FOFC Malarky: Question #3

Poli · 05-04-2004, 05:44 PM

FOFC Malarky rules <---

"Contestants" will answer questions asked and vote for the right answer, while "judges" will just vote for the right answer after all answers have been submitted.

Question #3:

Why are Oreos called "Oreos"?

PMs for bluffs and answers are being sent now.

Just a friendly reminder:

Others are welcome to post as they wish, but only answers given by players will be considered for voting. Please do not post answers from the web or attempt to assist the players. Please do not look up the answers on the internet. Please make one 'clear' distinction between your answer and the others. Thanks!

stkelly52 · 05-04-2004, 05:51 PM

Much research has been done on the subject, and the fact is nobody knows.

kingfc22 · 05-04-2004, 07:18 PM

Well as the story goes, the inventor of this unique snack had his family and friends test taste them. He knew right away that he had a product that would make him rich. Since the cookie is in that shape of an O and gold comes from the mineral ore, he decided to name his creation "oreo's" which has since dropped the apostrophe and now these tasty cookies are affectionately known as "oreos".

TredWel · 05-04-2004, 09:42 PM

Actually, the creator of the famous sandwich cookies was a Greek immigrant to the U.S. He envisioned a dessert made of two chocolate cookies surrounding "a mountain of icing". To name his creation, he took the Greek word for mountain: "Oros". The marketing department of Nabisco didn't want to directly name the cookie after a foreign word, so they added an "e" to the middle of the word. Hence, "Oreos".

fantastic flying froggies · 05-05-2004, 04:08 AM

Anybody else notice how stkelly was on top of that one ? 7 minutes to answer, wow !

Want to make up for last round, eh ?

The Afoci · 05-05-2004, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TredWel

Actually, the creator of the famous sandwich cookies was a Greek immigrant to the U.S. He envisioned a dessert made of two chocolate cookies surrounding "a mountain of icing". To name his creation, he took the Greek word for mountain: "Oros". The marketing department of Nabisco didn't want to directly name the cookie after a foreign word, so they added an "e" to the middle of the word. Hence, "Oreos".

This is so very close. Of course to go with the fact that it needs one different fact to be different, the different fact is this. When the cookie was first made, it was shaped like a mountain. Now after numerous tests, it was transformed into its current state, but its name was still drawn from its first shape. That and the fact that after eating two bags and laying on your back your stomach will look like a mountain.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-05-2004, 10:25 AM

I'll post the correct answer when I get home from work tonight. I'm such a tease!

The Afoci · 05-05-2004, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I'll post the correct answer when I get home from work tonight. I'm such a tease!

Yeah, I mean what is the chances that I get the correct answer two times in a row?

Pumpy Tudors · 05-05-2004, 08:00 PM

The Afoci got nothing.

"Oreo" is actually the compression of an acronym. At the time Oreo cookies were introduced, Nabisco was in neck-and-neck competition with another snack company called "The Owen Russ Company." One day, a Nabisco executive spotted an Owen Russ salesman standing at a bus stop eating some Nabisco cookies. The Nabisco executive relayed the sighting to his colleagues, and they named their next cookie "Oreo" which comes from "Owen Russ Enjoys Ours."

stkelly52 · 05-05-2004, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Afoci

Yeah, I mean what is the chances that I get the correct answer two times in a row?

Hey it could happen. In the last game I was given the correct answer twice in a row.

The Afoci · 05-06-2004, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stkelly52

Hey it could happen. In the last game I was given the correct answer twice in a row.

Nothing to see here.

Poli · 05-06-2004, 08:58 AM

All answers are in. You may now PM me with your votes.

fantastic flying froggies · 05-06-2004, 09:13 AM

uh, I think I already did post mine.
I think...
I did, didn't I ?
AE ?
Did I send you my vote ?
HELP !

SirFozzie · 05-06-2004, 09:23 AM

Tens Rewsna

fantastic flying froggies · 05-06-2004, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Tens Rewsna

Sounds like a name out of Star Wars...

SirFozzie · 05-06-2004, 09:53 AM

Heh. I betcha they did a lot of that, taking two words, like say, Sent Answer, and reversed them

Poli · 05-06-2004, 12:38 PM

FFF, your answer is confirmed.

Poli · 05-06-2004, 07:00 PM

ahem. bump. I think I need two more votes in.

The Afoci · 05-07-2004, 10:23 AM

You better not be waiting on me. You said I don't have to send the answer because I have the correct one.

Poli · 05-07-2004, 11:21 AM

I'm waiting until I get home. Give me about 4 or 5 hours.

KevinNU7 · 05-07-2004, 11:27 AM

is this an exclusive game or can anyone play?

Poli · 05-07-2004, 11:28 AM

It's an exclusive game, but each game is only five questions. I can hook you up for next time if you want.

fantastic flying froggies · 05-07-2004, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

I can hook you up for next time if you want.

