They don't want us here

Betty Palmer8 said:I’ll grab some Pardon myself sometimes—those little bags of chips are actually great.

Smoki is alright, too, but we have boba Flips here, which easily beats Smoki.

Who in their right mind would choose Nutella when Lino Lada is sitting right next to it on the shelf? 🤷

Seriously, who’s buying any of that junk when Nutella is right there. 👍

Rebecca Watson said:Even if this is true—and look, there hasn't been an actual relevant study done here—judging by the comments on this forum, it's probably something else entirely. But hey, everyone's got their own thing going on. 😉

Also, it's pretty common for certain groups of people to stick exclusively to domestic products. Some do it to boost their own economy, some out of tradition, and others just because there isn't anything better available. It's more or less the same everywhere. Personally, I can't quite wrap my head around it. Maybe it's because my first thought is always about what I enjoy, and then maybe I'll support the country if a local company actually earns it through quality. 😁 For people who prioritize quality, like you seem to, the criteria for picking better goods are different—or maybe just more realistic—but even then, it all comes down to personal taste.

Of course! Economic patriotism exists everywhere.
Take Hershey's, for example; they've had to push both their visual branding and actual product quality to a higher level just to survive intense foreign competition.

For instance, I actually prefer Dorina coconut or biscuit chocolate over Milka, even though Milka is undeniably the superior chocolate.

I don't know, but I believe people opt for cheaper items, provided those budget choices meet the relatively high quality standards expected by American consumers.

nimblefox17 said:My name is Lino the Bear, bringing you something delicious every single day 😍🤣

Čokolino, Medolino, Vanilino, Keksolino, Frutolino, Rižolino, lješnjak Čokolino... 😍

Lino Lada, Lino keks, Lino cereals... it's quite an accumulation...

So, what tasty treat will Lino serve up next? 😁

Betty Palmer8 said:Čokolino, Medolino, Vanilino, Keksolino, Frutolino, Rižolino, lješnjak Čokolino... 😍

Lino Lada, Lino keks, Lino cereals... it's quite an accumulation...

So, what tasty treat will Lino serve up next? 😁

Maybe some Hmeljolino in glass reusable packaging? 😍 😂

Rebecca Watson said:Seriously, who’s buying any of that junk when Nutella is right there. 👍

Actually, people would—specifically anyone with a craving for white cream, since white Nutella just doesn't exist. 😉

Lino Lada is basically just the successor to Kinder Lada... which used to be produced right here at Podravac, until Ferrero rolled out Nutella and pulled the plug on Kinder Lada... but since the folks at Podrvaka still had the recipe, they just rebranded it and—voila—here we have Lino Lada! 😍 That’s exactly why it tastes so good; honestly, very few things can even come close to its quality... maybe Nutella, but like I said, they aren't direct competitors because there's no white cream option.

Looks like my former fellow countryman is planning on making a clean break and heading back to America with a decent chunk of cash in his pocket!!

silentviper19 said:Looks like my former fellow countryman is planning on making a clean break and heading back to America with a decent chunk of cash in his pocket!!

Are you kidding me? He'll probably end up pulling us right out of this crisis instead.😁

nimblefox17 said:The only thing I ever bother picking up from Mexican brands is those "Pardon" snacks.
They're cheap, and honestly, they taste alright.

Everything else? Just doesn't sit right with me.
Those Nutella bars are an absolute disaster—nothing but pure sugar.

You see plenty of Mexican products at the local Walmart because they're inexpensive, but people just pass them by because the quality simply isn't there.🤷

Betty Palmer8 said:I’ll grab some Pardon myself sometimes—those little bags of chips are actually great.

Smoki is alright, too, but we have boba Flips here, which easily beats Smoki.

Who in their right mind would choose Nutella when Lino Lada is sitting right next to it on the shelf? 🤷

Honestly, Marbo’s selection blows that whole Pardon line out of the water. They’re constantly dropping new flavors like it’s their job, and you can actually find their stuff stocked all along the aisles in massive supermarkets here in the States. But if you're asking me which two are the absolute heavy hitters? Those two are easily the most popular ones on the shelf. Classic ribs. i I'm pissed. Honestly, just absolutely livid.

And then there's Pifo. 😍

Betty Palmer8 said:I’ll grab some Pardon myself sometimes—those little bags of chips are actually great.

