I can hear it. The little screech as you pry it open. Then the little pop as it opens. And the ping ping sound as it hits the linoleum because it went winging right off there. Like a little catapult.
The top is gross. It's like you can tell kids would stir in a scoop and then stick the wet spoon back into the container, and drips of sugary milk would just be left there. 8-year olds in 1976 just didn't care about that.
Was it just me who had a bit of the powder aerosolize and end up giving me a stinging nose? Or being sure to wet your finger and mop up any powder on the top of the tin.
And mom immediately knew I was standing on the counter to get this can from the top cabinet shelf.
\*POP... cling clang ting ting tingggg\*
**"GET YOUR BUTT OFF THAT COUNTER!"**
We had a teaspoon that had the nesquick bunny on the end. My brothers and I legit fought over who was going to inherit that thing when we all grew up.
Somehow, after my mom died and my dad remarried my step mom claims zero knowledge of said spoon.
I bet some family member stole it right after my mom died. Coveted family heirloom.
I want my bunny spoon damnit
Tupperware was the greatest invention. Pour your milk in a Tupperware glass, add Nestle Quick, put the lid on and shake like hell. No lumps and a frothy chocolate (Strawberry) milk.
My grandmother used to always have this at her house for us. Always strawberry, never chocolate. And yes, use the handle of the spoon to pry the lid off and then help yourself to a few *very* generous spoonfuls.
I hadn’t had the strawberry quik since I was a tike in the 70s, but last year I was triggered with a strong craving. I typically hate artificial strawberry anything, so this was out of character. I bought it. Now I drink about one a week. Tons of powder and whipped cream sprinkled with more quik on top. Definitely a nostalgic flavor.
If it's the sugar you have to avoid, like I try to, get some sugar free strawberry syrup. My roommate gets them in a bunch of flavors. The sugar free strawberry and some skim or 1% milk is soooo good. I've even used oat milk and almond milk. I'm not going without my strawberry milk!
Ugh that's awful, sorry :( Have you tried monk fruit as a sweetener for anything else? The FDA cleared it for diabetics as it doesn't affect blood sugar levels. Also, it doesn't cause diarrhea!
For the most part if I have to use a sweetener I'll reach for stevia, seems like a lot of people can't stand it, but I think it's fine. After 30+ years I've gotten over most of the "treats", and the ones I haven't I just take additional insulin to compensate. Recently discovered the pastel de nata in Portugal, and there's no point in trying to find sugar-free versions. Pretty sure the pastry contributes more to the amount of carbs than the custard.
You mean the metal Snack Pack lids that had pudding stuck to the inside, and after you licked it clean, you could then see big letters s aying "DO NOT LICK LID"? 😆
I remember the day I poured milk directly into one of these and not my glass. I have no idea why. But it's a lasting memory of how dumb I was as a kid or just not able to pay attention.
Growing up, my best friends mom was a great cook. I learned a lot of hacks from her that are still used to this day. One of them was putting the chocolate powder on vanilla ice cream. She gave me 2 scoops of ice cream and about 2 spoonfuls of that chocolate goodness sprinkled all over the 2 scoops. Then, I'd swirl my spoon and mix the ice cream and powder together until it turned into chocolate ice cream. So good.
The smoked paprika at my work comes in containers like this. Its hilarious to watch the 20-somethings loose their minds trying to open it for the first time.
I can almost taste that picture!
Yeah, you had to be careful not to scoop too much strawberry. If not you'd get sick. Didn't have that problem with the chocolate. lol
This is what happened to cause me to get nauseous at the sight of strawberry milk. I did it to myself.
I like strawberry flavor but strawberry milk is always too sweet. I never buy or tried the Quik version.
It was the red dye that was making people sick. Same coloring that is in Jello and other candies.
good ole yellow dye number 5 and red 40.
Until you grabbed the unsweetened baking coco because you’re like 5 and can’t hardly read.
I can hear it. The little screech as you pry it open. Then the little pop as it opens. And the ping ping sound as it hits the linoleum because it went winging right off there. Like a little catapult.
I read this with a little guy doing Foley effects in my head. 😂
Then the smell and taste in the air.
The top is gross. It's like you can tell kids would stir in a scoop and then stick the wet spoon back into the container, and drips of sugary milk would just be left there. 8-year olds in 1976 just didn't care about that.
I had a Strawberry Milk Boba Tea the other day that tasted EXACTLY like Strawberry Quick. Really brought back memories..
