eating a lot of pocky (A LOT) (ft. @MichaelReeves @DisguisedToast @AriaSaki @ludwig &@igumdrop)
Summary
TLDRThe video script details a lively and humorous session where the content creator and their friends indulge in tasting a variety of Pocky flavors, amounting to 38 different types. The group rates each flavor, with a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism, as they navigate through the assortment. Highlights include the unveiling of a plush toy named 'The Lily Pads,' a product inspired by the creator's fan base, and the group's playful banter as they react to the diverse flavors, some of which are met with strong approval while others are not as favored. The video is a testament to the camaraderie and shared experiences among the group, with a touch of competition as they vie for the title of the 'smartest' and engage in light-hearted debates over theειΆι£ (snacks).
Takeaways
- π« The video features a tasting of 38 different flavors of Pocky, a popular Japanese snack.
- π¨ The content creator had previously designed characters representing fan bases, which later inspired a plush toy called 'Lily Pads'.
- π Each purchase of the plush toy includes a free trading card, with five lucky recipients getting a golden signed version.
- π The video includes a humorous and casual discussion about the various Pocky flavors, with scores ranging from one to ten.
- π Some flavors received high praise, such as the 'Crunchy Strawberry' and 'Orange Cream', while others were met with criticism.
- π There's a light-hearted banter and playful competition among the participants regarding who is the smartest in the room.
- πΎ A segment of the video involves tasting Pocky with wine, which leads to mixed reactions and humorous commentary.
- π€ The content creator expresses a desire for a Pocky sponsorship and discusses leveraging their influence for it.
- π¦ The video showcases Pocky packaging, which is noted to be excessive and even described as looking like it has a 'nipple'.
- π The most controversial Pocky flavor turned out to be one described as 'Cheddar Parmesan Black Pepper and Clove', which was widely disliked.
- π At the end, participants share their personal favorite Pocky flavors, highlighting the subjective nature of taste preferences.
Q & A
What was the main activity featured in the video?
-The main activity featured in the video was a tasting session where the participants tried over 38 different flavors of Pocky, a popular snack brand.
Why were plushies mentioned in relation to 'The Lily Pads'?
-Plushies were mentioned as a product idea stemming from sketches of little bean-like characters representing fan bases of various content creators. The character for 'The Lily Pads' represents the fan base of the creator speaking, and they envisioned turning these characters into plushies.
What special item comes with the purchase of a 'Lily Pad' plushie?
-Each 'Lily Pad' plushie purchase comes with a free trading card designed by the creator. Additionally, five lucky buyers will receive a golden signed trading card.
What recurring joke or theme was apparent in their discussion about Pocky flavors?
-A recurring theme in their discussion was the playful banter and humorous exaggeration about their likes and dislikes of various Pocky flavors, often rating them humorously and making jokes about their experiences with each flavor.
What was the general consensus about the classic chocolate Pocky flavor?
-The classic chocolate Pocky flavor received mixed reviews, with ratings ranging from four to seven out of ten. It was described as 'mid' by one participant, indicating it was average.
Why did the participants discuss the potential for a Pocky sponsorship?
-One of the participants mentioned trying to leverage their tasting video into obtaining a Pocky sponsorship by impressing a contact on the influencer team at Pocky's company. This was brought up as part of a strategy to turn their enthusiasm into a professional opportunity.
What unusual questions were posed during the Pocky tasting?
-Unusual questions included whether the participants had ever milked an animal, with specific mentions of a cow and goat, reflecting the casual and quirky nature of their conversation during the tasting session.
What was the reaction to the idea of combining multiple Pocky sticks into one?
-The idea of combining multiple Pocky sticks into one, referred to as the 'ultimate Pocky,' was met with humor and considered a creative, albeit exaggerated, idea by the participants.
How did the group use ratings during their taste test?
-The group used numerical ratings to express their opinions on each Pocky flavor, often giving scores on a scale from one to ten, sometimes even including decimals to fine-tune their ratings.
What were the feelings expressed about the coconut chocolate cream Pocky?
-The coconut chocolate cream Pocky had a polarizing reception, with ratings ranging from seven to nine, except for one participant who does not like coconut and rated it lower. It was humorously compared to an Almond Joy, indicating a similarity in taste.
