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I was strolling through the food section at the local World Market today overindulging in the sample goodies they leave out when a very strangely named treat caught my eye. The mythical Jaffa Cake, tucked away in the cookie section. I had to find out what all the fuss was about so I bought a box. Now all you ex-pat Brits can get your fill down at the local strip mall. Can't understand what all the excitement is about - I'd rather have a Moon Pie, myself.
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I'm going to agree with those assessments. I was rather excited to see they where available and immediately made the purchase. The actual consumption took some fortitude. I found them to have the consistancy AND taste of what amounts to be "waxed crap, with a citrusy aftertaste". I am actually convinced the whole Jaffa Experience was an an inside joke by our brothers from 'cross the pond. However, there is a long-shot chance they actually like them. Mad dogs and Englishmen - Go figure! - We'll never be able to fully understand either of them... 
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Had the same experience here with Pizza. It looked so good in the movies but it turned out to be cheese on toast ! Welsh Rarebit ! and besides that, it didn't have any Lee & Perrins on it ! 
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Oh -'Welsh Rarebit' also known as a Cardiff virgin ! 
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I'm going to agree with those assessments. I was rather excited to see they where available and immediately made the purchase. The actual consumption took some fortitude. I found them to have the consistancy AND taste of what amounts to be "waxed crap, with a citrusy aftertaste". I am actually convinced the whole Jaffa Experience was an an inside joke by our brothers from 'cross the pond. However, there is a long-shot chance they actually like them. Mad dogs and Englishmen - Go figure! - We'll never be able to fully understand either of them...
I will back your conclusion - I don't like them either.
As to the conspiracy theory, I prefer to let others experience things and make up their own minds!  After all I had to suffer them once, why shouldn't you! 
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jaffa cakes should be dipprd in a cuppa tea than eat them soggy!! Mmmm, but i suppose its a marmite thing, you love or hate them, no compromise!,never mind jaffa cakes wots going on with this peanut butter stuff? its like trying to eat wet cement!!!
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You know, it really does seem to be a love or hate thing. My wife can't stand them, but I love em, and, yeah, dunked in a cuppa tea is delicious! As for pizza, hhmm, still trying my best to like it! Now, as far as ice-tea goes .. what the hecks that all about ! (from an ex-Brit .. until they kick my arse back!!)
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ice tea!! thats wot you drink if you fall asleep in ur chair n wake up 2hrs later and cant be botherd to make a fresh brew,you look over at ur cup(mug), and think "sod it its wet thats all that matters!"
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AAHHH though are they McVities Jaffa Cakes or imposters? 
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THAT'S IT! After reading about Jaffa Cakes for months, I finally broke down and ordered a package of McVities Jaffa cakes. Now tell me, what type of wine can you drink with it?......Angelis
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THAT'S IT! After reading about Jaffa Cakes for months, I finally broke down and ordered a package of McVities Jaffa cakes. Now tell me, what type of wine can you drink with it?......Angelis
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Hey Fred,
A glass of a good 20 year old tawny would do the trick!
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nah...I said a nice 2006 Boone's Farm should complement the Jaffa cakes nicely!
we should do this every weekend!
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smith, mix peanut butter with some good ol Aussie Vegamite, it will keep you regular as beans with onions!
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Brummie, I would like to see you try a Midwestern fav type of Pizza, it is called the Happy Joe Special. It is thin crust pizza, with cheese, canadian bacon, and sauerkraut. It is a developed taste, no doubt! The nice thing about pizza, there is a big variety out here, many good, some great, and some absolutely awful.
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Ummm ! Iced tea with a twist of lime and sugar to make it sweet... so icy cold the one (1) quart tea glass sweats with anticipation !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'll keep that in mind. Sauerkraut? Made from cabbage ain't it?
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My only problem with Jaffa Cakes is that they don't put enough of them in the wee packet. About 150 - 200 would be just right.
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peanut butter n aussie vegimite? if i wanted to keep regular! i would drink plenty of good old newcastle brown ale, now thats a good drink to have with your jaffa's!!
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I'd rather have a Moon Pie, myself - Oh dear I'd rather have a beer, myself - Now thats more like it! Jaffa Cakes - "waxed crap, with a citrusy aftertaste". What Now, as far as ice-tea goes .. what the hecks that all about ! - AMEN brother....Iced Tea...Thats just Wrong  Iced tea with a twist of lime and sugar to make it sweet - Oh Gawd..it gets worse.  plenty of good old newcastle brown ale - Oh finally, some sanity is returning. My only problem with Jaffa Cakes is that they don't put enough of them in the wee packet. About 150 - 200 would be just right. I was beginning to think you Americans had no taste, thank you Greybeard. Normal service can now resume.
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Blimey, did i wrtite that.
Jeez, i must be bored...oh well. Back to the solitair
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Jaffa Cakes - "waxed crap, with a citrusy aftertaste".
BLASPHEMY!!!
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I hereby submit a challenge to Pat. A Jaffa cake beer. mmmmmmm....Jaffa Cake Beer! I'd even try one of those! Mike Sr.
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Oh please this Jaffa cake thing is getting old!! Stop for god's sake. 
Young enough to care-less & old enough to know-better. Sooo how do you like me now!!! Whaaaat!!
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