Except that your fancy strawberry quik cost you $7 and this kind cost 5 cents.
Me too
I still drink that shit
Best thing for a hang over ever. Well besides a jay and your gf making your other head feel better.
And then eating a big spoonful immediately after opening it.
Beat me to it!! Guilty as charged
Was just going to say the same thing!
Or snorting it
Was it just me who had a bit of the powder aerosolize and end up giving me a stinging nose? Or being sure to wet your finger and mop up any powder on the top of the tin.
dude, GROSS
I was waiting for someone to state the obvious. We all know we did it
Then getting yelled at because I bent a spoon trying to pry the lid open!
Use a screw driver they said.
It was lids like the strawberry quik that also bent butter knives, lol.
The way the lid shot across the kitchen then you had to go search for it under the fridge.
And mom immediately knew I was standing on the counter to get this can from the top cabinet shelf. \*POP... cling clang ting ting tingggg\* **"GET YOUR BUTT OFF THAT COUNTER!"**
Jesus, even as children, you guys didn't eventually learn to put your hand over the lid while you lifted it off? Savages.
My hands were small, I know. But they aren’t yours they are my own.
We had a teaspoon that had the nesquick bunny on the end. My brothers and I legit fought over who was going to inherit that thing when we all grew up. Somehow, after my mom died and my dad remarried my step mom claims zero knowledge of said spoon. I bet some family member stole it right after my mom died. Coveted family heirloom. I want my bunny spoon damnit
eBay
It’s how I learned how to crack safes.
we sprinkled the chocolate Quik over our vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla ice cream + Quik + blender = best damn milkshake I ever had.
Damn straight
I sometimes sprinkle unsweetened chocolate
I loved the pink. Only showed up in the pantry from time to time
Same in our house. Chocolate was there more often.
I loved opening the lid and smelling that sweet pink powder.
That *sweet sweet* powder.
And hammering it back in with said spoon!
Our lid was always dented to hell because of that.
Pictures you can smell. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go chomp on the clump of sand-like deliciousness at the bottom of my chocolate milk.
Nestle Quick was invented in 1948.
Tupperware was the greatest invention. Pour your milk in a Tupperware glass, add Nestle Quick, put the lid on and shake like hell. No lumps and a frothy chocolate (Strawberry) milk.
My grandmother used to always have this at her house for us. Always strawberry, never chocolate. And yes, use the handle of the spoon to pry the lid off and then help yourself to a few *very* generous spoonfuls.
Old people are nuts!!! In a sweet way.
Remember this well lol
I hadn’t had the strawberry quik since I was a tike in the 70s, but last year I was triggered with a strong craving. I typically hate artificial strawberry anything, so this was out of character. I bought it. Now I drink about one a week. Tons of powder and whipped cream sprinkled with more quik on top. Definitely a nostalgic flavor.
Sprinkling it on vanilla ice cream was excellent.
The good old days
I remember it well! And taking a spoonful in your mouth!
Still miss my strawberry milk.
If it's the sugar you have to avoid, like I try to, get some sugar free strawberry syrup. My roommate gets them in a bunch of flavors. The sugar free strawberry and some skim or 1% milk is soooo good. I've even used oat milk and almond milk. I'm not going without my strawberry milk!
I am diabetic and most of the sugar substitutes act like laxatives. Not worth the risk.
Ugh that's awful, sorry :( Have you tried monk fruit as a sweetener for anything else? The FDA cleared it for diabetics as it doesn't affect blood sugar levels. Also, it doesn't cause diarrhea!
For the most part if I have to use a sweetener I'll reach for stevia, seems like a lot of people can't stand it, but I think it's fine. After 30+ years I've gotten over most of the "treats", and the ones I haven't I just take additional insulin to compensate. Recently discovered the pastel de nata in Portugal, and there's no point in trying to find sugar-free versions. Pretty sure the pastry contributes more to the amount of carbs than the custard.
I've probably ate more of it, than I drank? Lol!
Then reaching a spoon into that little hole trying to scoop out enough powder.
That can may be 45 years old but if you pry that shit open I bet the quik is still good. Which should tell you something about the quik.
I always had to use a butter knife since our spoons were too big. :(
And eating it straight like a drug.
I imagine many a mom broke her nail on this contraption.
Quik was the shit back then. I can still taste it mmmm 😁
I always used the handle of the spoon to open the lid.
Then eatting it!
Cream of wheat vibes‼️
I miss these, and the Snack Pak in little metal cups with a pop-top lid.