Outlines
π Pocky Flavor Variety Challenge
The video script begins with a reference to a past video and introduces an attempt to eat over $500 worth of Pocky sticks in 38 different flavors. The host reminisces about sketching characters representing fan bases, with their fans called 'The Lily Pads.' They announce the release of plush toys based on these sketches, each coming with a trading card, and hint at a potential golden signed card for five lucky buyers. The video also includes a humorous interaction about Red Bull sponsorship and a playful banter about taste-testing and rating various Pocky flavors, with the classic chocolate flavor being a highlight.
π« Pocky Flavor Ratings and Banter
The paragraph continues with the Pocky tasting session, where the team rates different flavors, including a chocolate stick that tastes like a Ferrero Rochet. The conversation includes a mix of jokes, personal anecdotes, and opinions on the Pocky sticks. There's a running gag about seeking a Pocky sponsorship and a moment where the team tries to identify the smartest person in the room, leading to more jokes and camaraderie. The paragraph ends with the group discussing the rating system they are using for the Pocky sticks.
π Crunchy and Fruity Pocky Delight
This section of the script focuses on the group's experience with the Crunchy Strawberry Pocky, which receives high praise. They discuss the quality of the stick and the enjoyment of the crunchy texture. The group also rates other Pocky flavors, including a peach yogurt one that receives mixed reviews. The dialogue is filled with humor, with one member joking about leveraging their ratings for a sponsorship and another discussing their dislike of certain flavors. The group also contemplates the concept of 'too much of a good thing,' applying it to the thick Pocky sticks they are tasting.
π Pocky Anniversary Edition and Exotic Flavors
The script describes the group's reaction to the 100th-anniversary edition of Pocky, which they find delicious. They also taste a variety of other flavors, including a whole wheat and fermented butter flavor that receives mixed reviews. The group engages in a light-hearted debate about the quality of the Pocky sticks and the concept of 'working man's Pocky.' There's also a discussion about the excessive packaging of some premium Pocky sticks and a humorous moment where they react to an overly chocolatey Pocky variant.
πΏ Unique Pocky Flavors and Mint Delight
The group continues to taste test Pocky sticks with unique flavors, such as a mint cream-covered cocoa biscuit, which is well-received by those who love mint. They also encounter a flavor that tastes like wood, leading to jokes and commentary about the experience. The paragraph includes a discussion about the appeal of thicker Pocky sticks and the group's struggle to maintain their taste buds' sensitivity after numerous flavor exposures. There's also a mention of a pickle that has been standing for a while, adding to the humor of the situation.
π« Premium Pocky and Flavor Intensity
The script details the group's experience with premium and more expensive Pocky sticks, which are described as 'heavy' and 'thick.' There's a humorous exchange about the cost of these Pocky sticks and the idea of paying for shipping for an unwanted product. The group rates various flavors, with one being compared to a blend of cheddar, parmesan, black pepper, and clove, which is met with strong negative reactions. The video ends with a toast and a reflection on the wide range of flavors they have tried.
π Final Pocky Flavors and Favorites
In the final part of the script, the group tastes the remaining Pocky flavors, including a grape and biscuit combination and individually wrapped sticks that elicit complaints about microplastics. They discuss the origin of the fruits used in the Pocky sticks, which come from different provinces in Japan. The group shares their favorite flavors, with mentions of the thin Pocky, coconut, almond crunch, strawberry, and orange cream. The video concludes with a sense of accomplishment and pride in completing the challenge.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Pocky
π‘Content Creator
π‘Fan Base
π‘Trading Card
π‘Golden Signed One
π‘Influencer Team
π‘Red Bull
π‘Tasting
π‘Sponsorship
π‘Rating
π‘Crunchy Strawberry
Highlights
Introduction of the unique plushie collection called 'Lily Pads', along with a special golden signed edition available to a few lucky buyers.
The extensive taste testing of over $500 worth of Pocky, featuring 38 different flavors.
Discussion about creating content related to fan reactions and community engagement, evident from the video format and interactivity.
Revelation of leveraging video content for potential sponsorships, highlighting a strategic approach to content creation.
Introduction of humor and relatability through playful debates and humorous remarks about personal preferences and taste tests results.
The creative interaction between participants, showcasing teamwork and spontaneous creativity during the video.
Usage of a casual, engaging dialogue style to maintain viewer interest and provide entertainment.
Expression of genuine surprise and reactions to various Pocky flavors, adding authenticity to the taste testing process.
Strategic inclusion of fan engagement elements like trading cards to enhance the collectability and appeal of the merchandise.