At the rate this one 's going, the next one will be released just like OOTP : the CM years, i.e. late 2005 !!!

Poli · 05-07-2004, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantastic flying froggies

At the rate this one 's going, the next one will be released just like OOTP : the CM years, i.e. late 2005 !!!

Yeah, having judges has slowed down the process.

That and a missing stkelly52.

fantastic flying froggies · 05-07-2004, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

That and a missing stkelly52.

Has he gone AWOL again ?

Poli · 05-07-2004, 11:47 AM

Nope, all votes are in. Just have to get home to tabulate.

fantastic flying froggies · 05-07-2004, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

Nope, all votes are in. Just have to get home to tabulate.

Are you home yet ?

Poli · 05-07-2004, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantastic flying froggies

Are you home yet ?

Yep.

KevinNU7 · 05-07-2004, 03:29 PM

please do.

The Afoci · 05-07-2004, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

Yep.

Just walked by the car up on cement blocks. Undid the tiedown that holds the door shut and fired up the generator so the computer should work soon.

I got nothing.

Poli · 05-07-2004, 03:41 PM

Working on it now!

05-04-2004, 09:42 PM	#4
TredWel High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Old Forge, PA	Actually, the creator of the famous sandwich cookies was a Greek immigrant to the U.S. He envisioned a dessert made of two chocolate cookies surrounding "a mountain of icing". To name his creation, he took the Greek word for mountain: "Oros". The marketing department of Nabisco didn't want to directly name the cookie after a foreign word, so they added an "e" to the middle of the word. Hence, "Oreos". __________________ There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people...religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin. - Linus Van Pelt

05-05-2004, 04:08 AM	#5
fantastic flying froggies Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny South of France	Anybody else notice how stkelly was on top of that one ? 7 minutes to answer, wow ! Want to make up for last round, eh ? __________________ Detroit Vampires (CFL) : Ve 're coming for your blood! Camargue Flamingos (WOOF): pretty in Pink

05-05-2004, 10:25 AM	#7
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I'll post the correct answer when I get home from work tonight. I'm such a tease! __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

05-05-2004, 08:00 PM	#9
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	The Afoci got nothing. "Oreo" is actually the compression of an acronym. At the time Oreo cookies were introduced, Nabisco was in neck-and-neck competition with another snack company called "The Owen Russ Company." One day, a Nabisco executive spotted an Owen Russ salesman standing at a bus stop eating some Nabisco cookies. The Nabisco executive relayed the sighting to his colleagues, and they named their next cookie "Oreo" which comes from "Owen Russ Enjoys Ours." __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

05-06-2004, 08:58 AM	#12
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	All answers are in. You may now PM me with your votes. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

05-04-2004, 05:51 PM	#2
stkelly52 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seattle WA	Much research has been done on the subject, and the fact is nobody knows.

05-04-2004, 07:18 PM	#3
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Well as the story goes, the inventor of this unique snack had his family and friends test taste them. He knew right away that he had a product that would make him rich. Since the cookie is in that shape of an O and gold comes from the mineral ore, he decided to name his creation "oreo's" which has since dropped the apostrophe and now these tasty cookies are affectionately known as "oreos". __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

05-06-2004, 09:13 AM	#13
fantastic flying froggies Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny South of France	uh, I think I already did post mine. I think... I did, didn't I ? AE ? Did I send you my vote ? HELP ! __________________ Detroit Vampires (CFL) : Ve 're coming for your blood! Camargue Flamingos (WOOF): pretty in Pink

05-06-2004, 09:23 AM	#14
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Tens Rewsna __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

05-06-2004, 09:53 AM	#16
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Heh. I betcha they did a lot of that, taking two words, like say, Sent Answer, and reversed them __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

05-06-2004, 12:38 PM	#17
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	FFF, your answer is confirmed. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

05-06-2004, 07:00 PM	#18
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	ahem. bump. I think I need two more votes in. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

05-07-2004, 10:23 AM	#19
The Afoci Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Moorhead	You better not be waiting on me. You said I don't have to send the answer because I have the correct one. __________________ I had something.

05-07-2004, 11:21 AM	#20
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I'm waiting until I get home. Give me about 4 or 5 hours. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

05-07-2004, 11:27 AM	#21
KevinNU7 College Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Beantown	is this an exclusive game or can anyone play? __________________ Boston Bashers - III.14 - (8347)

05-07-2004, 11:28 AM	#22
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	It's an exclusive game, but each game is only five questions. I can hook you up for next time if you want. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

05-07-2004, 11:47 AM	#26
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Nope, all votes are in. Just have to get home to tabulate. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

05-07-2004, 03:29 PM	#29
KevinNU7 College Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Beantown	please do. __________________ Boston Bashers - III.14 - (8347)

05-07-2004, 03:41 PM	#31
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Working on it now! __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

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