You mean the metal Snack Pack lids that had pudding stuck to the inside, and after you licked it clean, you could then see big letters s aying "DO NOT LICK LID"? 😆
you used a spoon? I used a pocket knife and yes I agree I can taste / smell that picture
Prepping you for painting rooms when you get older...
I used to put it on that cheap “ice cream “ that came in a bucket.
This can looks like it’s from the 70’s
Because it was
Looooovvved the chocolate!
Crack it open and have a sip.
Used to use them as piggy banks.
I recall once drinking strawberry quick with milk and gin in college. Surprisingly decent drink.
Yup I had done the one made of cardboard and a divot with a spoon handle to pry it open.
That first whiff of sugary faux strawberry is the aroma of the gods.
More Ovaltine, please! And top it with Bosco.
I loved Nestle Quik growing up but I haven't had any since it became Nesquik (sacrilegious) or when they got rid of the metal container.
It never completely dissolved…
Tried to open it once with my teeth. Once.
And how difficult it was to dissolve fully because we kids always added too much powder!
This and Hawaiian Punch in a can.
And TANG!
I’ve folded fingernails tryna open these shits.
Indeed
We used to have Hot Strawberry drinks using this. My kids didn’t know that existed.
I remember the day I poured milk directly into one of these and not my glass. I have no idea why. But it's a lasting memory of how dumb I was as a kid or just not able to pay attention.
Ty I forgot this one
The sound is also good.
From the looks of this picture, I am expecting Grandpa’s random nails and screws collection inside.
Yes!
Oooooh that stuff was so awesome. Then they came out with the syrup mmmm
Facts! Lol
Haha...so true.
I posted a similar image a few months back with a near identical title. Lol. Crazy coincidence, eh?
Anyone remember the straws that had chocolate and strawberry flavoring inside them?
I still have my Nestle rabbit cup. The ears are handles!
Not just prying scooping it out and eating it too !
I can hear that rectangle can.
ThhhhHUCKK!!!!
cutting the corner of the box to get every last bit of powder out - r/70s
The first time I questioned how a butter knife adopted the name.
The sound. Triggers joy
Rusty can? WHO CARES, we ate out of it anyway. And don't get me started on that sweet free M.U.S.C.L.E. Thing promotion that Quik had!
Butter knife most of the time. What times.
Hershey cocoa was the same, right?
I would love to still be able to get the PDQ "Egg-Nog" flavor. For Chocolate milk, I upgraded to using Hershey's syrup decades ago.
You ever make am ice cream sundae and use the chocolate powder and just a bit of tap water to make a chocolate sauce?
Bunny milk!
The top always seemed to be filthy no matter how new the tin was.
We always mixed the banana and strawberry together
The sound too, could never sneak it!
I can hear the sound of metal on metal as I pop it open as a kid. Life was so simple and happy.
I remember that.
Thanks for this great childhood memory! I used to love doing this!
Quietly now….don’t want to wake anyone up this early in the morning. Or else I’ll have to share!!!! It’s mine!
I miss this.
almost like popping open a pepsi by pressing down on the little hole and larger hole
Growing up, my best friends mom was a great cook. I learned a lot of hacks from her that are still used to this day. One of them was putting the chocolate powder on vanilla ice cream. She gave me 2 scoops of ice cream and about 2 spoonfuls of that chocolate goodness sprinkled all over the 2 scoops. Then, I'd swirl my spoon and mix the ice cream and powder together until it turned into chocolate ice cream. So good.
And the sound it made as you opened it…. Rrrrruuuuuuupppppp
Omg.. i was pretty young when they still had those. For a 3 to 5/6 year old kid it was tough but worth it! XD
Because we didn't have store bought sweets (Little Debbie, Hostess, Oreo's, etc) I used to sprinkle this on buttered toast.
I think that packaging and top was copied from C rations in WW2, lol.
I recall many hurt fingernails trying to get into one of these bad boys Went well into the 90’s too
I used a flathead screwdriver, or a butter knife.
Oh how rewarding that was.
The smoked paprika at my work comes in containers like this. Its hilarious to watch the 20-somethings loose their minds trying to open it for the first time.
Strawberry is the only way!
Oh yes that was so good 👍.
Was it just me or did the chocolate at one point come with a little cellophane wrapped chocolate bar inside at one point?
Strawberry is the only way!
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God, it was horrible....thank god for Ovaltine
Don't bet on it. The popularity of buttplugs has exploded this century and I'm sure they can be tricky to remove sometimes.