lolly manufacturers like CoolThings have taken the novelty one step further, introducing treats like freeze-dried astronaut ice cream, Skittles, and the pièce de résistance: dinosaur poo. While my gut churns at the thought of trying what looks like something historic you'd find at the back of the pantry, brave staff at ACM took to trialling this sweet treat to give their honest review. "The freeze-dried Skittles are the best. They taste better than a skittle because of the crunch rather than the chew. I can't eat the strawberries and cream because I'm gluten free." "I love the Skittles. They taste better than normal skittles. The strawberries and cream is too sweet and crunchy for me and it gets stuck to your teeth." I like the flavour because I like Skittles but I'm not sure about the texture. The ice cream is a bit of a mind boggle. I enjoy the taste of ice cream without it melting. I think it's the best tasting one out of the lot." "The dinosaur poo is crispy and crunchy. It's giving me Violet Crumble vibes with a stronger caramel sensation. I like the texture - it's surprising and unexpected. But it is very sweet so I don't know how much of it I could eat. That being said, I'd like to try one more." "The dinosaur poo tastes like a Malteser. I think the strawberries and cream are too crunchy - I feel like I just broke a veneer." "Oh my god my girls love those [freeze-dried lollies]. Freeze-dried dinosaur poo - is that what they call it? Yuck. But mmm... I quite like that. It does taste like a Curly Wurly. The powder version not the chewy version. I'd give that a 10/10." "The dinosaur poo tastes like a Curly Wurly. They're authentic." "The Skittles are my favourite. They're crunchy, light and unexpected. I'm not a big caramel fan so the appeal of the dinosaur poo was lost on me. However, I can see how this would appeal to kids - it's a great novelty treat or stocking filler at Christmas time." Read more: Top meal kit delivery services in Australia: Which one is right for you? 10-step Korean skincare routine and products for radiant skin Best power banks and portable chargers in Australia 2024 Meet the Airyday founder changing SPF sun protection Australia's most romantic travel experiences for Valentine's Day These items are hand-picked to make your shopping experience easier. ACM may be provided with compensation from affiliate partners if you click through. Is it a speckled stone from the garden? Is it a moldy piece of cheese from the back of the fridge? No, it's freeze-dried "dinosaur poo"! And it's the perfect sugary treat for fossil and dinosaur-obsessed kids or, of course, adults with a sweet tooth (and a sick sense of humour). While many of you may have never heard of freeze-dried lollies, it has a history. Freeze-drying technology emerged in the early 20th century as a solution that aimed to preserve foods for a longer shelf life. While the technology was initially developed for pharmaceutical and medical use, in the 1960s, NASA introduced freeze-dried foods for astronauts to support their nutrition on early space missions, as traditional cans of food were too bulky for space travel. Instead, freeze-dried foods were a compact, tasty and nutritionally dense food source that satisfied basic nutritional needs and did not require refrigeration. At this time, NASA also began experimenting with lollies to provide astronauts with some small comforts for their journey. These innovations led to the creation of freeze-dried lollies for all consumers, who tend to enjoy the unique novelty of the experience of biting into a freeze-dried lolly - with its crunch and burst of flavour - that perhaps cannot be replicated. Fast forward to today, and freeze-dried lolly manufacturers like CoolThings have taken the novelty one step further, introducing treats like freeze-dried astronaut ice cream, Skittles, and the pièce de résistance: dinosaur poo. While my gut churns at the thought of trying what looks like something historic you'd find at the back of the pantry, brave staff at ACM took to trialling this sweet treat to give their honest review. "The freeze-dried Skittles are the best. They taste better than a skittle because of the crunch rather than the chew. I can't eat the strawberries and cream because I'm gluten free." "I love the Skittles. They taste better than normal skittles. The strawberries and cream is too sweet and crunchy for me and it gets stuck to your teeth." I like the flavour because I like Skittles but I'm not sure about the texture. The ice cream is a bit of a mind boggle. I enjoy the taste of ice cream without it melting. I think it's the best tasting one out of the lot." "The dinosaur poo is crispy and crunchy. It's giving me Violet Crumble vibes with a stronger caramel sensation. I like the texture - it's surprising and unexpected. But it is very sweet so I don't know how much of it I could eat. That being said, I'd like to try one more." "The dinosaur poo tastes like a Malteser. I think the strawberries and cream are too crunchy - I feel like I just broke a veneer." "Oh my god my girls love those [freeze-dried lollies]. Freeze-dried dinosaur poo - is that what they call it? Yuck. But mmm... I quite like that. It does taste like a Curly Wurly. The powder version not the chewy version. I'd give that a 10/10." "The dinosaur poo tastes like a Curly Wurly. They're authentic." "The Skittles are my favourite. They're crunchy, light and unexpected. I'm not a big caramel fan so the appeal of the dinosaur poo was lost on me. However, I can see how this would appeal to kids - it's a great novelty treat or stocking filler at Christmas time." Read more: Top meal kit delivery services in Australia: Which one is right for you? 10-step Korean skincare routine and products for radiant skin Best power banks and portable chargers in Australia 2024 Meet the Airyday founder