We Tried That
Distractify's "We Tried That" is all about unconventional and trendy food items, as well as the latest viral sensations from TikTok. Our team of writers and editors dive headfirst into the realms of peculiar snacks like Burger King's scorching Ghost Pepper Fries and culinary oddities like DiGiorno's Pineapple Pickle Pizza. Through witty and candid storytelling, we bring these occasionally off-the-wall menu items and products to life, sparing our readers from the uncertainties of trying them firsthand.
Each "We Tried That" article is written with the spirit of fun and curiosity as we share our experiences, both mouthwatering and cringe-worthy, with our audience. With a certain amount of humor and some real authenticity, we provide an insider's perspective on different food trends and unconventional culinary adventures.
So, whether you're a foodie looking for your next quirky craving or simply seeking a good laugh, our "We Tried That" articles are your go-to source for entertaining insights into the latest and greatest in the world of bizarre and viral food sensations.
Latest We Tried That News and Updates
We Tried That: The Cheez-It Burger Has One Key Ingredient You Really Can't Forget
The Cheez-It Burger was first served at the Cheez-It pop-up diner.
We Tried That: Wendy's Saucy Nuggs Are Full of Flavor and Maybe Even a Little Crunch
Wendy's saucy chicken nuggets come in seven different flavors.
We Tried That: McDonald's Chicken Big Mac Might Be Better With a McChicken Patty
The Chicken Big Mac combines a couple of favorite McDonald's menu items.
We Tried That: Totino's Spicy Pizza Rolls Collaborated With the Hellfire Club
Totino's Spicy Pizza Rolls come in two different flavors.
We Tried That: Burger King's Frozen Pink Lemonade Is Here To Cool You off Ahead of the MTV VMAs
The Frozen Pink Lemonade is the official drink of the MTV Video Music Awards.
We Tried That: Each Eggo Coffee Flavor Pairs Perfectly With Specific Eggo Waffles
Eggo Coffee comes in five different flavors.
We Tried That: Chocolate Chip Biscuits From Popeyes Are a Solid Dessert
Popeyes also has other dessert items on its menu.
We Tried That: Cheez-It x Hidden Valley Ranch Crackers Prove Ranch Does Go With Everything
Plus, you can now buy Hidden Valley Cheezy Ranch dressing.
We Tried That: Chex Mix Remix Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Has Some Seriously Spicy Pieces
Chex Mix Remix Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is different from Buffalo Ranch Chex Mix.
We Tried That: Red Bull Red Edition Sugar Free Can Be Made Into a Caffeinated Mocktail
Red Bull released two new sugar free flavors in June 2024.
We Tried That: Taco Bell's Big Cheez-It Tostada and Crunchwrap Combine Favorite Snack Foods
Taco Bell has two menu items that use its exclusive Big Cheez-It, and we tried them both.
We Tried That: Smoothie King Refreshers Offer a Kick of Caffeine in 4 Flavors
Refreshers are the first beverages from Smoothie King that are served over ice.
We Tried That: McDonald's Limited-Edition Grandma McFlurry Tastes Like Nostalgia
"The Grandma McFlurry tastes like a trip down memory lane," said Tariq Hassan, chief marketing and customer experience officer at McDonald's.
We Tried That: Uncle Roger's Y So Weak Creamy Chili Crab Pasta Is Worth the Heat (EXCLUSIVE)
"I think it's better than the spicy crab I grew up on. I don't know how the MìLà people did it," Nigel said of the dish.
We Tried That: Velveeta Queso Could Be Your New Base for Other Velveeta Dips
Velveeta Queso comes in three different options for those who love or loathe a lot of spice.
We Tried That: Doritos Baja Fiery Mango Delivers More Sweet Than Heat
The Doritos Baja Fiery Mango chips are part of the 20th anniversary of Mtn Dew’s Baja Blast.
We Tried That: Ghost Protein Cereal Might Remind You of Other Breakfast Cereal Staples
The new cereals from Ghost come in two different options for now, and they're both packed with protein.
We Tried That: Starbucks Just Introduced Three New Refreshers That Contain a Spicy Chili Powder Blend
The new Spicy Lemonade Refreshers are available in Dragonfruit, Pineapple and Strawberry starting April 16.
We Tried That: Solar Eclipse SunChips Have a Strong Balance of Sweet and Spicy
The SunChips Pineapple Habanero and Black Bean Spicy Gouda are only available for a short time.
Red Bull Summer Edition Curuba Elderflower Won't Give You Wings, but It Has a Distinct Flavor
Every year, Red Bull has a different Summer Edition flavor for customers to try for a limited time.
We Tried That: Emily Mariko's Collab With Green Chef Lets You Make Tasty Meals at Home
We found that Emily Mariko's Green Chef meals are consistently delicious, but inconsistently portioned.
We Tried That: Kylie Jenner's Sprinter Vodka Sodas Will Be Your New Summer Staple
"It is the best tasting vodka soda I’ve ever tried — and I’ve tried a lot," Kylie said.
