Dominos: If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain

I probably had Dominos pizza twice in my life.  There hadn't been one in my town growing up and there wasn't one on my college campus--until recently.  Dominos found its new home in the bottom of a 12 story student apartment building.  Might be nice for the people getting ripped off living in the building, but with Papa Johns less than a block away and a street lined with restaurants in the opposite direction, I had no intention of ever frequenting this new place.  That was until I saw the commercial for this little guy:  

A strangely disturbing and almost disgusting commercial, I was oddly drawn to it.  Not because I thought it'd be a great Halloween costume (which it would) or because I love brownies (because I don't) but because of the disturbing look on the face of the little girl who hugs Fudgems and then all of a sudden laughs and goes, "Oh, Fudgems!"  It's weird.

So when my roommate informed me of the Monday Madness deal (large one topping pizza for 4.99$) I immediately said ---AND WE ARE GETTING THE FUDGEMS!

Problem was, I don't like saying weird things.  I hate when restaurants name the items on the menu cute little names.  For example: When I was in Chicago visiting a friend and we wanted to order pizza, a plain cheese pizza, it was called, "Gettin' Cheesy wit it".  No lie.  I told her to go "nah na-nah nah na-nah nah" after she said it and she tried to but started laughing so hard that we had to hang up and call back and order something else because she was unable to get out even the "gettin cheesy wit it" part without cracking up.  This is coming from a girl who once asked an on-duty police officer if he "wanted to be bad" after he disclosed he had a girlfriend.  This was all while she was trying to let him park illegally while I was ordering gyros.  Also, I once convinced my sister that if she ordered chicken strips, instead of chicken tenders (which is what the menu called them), she would end up with something that she didn't want because she didn't want to say the word "tenders".  I guess in that case, "tenders" is just a gross word.  But in all other cases, call it what it is.  

My brilliant idea as to order online to save me from saying, "Fudgems" to a stranger.  Problem was, they didn't offer the 4.99$ deal online, so that was out of the question.  Thankfully, I looked on the menu and in fact, they are not called "Fudgems" but rather "Brownie Squares" WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE.  Way to go dominos!

So, I called and ordered and within 30 minutes, they were ringing our doorbell.  I answered the door and this is what the convo went like:

Delivery Guy: your total is 11.36

I hand him a 20$ bill

Delivery Guy: Uhhhh, do you have anything smaller than that, I ran out of change.

Me: !?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!  I don't, but I'll check with my roommate.

1 min. later..

Me: No, she doesn't have any cash.

Delivery Guy: Well...uhh...(offers no suggestions)

Me: Can I pay with credit?

Delivery Guy:  Yeah!  (realizes he is not a credit card machine)  Hmmm....uhhh..

Me: Well can you call them and give them my credit card number?

Delivery Guy: Yeah!  I'll call you once I get back (leaves)

Me: standing with puzzled look

I go back into my apt and told my roommate that we either got our pizza for free or Dominos would be calling me soon.

Sure enough, 30 minutes later, my phone rang and it was Dominos.

Dominos: Hi, so you need to pay?

Me: I guess so.

Dominos: Did you want to add a tip?

Me: yes

Dominos: What is your CC number and expiration date?

Me: Blah blah blah

Dominos: Ok, it's processing right now.

Me: alright

Dominos: K, bye.

Me: ???????

I totally didn't tell him how much I was leaving for a tip.  I figured he must have forgot.  30 seconds later my phone rings and it's Dominos again.  

Dominos: So how much do you want to leave for a tip?

Me: (I still have to tip these guys?) 2 dollars.

Dominos: Ok, thanks.

It was all very weird.  I can't complain too much because all in all, THE FUDGEMS WERE GOOD!

Typically, brownies aren't my thing.  I'd always choose something in it's place if I had the choice.  Still, I don't dislike them.  And if I eat them, I only eat the corner pieces which have 2 sides of crispy/chewy edge.  Well, the Fudgems were PERFECT because it was a whole square of edge!  Each side of the brownie was like a crispy/chewy edge.  I didn't try the dipping sauce because I don't really like frosting, but I can imagine if you like that sort of thing, it would add to the experience.  They were slightly toasted on the outside and chewy, moist gooey on the inside.  Pizza and brownies are a strange combo, I must admit, but still doable.  It's definitely a meal you need to unzip your pants after.

I rate Fudgems a 3 out of 5 stars (if you have to pay for them.  If they are free, 4/5 stars)

Would I eat them again?  Considering it's two years later and that was the first and last time I ate them, I guess not.  Also, I'm not sure Fudgems are still on Dominos menu.

Here we go, two times, two times

A Success Story--


There are very few products that can change it up with consistent results...case in point:
Coke:
Diet Coke--good
Coke Zero--bad
Coke with Splenda--bad
Diet Coke with Lime--good
Diet Coke with Lemon--bad
etc.

Doritos:
Taco--bad
Salsa--Good
Peperjack--Bad
Fiery Habenero--Good
and now--Blazin Buffalo & Ranch

So when there is a new product/flavor, you never know what to expect. Good or bad?

What hyped it for me was the mainly the color of the bag--a nice sky blue; which is a weird color for something that boasts "blazin". But I guess they have used their share of reds and oranges on past flavors. I picked it up ready to buy it. Then I set it back down. I love spicy buffalo wings, but I'm not a fan of the ranch. I think it's cheating when people dip their buffalo wings in ranch. It dulls the flavor and reduces the blaziness. But I can't resist pretty packaging, so I picked up the blue bag and bought it. I was so excited I couldn't even wait before I got back to my desk to tear open the bag and try one. As soon as I stepped on to the elevator I tasted it. It had a bit of a bite to it, but nothing like the Fiery Habenero ones that left my tongue burned and blistered. I tried another. It was ok. Definitely better than the tasteless pepperjack. Then I got to my office and "made" my sandwich, which really means, adding the mayo and doritos. This is where I deeply enjoy them. The Blazin Buffalo and Ranch doritos have just enough flavor to add a little something to a simple turkey and lettuce sandwich. It does not over power the sandwich, but adds a bit of crunch and flavor. It was, all in all, a perfect sandwich.

I rate them 3 out of 5 stars eating them by themself.
I rate them 5 out of 5 stars eating them in a sandwich. LOL WOULD EATZ AGAIN!

For the faint of heart who enjoy dipping their buffalo wings in ranch, this is for you. For those of us who think that it is a fat lie when people say, "I don't think the buffalo sauce is too hot, i just like the taste of ranch" you may want to stick with something with a bit more zing, if that's what you are looking for.

...Like this layout, for example.

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