changing SPF sun protection Australia's most romantic travel experiences for Valentine's Day These items are hand-picked to make your shopping experience easier. ACM may be provided with compensation from affiliate partners if you click through. Is it a speckled stone from the garden? Is it a moldy piece of cheese from the back of the fridge? No, it's freeze-dried "dinosaur poo"! And it's the perfect sugary treat for fossil and dinosaur-obsessed kids or, of course, adults with a sweet tooth (and a sick sense of humour). While many of you may have never heard of freeze-dried lollies, it has a history. Freeze-drying technology emerged in the early 20th century as a solution that aimed to preserve foods for a longer shelf life. While the technology was initially developed for pharmaceutical and medical use, in the 1960s, NASA introduced freeze-dried foods for astronauts to support their nutrition on early space missions, as traditional cans of food were too bulky for space travel. Instead, freeze-dried foods were a compact, tasty and nutritionally dense food source that satisfied basic nutritional needs and did not require refrigeration. At this time, NASA also began experimenting with lollies to provide astronauts with some small comforts for their journey. These innovations led to the creation of freeze-dried lollies for all consumers, who tend to enjoy the unique novelty of the experience of biting into a freeze-dried lolly - with its crunch and burst of flavour - that perhaps cannot be replicated. Fast forward to today, and freeze-dried lolly manufacturers like CoolThings have taken the novelty one step further, introducing treats like freeze-dried astronaut ice cream, Skittles, and the pièce de résistance: dinosaur poo. While my gut churns at the thought of trying what looks like something historic you'd find at the back of the pantry, brave staff at ACM took to trialling this sweet treat to give their honest review. "The freeze-dried Skittles are the best. They taste better than a skittle because of the crunch rather than the chew. I can't eat the strawberries and cream because I'm gluten free." "I love the Skittles. They taste better than normal skittles. The strawberries and cream is too sweet and crunchy for me and it gets stuck to your teeth." I like the flavour because I like Skittles but I'm not sure about the texture. The ice cream is a bit of a mind boggle. I enjoy the taste of ice cream without it melting. I think it's the best tasting one out of the lot." "The dinosaur poo is crispy and crunchy. It's giving me Violet Crumble vibes with a stronger caramel sensation. I like the texture - it's surprising and unexpected. But it is very sweet so I don't know how much of it I could eat. That being said, I'd like to try one more." "The dinosaur poo tastes like a Malteser. I think the strawberries and cream are too crunchy - I feel like I just broke a veneer." "Oh my god my girls love those [freeze-dried lollies]. Freeze-dried dinosaur poo - is that what they call it? Yuck. But mmm... I quite like that. It does taste like a Curly Wurly. The powder version not the chewy version. I'd give that a 10/10." "The dinosaur poo tastes like a Curly Wurly. They're authentic." "The Skittles are my favourite. They're crunchy, light and unexpected. I'm not a big caramel fan so the appeal of the dinosaur poo was lost on me. However, I can see how this would appeal to kids - it's a great novelty treat or stocking filler at Christmas time." Read more: Top meal kit delivery services in Australia: Which one is right for you? 10-step Korean skincare routine and products for radiant skin Best power banks and portable chargers in Australia 2024 Meet the Airyday founder changing SPF sun protection Australia's most romantic travel experiences for Valentine's Day
South Wales Guardian
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
New Cadbury chocolate in Iceland is look-alike of 90s snack
Chocoholics were quick to take to social media to claim that Iceland's new Cadbury Dairy Milk Balls looked very similar to a snack that vanished in the noughties. Cadbury Tasters were launched in 1996 and axed in the mid-2000s. Their round solid chocolate appearance looked similar to a Malteser without the crunch. The post on Newfoodsuk Facebook page about the new Cadbury Balls quickly caught the attention of fans, who shared nostalgic memories of the treats. 'These used to be called Tasters, loved these,' one user wrote. Another added: 'Tasters were the best!' 'Tasters were my favourite as a child,' another recalled. A flurry of tags of Facebook friends on the platform also led to people sharing their memories of the 90s and noughties. One person said: 'Omg is it the Tasters from years ago?! I do hope so. Remember getting these with nan every Friday.' 'These were known as Tasters and we'd have them on the way to school,' someone else remembered. 'Omg looks like Tasters! Loved them back in the day. We need to find these,' one person tagged. It appears that the look-a-like Cadbury Dairy Milk Balls are now available in Iceland stores along with other new varieties of treat-sized bags including M&M's cookie dough flavour and Cadbury Strawberry Bites. Recommended reading: Cadbury Crispello chocolate bars on sale at B&M for 49p Cadbury Top Deck chocolate bars on sale at Farmfoods for 75p Discontinued Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bar spotted at B&M In recent months, there has been a flurry of nostalgic snacks returning to the shelves, including a rare Cadbury chocolate bar initially launched in 2012. Crispello, a mix of wafer and chocolate, had only been available abroad until recently, when shoppers were quick to spot it in B&M. The bars were being sold in individual packs, each containing four separate chocolate-covered crispy wafer shells with a creamy chocolate filling, for just 49p.