We Tried That: Oscar Mayer NotHotDogs Offer a New Plant-Based Meal Option
Before now, Oscar Mayer came out with a few other plant-based meatless options for customers.
We Tried That: Coffee Mate Dirty Soda and Dr Pepper Is a Strange TikTok Combination
Some things just aren't meant to be mixed together, and you know what? That's totally fine.
We Tried That: Chipotle Chicken al Pastor Is Packed Full of Heat, but Is It Too Much?
Chipotle previously had Chicken al Pastor on its menu before it was brought back again in 2024.
We Tried That: Starbucks Now Has Lavender Lattes, but Don't Worry — They Don't Taste Like Spa Water
Starbucks's Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte and Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha are new for spring 2024!
We Tried That: Kourtney Kardashian's Lemme Gummies Have Different Flavors and Textures
Spoiler alert: you aren't going to like the Lemme Matcha gummies if you don't like the sweetness of matcha.
We Tried the KFC Chizza, but Can the Chicken Fast Food Chain Really Do Pizza?
The KFC menu item called the Chizza was made available in 2015 in the Philippines long before it came to the U.S.
We Tried That: The Cheesy Chicken Crispenada Is Taco Bell's Take on a Popular Dish
Some of Taco Bell's other new menu items that have been teased include a Baja Blast gelato dessert.
We Tried That: Crystal Light Energy Offers a Midday Pick Me Up Without the Crash Afterward
Maybe nothing beats your favorite Starbees order, but Crystal Light has another option for those who are caffeine-deficient.
We Tried That: Starbucks New Valentine's Day Drinks Are a Chocolate Lover's Dream
One of these drinks wasn't exactly what we were expecting, and the other one exceeded our expectations by far.
We Tried That: Here's the 4-1-1 on What the Cheetos Crunchy Buffalo Snacks Really Taste Like
Cheetos Crunchy Buffalo snacks are here in time for all of your game day parties, and we tried them to see if the flavor is close to Flamin' Hot or not.
We Tried That: Taco Bell's Cinnamon Twists Cereal May Not be Here for Very Long
We tried Taco Bell's first cereal straight from the fast food chain, Cinnamon Twists Cereal, and it's a take on a popular dessert menu item.
We Tried That: Doritos Dinamita Snacks Come in Four New Flavors, but Some Pack Serious Heat
We tried the newest Doritos Dinamita snacks in time for your Superbowl party, and we have some thoughts on which sticks are best.
We Tried That: Icee Blue Raspberry Peeps Are As Strange as They Sound, TBH
Icee Blue Raspberry Peeps are another flavor combination from Peeps, and we tried them to see if they should be here to stay or not.
We Tried That: Taco Bell's Double Berry Freeze Is Here for a Limited Time
Taco Bell rolled out a new frozen beverage called the Double Berry Freeze. And before you taste it, we tried it out to see if it might wow customers.
We Tried That: Messy Cheese Fries Honestly Have Nothing on Burger King Cheesy Tots
Burger King brought back cheesy tater tots, and some customers have been waiting a while for the return of this snack, so we tried it ourselves.
We Tried That: Cheetos Flamin' Hot Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn Puts an Emphasis on the Heat
Cheetos Flamin' Hot Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn is here for the holidays, and we had to try it to see how the spicy and sweet flavors work together.
We Tried That: Popeyes Chicken Wings Offer a Serious Kick in All Five Flavors
Popeyes has a new permanent menu item, chicken wings, and we tried them all to figure out which one is the best and which one we would probably not try again.
We Tried That: Kraft Singles Souplings Put Grilled Cheese and Soup in the Palm of Your Hand
We tried Kraft Singles Souplings, which are dumplings that feature tomato soup and a creamy grilled cheese sandwich as one combined flavor.
We Tried That: Mtn Dew Game Fuel Is the Middle Ground Between Soda and Energy Drinks
We tried Mtn Dew’s two new Game Fuel flavors in November 2023 that are in partnership with two different popular video games.
We Tried That: KFC Wraps Offer More Than Just Fried Chicken in a Pocket
We tried KFC’s new wraps, which come in three different options, and we were able to figure out which one is the best of them all.
We Tried That: Kraft Mac & Cheese Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Isn't Just a Gimmick
We tried the Kraft Mac & Cheese flavored ice cream from Van Leeuwen that may be the most unexpected collab ever, as far as we're concerned.
We Tried That: Nestlé Sensations Frosted Flakes Cereal Milk May Be a New Breakfast Staple
We tried Nestlé Sensations Frosted Flakes Cereal Flavored Milk to see how it holds up against leftover milk from a bowl of cereal.
We Tried That: Cheetos Pretzels Are Covered in the Famous Dust and We Hope They’re Here To Stay
We tried Cheetos Pretzels in both of the flavors offered and we have thoughts on each one, including which flavor is better than the other.
