Powerbar: just try to eat it.

[John Giezensomething]

A few days ago I dared myself to purchase a chocolate Powerbar, wondering if it's still the same extrusion of nearly inedible tar that I remember from my childhood. Having eaten it, I'm happy to report that it's both more chocolaty and easier to chew than I recall, although I would still describe the texture and flavor as detestable and chewing it made my jaw cramp up. Maybe someday they'll come up with an energy bar that actually tastes good, and it will be called Cliffbar. Until then, I'll just have to keep eating the many varieties of other energy bars that are so, so much better. Does anyone eat Powerbars anymore?

[John Giezensomething]

I think my favorites are carrot cake and apricot... and banana nut bread and penut toffee buzz.

[LAly]

Oh, it's totally a marketing ploy!

[John Giezensomething]

Luna bars are good... I'm still not sure why they're supposed to be just for women... other than as a marketing ploy.

[LAly]

Powerbars are gross. I can tolerate a couple of different kinds of Cliffbars.... but there are a couple of Luna bars that are decent. I'm allergic to tree nuts so I have to be really, really careful about all that but if you ever find a good, nut-free energy bar, PLEASE let me know!

(And don't most Powerbars taste like you'd imagine sod would? I mean, it's like chewing on fake chocolate flavored grass or something.)