Incorporation of a competitive element by introducing signed editions, fostering a sense of rarity and value.
Casual yet informative discussions about product features and personal preferences, aiding viewers in understanding the different flavors.
Creative use of props and setting, such as mimicking the look of a room for the website design, to enhance thematic consistency.
Emphasis on community and fan base culture through the naming and characterization of fan groups.
Satirical and humorous commentary on commercial sponsorships and brand placements within content.
Innovative idea of a video project involving an extensive and humorous Pocky flavor review, showcasing a blend of entertainment and product review.
Transcripts
remember the high Che video from 2 years
ago it like me you're a freak is
definitely going down with
everything well this time we're trying
over $500 worth of Pocky we wanted to
eat the Pocky you need 38 flavors right
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Pocky a couple of years ago I sketched
something just for fun and they were
basically of these little Bean like
characters representing the fan bases of
various content creator communities for
example mine would be called The Lily
pass and that's what I call my fans and
stuff and I drew a bunch of these little
beans and you know they look really cute
and I thought wow why don't they make
like plushies out of these or something
I don't know well today after a long
time of development I'm happy to
announce that that dream of mine is
coming true the lily pads woo if you
purchase one each one will come with a
free trading card that I designed and
five lucky individuals will be getting a
golden signed one and what does the
golden signed one entail well you know
not much it's the same thing but gold
and shiny cuz I felt like it so if
you're interested check out our super
cool website where you know they kind of
designed it after my room which is
pretty cool and if you bookmark it and
check it there will be many more little
beans to follow after the lily pads and
well honestly I love this plushy and I
hope you do too if you get one that was
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[Applause]
thank you for coming lwi even though you
were a little late that's all good why
are they both weing R bull it's
cring get paid for every video we're in
with r bull are you serious I'm making
we're making more money than you right
now we are you know what you should do
is you should censor over the red bull
logo so they
I tracking harder
illegally an apparel we're going to
taste a bunch different Pocky flavors
cuz it's funny how many are there um you
already count
count we have a total good let me just
take a look real quick oh it's
so we're going to start with the classic
chocolate oh my God a double dud this is
so big for me eat at the same time I'm
was so hungry do you guys remember how I
did this one time wait why do you guys
keep talking about last what was last
time I wasn't it was all of us it's like
but sauna couldn't make it so you're
kind of like his Spiller I'm back up
sauna which is like it'sa you love sauna
that's true this Pocky was really
good all right toast give it one through
10 give it a seven seven four four why
it was mid it's chocolate it's mid
you're mid Jamie six six six I would say
five it's like control I like your idea
I'm going to do five to then what the
[Β __Β ] I said four and I got L bastet he
went five hey what does it say dude I'll
ask him actually we're not going to use
Google Translate no I got a
tyen banana this is a Choco banana the
stick tastes different on this one it's
chocolate right chocolate stick that's
chocolate stick oh a chocolate stick
that's chocolate stick I'm going to give
that an eight I would give that a six
I'm going to give that a six that was
seven you're going seven I'm giving this
a nine do you like real bananas yeah but
I'm like
lazy open it yeah no like bananas like
if you don't eat them in time they
become all brown and mushy right yeah
but then you just make banana bread I'm
not going to make banana bread you think
I don't even know how to use myov they
only takes two bananas I could give you
a great recipe like you know when
they're like offering information you
don't really care about but you have to
like you appreciate what are you talking
about Michael I
can't not a lot the next one is milky
MAA you're wondering about that recipe
so do you ever milk an animal never do
you want a milk an animal and if so what
animal would you want I hat to milk in
it you have to milk I I this a reaction
I'm sorry do you not want to milk one no
Cheers Cheers Che my friends it tastes
more like a Macha latte M I'll give it
an eight 8.1 why do you have to do
decimals it's going to make it so hard I
wanted to make your life a little harder
and I want to go slightly higher than
8.1 I think 8.4 are you
serious six for me that's an 84 the
chocolate one was a five this would be a
five too this one's a classtic
I love that one that that one wait I
want to change my eight now you went too
high too early I paniced cuz toast toast