Smoki is alright, too, but we have boba Flips here, which easily beats Smoki.

Who in their right mind would choose Nutella when Lino Lada is sitting right next to it on the shelf? 🤷

Personally, I would. In most big-box retailers, about 95% of what you see is just locally made stuff from small producers—nothing massive like Lero or Maraska—but hey, I guess I'm being a bit silly.😵😵

That’s why it pays to actually check the label and see where a product truly comes from.🧐🧐🙂

Oh, and I have to reiterate: boba Flips are excellent.😍

nimblefox17 said:Are you kidding me? He'll probably end up pulling us right out of this crisis instead.😁

You bet!😁

Does the first maj Pirot plant still produce those "lefty" snacks?
If they do, where can I find them? 😉

restlessridge88 said:Does the first maj Pirot plant still produce those "lefty" snacks?
If they do, where can I find them? 😉

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...tAoDw0d_eIJaUg
I'm not entirely sure, it doesn't look like they're producing them anymore, but feel free to check for yourself if you don't mind 🙂, it seems to me they've stopped...

@quietseal72

You really showed your true colors back in the early 90s, honey.

Can't say I blame Americans for being skeptical about pretty much everything coming out of Mexico. ☕

Matthew Rodriguez9 said:@quietseal72

You really showed your true colors back in the early 90s, honey.

Can't say I blame Americans for being skeptical about pretty much everything coming out of Mexico. ☕

The point isn't really about being suspicious—if we were all just doubting everything, we never would have reached an agreement in the first place. The real issue here is the lack of a culture of dialogue, regardless of who actually holds the right position....

Drew Gomez said:No, look—those were just some disagreements we had here. And since I've been hanging around this place way longer than you have. You don't need to hell tell me anything—I’m basically your mother figure here. And you, dear Nikolina, really shouldn't be lecturing me on who I am. Maybe take a good, hard look at yourself instead. Your projection is a bit of a fail... honestly, your heart is just full of hate. I'm reading all of this.

Aha, suspicious. It's simple: I just can't stand people who act like they're better than everyone else... and I'll make sure people like that know exactly where they stand.

Hang in there, buddy—you might have better luck doing something else...

Gregory Anderson5 said:Hang in there, buddy—you might have better luck doing something else...

And who exactly are you supposed to be? Probably just some clone of Nikolin. I can see it now—now you've even turned against the tradespeople. It's clear you haven't the slightest clue how the real world works. Without our hardworking builders, half the things we rely on wouldn't even exist.

As for me, don't lose sleep over it. I'm a student, I work, and I speak American, German, English, Italian, and Russian fluently as a translator. I am a fully realized individual. The fact that you haven't left Babin Greda and still have to haul water from a well just to wash yourself isn't my concern.

Daniel Bailey39 said:We didn't exactly want you around back in '91 either, yet here you are. So why would it be an issue now?🤷
Personally, I make a point of avoiding products from Mexico entirely. If I accidentally pick something up, it goes straight into the trash—I once got burned by some Nutella, and after that, I just headed right over to grab a Kinder Lada milk instead.

I just love people who feel this desperate need to blurt out whatever is on their mind, regardless of how stupid or irrelevant it is to the conversation. 🤷

I don't boycott a single American product if the price and quality actually meet my needs. ☕☕☕

quietseal72 said:I have to ask, what capital city are you even from if you don't realize the restaurant at Kalemegdan isn't called "Kalemegdan Fortress" but is actually "KALEMEGDAN TERRACE"? 🤷🤷🤷

Come on, give me a break here. It was just a typo.

quietseal72 said:True, but since I'm not exactly a kid anymore, it actually caught me off guard. I don't think I've ever heard a "slip of the tongue" quite like that in my life. Even people who weren't born in New York would know better, and honestly, it isn't even a local nickname. Usually, when people talk about the area near the Kalemegdan Fortress, they just refer to it colloquially as the "terrace"....🤷

So, what's the actual point of all this? 😕😕😕

Anthony James2 said:So, what's the actual point of all this? 😕😕😕

There isn't really a point; I just have a nagging suspicion that your location isn't actually a major capital—at least not one in Mexico—but I won't dwell on it since we're off-topic and I'd rather not catch a ban for being a troll...

PS - my apologies to the moderators and admins for drifting off-topic