Ruffles for Men: Delicious or Dumb?

by SodaHead Living Posted 2012/05/22 21:00:00

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	Delicious	87 votes	26%
	Dumb	251 votes	74%

We're really not sure what makes a potato chip "for men" as opposed to for the general population, but Ruffles thinks it has it all figured out. The potato chip brand has launched its "Ultimate Chips & Dips" targeted specifically at dudes, The New York Daily News reports. The "man chips" have twice the size and depth of the ridges in their original Ruffles Potato Chips, and come in flavors like Sweet & Smokin' BBQ and Kickin' Jalapeño Ranch.

As for the dips, flavors include Beef N' Cheese and Smokehouse Bacon. Right ... because women don't like beef, cheese and bacon. We get it. But Ruffles is only the latest brand to zone in on the guys. Dr. Pepper 10, Pepsi Next and Coke Zero have all done the same. Do guys really think it's not manly to eat a regular potato chip, or drink a regular soda? We're not sure, but we think it's kind of silly. How about you?

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JJ Rage 2012/05/23 22:13:27

Dumb

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This will not make any impact on my decision of chips whatsoever. Make your Ruffles more like Sun chips and I might try them.

Sun chips, yum!
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Wizard 2012/05/23 03:18:23 (edited)

Dumb

The gender things with foods gimmick is not going to float very well. It might work with beer or liquor, but I know as many women as men that might be interested in a beef and cheddar chip, etc. What people enjoy in different flavors is not gender specific.

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kay29 2012/05/23 03:18:23

Delicious

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Delicious and dumb. I'm a girl and I would give them a shot, does that really make me 'manly?' C'mon people, they're just freaking chips...

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hannah 2012/05/23 03:01:16

Dumb

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wat the hell is up with all these foods and drinks being made for certain genders??? its so effing ridiculous. first theres a dr pepper for men and now ruffles? wtf?!

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jackie 2012/05/23 02:40:54

Dumb

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Man chips? Oh please people stop adding MAN infront of everything.

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Flamingolady 2012/05/23 02:25:57

Delicious

I would try them, even if they are for Dudes.

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robbt1 2012/05/23 02:12:14

Dumb

Know how Dr. Pepper made Dr. Pepper 10? "IT'S NOT FOR WOMEN!!" Remember that?

Only person I know who drinks Dr. Pepper 10 is a woman.

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Pookie 2012/05/23 02:07:59

Dumb

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Gawd! What are these chips doing in my dandy bag of air!?!

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juicebox07 2012/05/23 02:07:23

Dumb

I would eat those and I'm a woman.

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sjalan 2012/05/23 02:04:08

Delicious

Heavier and thicker less likely to break and pick up more dip.

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Lycaste skinneri 2012/05/23 01:45:46

Dumb

I'd say: Air for men.

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flyingseaturtle BN 2012/05/23 01:17:25

Dumb

I am not a big fan of potato chips ;-)

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Jimbo 2012/05/23 00:59:16

Dumb

I thought all potato chips were for men.

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gregaj7 2012/05/23 00:53:09 (edited)

Dumb

Too hot for my spice tolerance.

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Relay 2012/05/23 00:31:13

Delicious

silly idea but they do sound really good

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westernslope~PWCM~JLA 2012/05/23 00:28:46

Dumb

silly

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HelmetGirl 2012/05/23 00:06:14

Dumb

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I think it's silly. Things that are obviously feminine or masculine, market accordingly. But since when are snacks and sodas gender specific?

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juicebox07 to HelmetGirl 2012/05/23 02:11:07

Agreed! There actually are some drinks that are geared towards females though.

As for food, I think it's ridiculous.

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tobe 2012/05/22 23:53:24

Dumb

first pepsi max diet pepsi for men and now this. do they assume all guys have a complex???

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JohnT 2012/05/22 23:53:03

Dumb

Marketing gimmicks like this do little to interest anyone over 35 years of age. Typical try to sell to the testosterone level is just flat dumb.

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S123 2012/05/22 23:49:31

Dumb

Are they actually saying they are for men or are they just marketng them to men?

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bobthewelder 2012/05/22 23:48:41 (edited)

Dumb

I have known alot of women that liked spicy food, it's not just a "mans" world out there. What a dumb azz idea... Me personally I don't like real "spicy" food does that make me less of a man?? I hope not.

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**weaselbee::StarkidJay* 2012/05/22 23:41:25

Dumb

WHAT.

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Lady-DeathBright 2012/05/22 23:29:08

Dumb

Bad ad, but they sound really good!

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'Zedd 2012/05/22 23:24:50
AkaiKiba18 2012/05/22 23:16:07

Dumb

Whats with all this " for men" biusness? Shouldn't they try to target everyone to make more money?

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Mindy 2012/05/22 23:08:04

Dumb

Soooo...the chips have little peebobbers?

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Azrael-In GOD we trust 2012/05/22 22:54:08

Delicious

Everyone needs their own targeted advertisements.
I've tried the chips and they are nice, big, firm chips (and yes, they ridges are deeper for dipping into thicker dips.)
Smokehouse bacon dip is delicious and the women liked it as well. It also goes great with celery and other dipping vegetables.

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Recruit 2012/05/22 22:51:46

Dumb

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Id fire the idiots who created this chip for men...looks nothing like any vagina that ive ever sinked my teeth and tounge into...wtf?

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Cookie 2012/05/22 22:50:30

Dumb

Sounds like advertisement just to sell more chips.What are they gonna come up with next,chips for women? They could call them Menopause Munchies,so stupid.

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Bleach the Limit 2012/05/22 22:47:38

Delicious

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I couldn't care less if they're marketed towards men. I'm a girl and they sound great. Maybe with a few Doritos tacos and a two liter of Dr. Pepper.

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AXX2009 2012/05/22 22:40:21

Delicious

Well, the product is delicious. But here we go again with the "for men" labeling. Just like the Dr Pepper 10...women will complain. I don't understand why...it is just advertising. If it was "just for women" then men would not complain or else women will complain about their complaining. Just like I just did ( but I'm a guy)

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REFUSENICK1967 2012/05/22 22:28:06

Delicious

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Your a man if you can eat a can of these.There fricking hot.....DAM

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Be Original 2012/05/22 22:13:09

Dumb

what's next? actual food

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none 2012/05/22 22:12:15

Dumb

Anything to try to sell something

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the judgebigdogeagle 2012/05/22 22:09:21

Dumb

+1
I like all the all gender Ruffles.

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BerryColor 2012/05/22 21:57:48

Dumb

But that looks delicious :P

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The Pro 2012/05/22 21:54:14

Dumb

Worked for Carl’s Jr right? I could care less…it’s a potato chip for Pete’s sake and unless it is on sale and I need it I do not care.

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Bibliophilic 2012/05/22 21:50:31

Dumb

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Potato chips have neither sex nor gender.

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Loser lollipop 2012/05/22 21:38:17

Dumb

As a woman, does ruffles declare my ability to purchase these chips null simply for the fact that I am not a man. Gonna go buy these and feel illegal for being a woman buying manly chips oooohh

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TasselLady 2012/05/22 21:31:12

Dumb

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