you yeah to so well I need to compl
clean about something I'm sending this
footage into the Pocky representative
cuz I know a guy who works there on the
influencer team and I'm going to
leverage it into a sponsorship for
myself and that's why I BR everything
hot so they think I'm a real fan nine
you're going you're going to put all of
our names in too right cuz we love
pocket well you've been rating at five
and six so I don't know they want an
honest Soul provide that Gil gilco is a
terrorist
organization my god I've never had this
in my life but you haven't had this
you've been to Japan how many
times so
unlucky it's like they put a Ferrero
rochet on a stick what are you going to
give it huh nine everything's going to
be nine out of 10 cuz you want that
Pocky sponsorship so bad that's got to
be a 10 for me oh my
[Β __Β ] I think it's a nine 10 that was
a eight 8.8 I would give this an 8.5 ah
okay this one's strawberry I'm buming a
cigarette time I take one dude we should
do a
cigarette would you be down a cigarette
to your list and we sit here smoke a
cigarette I've never smoked a cig
cigarette before I don't know if I want
to do that well then you're the perfect
test I do everybody knows the rules one
drag Che your
help St are you really going to give
every if I eat a bad one I'll say it
okay he might go down to
seven five five five yeah seven seven at
least there's people nine Michael did a
nine I'm doing a
nine pause pause what is that did you
actually think it was a nine yeah I love
strawberries you would have said nine
before he said it
yeah
no but you're writing our results on a
BX yeah so I can remember which flavors
which cuz I don't want to rewrite that's
smart SM I know sometimes I am really
smart guys like I know you guys don't
think I'm smart but like I have Smart
moments right you're always smart really
yeah wait what everybody close your eyes
and point to the smartest person room
right eyes CL wa hold hold up can I
think about it wa I need think about it
eyes closed heads down you have to point
to who you think the smartest person
what kind of smart kind of smart let's
just say allar around smart so book
smart Street smarts the whole package
emotionally smart emotional intelligence
is valuable yes of course okay ready
probably like a lesser percentage though
than like [Β __Β ] this is hard all right
you should be pointing to the person
everyone's pointing ready 3 2 one eyes
up did you okay I'm
sorry what are you doing he just has a
pist God he a god what I didn't know we
were pointing
yet okay did you point to him yeah I
that was a mistake why are your eyes
they from Canada they don't know what
that is 3 2 1 the dog dog where's Tammy
did Jamie point to herself I thought
about it a little more and you're the
smartest one here I
respect you respect that sorry why hair
up oh my
ego you're offended are you do you feel
like you're smarter than James I don't
think I'm smarter than her I just want
to know why you think she's smarter than
me what's your reasoning for that so
does that mean you think I'm dumb Jamie
don't say such things did anyone Point
me no oh my God no no no but I think
you're the most talented thanks if it
makes you feel better nobody point it to
me and I don't think anyone thought
about I didn't even think about that
actually I can read this cookie soup
and damn wow wow I know holy [Β __Β ] he's
on another level I still know more than
you okay okay all right seven ooh that
means he didn't like it three damn you
didn't like cookies and cream I thought
it was some dog ass you seem like the
type of person who like cookies and
cream you know what I mean I do but this
is bad what does that mean actually
pause Jamie three three three UNP uh
three 6.5 I don't think it's better than
default I'm going to say call it default
like it's a fornite Ser I'm going to say
4.25 L you literally didn't want the
decimals yeah and then you went to the
hundred we're going we're going to
hundreds now everyone was this opens up
like a whole new digit sorry let me
just jug of
Snapp does that one have a Snapple fact
what does it say no lwig will be 17
minutes late
for that's crazy that that's insane I
actually I would call them about that
she bought that 3 years ago wow okay
this was mango mango I've never had
mango
before do you even know what that is
come here why is it funny smells like a
mango Bap Flav for
sure that's gross that's disgusting
that's tastes like ass it does taste a
bit like warm piss what are you going to
give it huh
six we thought it was a one over here
you thought it was a one I thought it
was I thought it was not worth eating
and eating it if it was my only food
source left I would die I got one to
okay it looks like I'm
copy I have the same number she did the
same number as she like twice what's
crazy is she's like the best cook here
and probably has the best palette no
she's the second best cook here then and
has best
palette she's the smartest though SM
smartest like I love Jamie and she's
smart yeah are you going to
say sorry I still can't get how you say
that if you thought someone was smart we
