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Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers rush to major supermarket to clear shelves of ‘mystery' flavour Pringles scanning for just 98p – down from £2
POP ON OVER Shoppers rush to major supermarket to clear shelves of 'mystery' flavour Pringles scanning for just 98p – down from £2 BARGAIN-hunting Brits are rushing to a major supermarket to grab a limited-edition 'mystery' flavour of Pringles for just 98p. The curious crisps have been spotted at Sainsbury's stores across the UK, where eagle-eyed shoppers have clocked the Super Mario-themed 'Mystery Flavour' 165g cans being cleared from shelves in a flash. 3 A photo of the discounted snack was shared on Facebook Credit: Facebook 3 Sparking a flurry of comments from snack fans desperate to uncover the flavour Credit: Facebook A photo of the discounted snack was shared on Facebook, sparking a flurry of comments from snack fans desperate to uncover the flavour. One user wrote: 'I would love to know the flavour please, thanks.' Speculation has run wild online, with people offering their best guesses. "My partner had them, said they tasted like salt and vinegar,' one person commented. Another added: 'Bit spicy – should've read the ingredients on the box. "Nothing to go wild about.' Others reckoned the crisps were meant to mimic classic Italian flavours, with one writing: 'They're supposed to be like a pepperoni pizza flavour but they weren't nice,' while another suggested: 'I think they are spicy meatball flavour.' One fan said: 'They mostly taste pickled onion flavour,' and another chimed in: 'I believe they're random flavours – hence the mystery.' The Mario-themed cans are part of a special Pringles line featuring multiple mystery flavours – and Pringles isn't spilling the beans just yet. Fans have been left to rely on their own taste buds, with theories ranging from ketchup and spaghetti to 'Magic Mushroom' flavour, a cheeky nod to the iconic Nintendo game. The mystery surrounding these crisps has sparked plenty of debate online, with many fans expressing their excitement over the flavour hunt. One Facebook user even joked: 'I can't wait to open one and see if it tastes like the power-ups Mario collects!' It's not the first time Pringles has teased taste buds with a mystery range. Previous surprise flavours have included carbonara, Southern Fried Chicken, and Pickle – each of which garnered mixed reactions from shoppers. This latest release seems to have struck a chord with fans, though, who are eager to get their hands on the elusive taste. For those intrigued by the Mario connection, it's clear that the theme has added an extra layer of excitement to this mystery. With Super Mario's popularity ever-growing, it's no wonder that fans are flocking to the supermarket to get their hands on the latest Pringles craze. In the midst of this snack craze, Pringles continues to dominate the crisp world with their bold experiments and limited-edition offerings. Whether it's a mysterious flavour or a nod to a beloved gaming character, the brand knows how to keep fans guessing. And with Doritos also hinting at a major shake-up – possibly ditching their iconic triangle shape for a square – it seems the crisp aisle is full of surprises this month. How to save money on your supermarket shop THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop. You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they've been reduced. If the food is fresh, you'll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time. Making a list should also save you money, as you'll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket. Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too. This means ditching "finest" or "luxury" products and instead going for "own" or value" type of lines. Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they're misshapen or imperfect. For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50. If you're on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too. Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrate Mario Day with fun events around the Shreveport-Bossier area
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Since 2016, Nintendo has officially recognized March 10 as 'Mario Day' being that the presentation of 'MAR 10' resembles the word 'Mario.' More Entertainment News Nintendo's iconic mascot got his start in 1981's 'Donkey Kong' arcade game as the player character known simply as 'Jumpman' at the time. Since then, the Mario franchise has become the bestselling video game franchise of all time, broke the record for highest grossing film based on a video game, and has received its own themed area at Universal Studios. It's safe to say that Mario is doing pretty well after all these years as his popularity continues to grow. So too does the annual celebration of the character and its history. Fan events, sales on Mario-themed products, or playing one of the hundreds of Mario video games with friends tend to be staples of Mario Day. This year, the Shreveport-Bossier area is celebrating with local events for fans of all ages. The Shreve Memorial Library will host an interactive Mario celebration with crafts and games today from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at their Atkins Branch, 3704 Greenwood Road in Shreveport. Game Warriors Gamer Haven is hosting a Mario Day Party that will feature snacks and drinks, Mario-themed games and prizes, photo ops with Mario characters, and classic Super Mario games that guests can play together from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Game Warriors Gamer Haven, 814 Constable St in Minden. 'Whether you're a classic NES Mario fan or love racing in Mario Kart, this is a night you don't want to miss!' said Game Warriors Gamer Haven in a post. 'Bring your friends, wear your best Mario-themed gear, and get ready for a power-up of fun!' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mario Day deals include a Switch OLED that comes with Super Mario Bros. Wonder for $349
Mario Day, otherwise called Mar10 Day or just March 10, is nearly here. This is a yearly celebration to commemorate Nintendo's iconic plumber. It's not his birthday or anything, but rather a totally random day that sort of looks like his name when spelled a specific way. It's just like how Star Wars Day falls on May 4. The main feature of Mar10 Day is deals, on both Nintendo consoles and Mario-themed games. Walmart is selling a Nintendo Switch OLED bundle for $349 that comes with a digital download code for the fantastic Super Mario Bros. Wonder and a three-month subscription to Nintendo Switch Online. That's a savings of nearly $70. GameStop is also selling just about every notable Mario game for $20 off, making them $40. This even includes the recently-released Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, which is a great port of a 3DS classic. Gamers can pick up Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario 3D World Plus Bowser's Fury, Super Mario Odyssey and Princess Peach: Showtime, all for $40. The remake of the very first Mario Vs. Donkey Kong is down to just $30. There's one last little goodie here for Nintendo fans. The company's famous (or infamous) alarm clock, Alarmo, is now available for purchase from both Walmart and Target, in addition to pre-existing availability on the Nintendo online store.