together for how long you should know my
IQ by now it's if you live together that
long he doesn't think you're the
smartest then that's actually crazy
three 1.5 cuz you can still eat the
stick I would give it a two oh I love
this this is crunchy strawberry this
one's a good one I like when I have
crunch I like it when you're like on
time you're still on that so yesterday
time crunch yo
oh top two smartest in this room what
about okay between Lely and we
then as long as you're bu oh gosh your
like dog training intelligence would be
so much higher what also your painting
intelligence this feels like the thick
stick it's got someth 10 have another
one 8 five 8.5 9 9 9.2 n 9.2 9 five 9.25
9.25 I'm giving this a 10 you open the
gates they couldn't add a single thing
girl this one oh this beautiful this
cocoa biscuit and the crunchy strawberry
it's like strawberry but like on
steroids oh my God what is this crunchy
or strawberry oh my God you [Β __Β ]
[Β __Β ] [Β __Β ] oh you already I asked you go
you said this is pocket Crush fruits
strawberry peach yogurt I've never seen
this why it like little sour crystals I
can't do it I think that's it's the
peach cage Peach is ruining for me seven
I don't like the peach eight eight seven
three got to go eight I'm not [Β __Β ]
with the multi green biscuit too healthy
for didn't the last one have a multi
green biscuit no it didn't cocoa biscuit
okay sorry I think this the first time I
red the highest so if you trust my
opinion and you think I'm the smartest
person no one thinks you're just
smartest
someone someone watching us thinks I'm
the smartest probably yeah that those
are your fans anyway um this is another
Crush fruit blueberry yogurt
CH I give it a seven I don't like fruits
on my pocket this is a
9.4 W this is delicious it's cuz you
like yogurt I love yogurt and I I love
fruit and I love
multi-grains yeah you seem like that
I'll give it an 7.5 s like a 7.7 I think
we've kind of gone down a path of fruit
Pocky and it's for freaking me out
and I feel like there's other flavors
out there seven Sion that of sugar and
crunch you oh is that um oh banana lion
pudding yeah know that's what I was
going to say I love maple syrup so much
it smells like roasted maple syrup yeah
wait that's a thing palet cleans eight W
I would give it an eight seven 5.5 I
will give that one a four seven got to
go seven good ideas yeah right the ideas
were good I like the little notes of um
um banana yeah 7. like one all right
next one is ooh nutty almond Nutty
Professor Banger movie smells like a
peanut allergy like wait when were you
born I need an EP P sh 2001 no 98 98
yeah okay when were you born 95 oh wait
when were you
born wait you're so young I thought you
were like 90 he does give like 90 years
old you thought I was 90 years old yeah
a geriatric about to Cheers Che cheers
Jerry it's going to be a six for me I
would give it a 69ine I give it a four
four S 5.3 coconut chocolate cream
covered biscuit sticks feel like an
Almond Joy oh yeah I love almond Jo on
Almond Joy they show to the Hmart buying
these and they see the Almond Joy at
check out at [Β __Β ] Trader Joe's and
they they cringe
I give it a seven I don't like coconuts
I don't like some coconut give seven
straight up give a nine seven going to
go eight I'm going I'm going to give a
nine too this is just the same as
chocolate no that's ultra slim it's
ultra slim actually thinner it's so thin
guys Oreo barely see it this Changes
Everything
Changes smaller stick with the same
amount of chocolate which is actually
really it changes the game going to give
it a 10 10 get better than that wow I do
think that was simple and elegant I'll
give it an
8.4 what a
10 12 a nine 9.2 this is a 9 you look
for po five ooh this one has a picture
of a dragon on it it has no flavor can
anyone read Chinese I actually know this
one so this is the kanji for um 100 uh I
believe this is the 100th and something
anniversary
of uh this Dragon whose name is um
Pocky okay can you give it to toast now
tell us what flavor is it no you was
right what
wao what what flavor is it though it's
just a 100th anniversary it's not a new
flavor it's the same flavor but just
like a celebratory one this is why
you're not the smartest in the
room wait everything you said no he's
not tell me he's wrong open it fine h
fine h well you can read uh Yeah
shush shush how is the
pronunciation it's
perfect man I wish they didn't make
these every once in a 100 Years cuz
that's that's just delicious I give it a
nine I would also give this one a nine I
give it an
8.5 yeah me too 8.5 I miss it before we
did decimals yeah I missed that
6.28 like do I like it like seven I feel
like your standard is very
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low she means that they're like food
only right like not people and stuff
right of course no cuz that would be bad
for me that would bad for me so no
doesn't mean that no my S guys are high
it's really high trust me no we should
have put it back in the box so I can eat
like I can save it for later and eat it
later now you can do like a mystery bag