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outstanding oreo origins!

2/10/2018

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The iconic cookie is special in every way: its name, the way you eat it, the way it's sandwiched...... you can't go anywhere that doesn't have Oreos or at least some generic version of the creme-filled, chocolate biscuit sandwiches. They've been stunning people with their simple cookie innovation for generations. Oreos are the biscuit legend, and with all the different versions they've made now, you won't find one person who doesn't enjoy Oreos. 

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The "Oreo Biscuit" debuted in in 1912 (that's 106 years old!) by the National Biscuit Company, better known as Nabisco. They were the monsters of baked goods, and developed the Oreo at the Chelsea Market Factory in New York, because that's where all the action always is. The Oreo seemed to be the first of it's kind, an original masterpiece, and it's still regarded in the same light today. This is probably why you've never heard of the Hydrox cookie, manufactured by Sunshine Biscuits for the first time in 1908, 4 whole years before the Oreo ever existed. But, because of the Oreo's surge in popularity, the Hydrox was deemed an impostor even though the real fraud is our cherished, wonder-filled Oreos.

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Nabisco, being the baked goods monster that they were, beat out Hydrox with no problems. Maybe "Hydrox" was too harsh and chemical-y a name to really catch on. Maybe it was the name, Oreo, which seemed to have a certain bouncy flow to it, that really allowed the super-cookie to flourish. Nobody really knows where that label originated. One theory suggests it comes from the Greek word Ωραίο, meaning tasty and beautiful. Some say it's an imitation of the physical form of the treat: an O-shaped wafer, cREme, and another O wafer. Others believe it comes from a plant of the laurel family, called an Oreodaphne, and apparently the early designs of the Oreo featured a laurel wreath in place of the more geometric embossing they have now. 

In my opinion, Oreos thrived because of their personalization aspect. Each person eats an Oreo in their own, creative manner. Twist the top off, eat the creme first, eat the wafer first, or just bite into it like the cookie sandwich that it is. As great as a nice chocolate chip cookie is, there is no fun, creative way to eat it. Oreos are a challenge- can you pluck off the top and leave the frosting in one clean, perfect slab? If you fail, just eat that cookie and pick up a new one to try again. After all, there's no way you can really be unhappy with an Oreo! 

This is what Oreo did well- it stole somebody else's idea and maybe made it a teensy bit better, you know? All thriving companies have probably done this. McDonald's for example. Ray Kroc, the founder, stole the idea from the original McDonald's brothers. Perhaps you remember how Mark Zuckerberg stole the entire idea of Facebook from the Winklevoss twins (there are a lot of brothers whose ideas seem to get stolen....)? So, the entire idea of being majorly successful isn't that you have to have millions of smart ideas in your head all the time, but you have o be a little selfish. Take something, make it bigger and better. 
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Carol link
2/10/2018 08:21:49 pm

You know I never thought about Oreos much but I'm glad you wrote this post - that was pretty interesting - poor Hydrox! Awful name for food, good name for a cleaning liquid

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Another Little Birdie
2/11/2018 11:00:05 am

Yes, exactly! Hydrox would actually be a really good name for a cleaning liquid haha :)

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Ashton
2/11/2018 09:44:12 am

Love oreos so much. I can eat boxes

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Another Little Birdie
2/11/2018 11:00:49 am

I totally understand. Oreos are pretty awesome!

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Sophie link
2/11/2018 01:39:26 pm

I really love how you explain the history of things so common that people don't really think about. I would have never guessed oreos were that old! x

Sophie
www.glowsteady.co.uk

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Another Little Birdie
2/11/2018 04:59:03 pm

Aw thank you Sophie! I love researching things, there' so much to learn! I do want to try and do some new types of posts though :)

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Jessica link
2/11/2018 03:54:00 pm

This is such a unique post, I didn't know much about Oreos before, I've never been a huge fan but indulge on the rare occasion. I had no clue they were 106 years old, jeeeeez!
Very insightful post, loved it :)

Jessica xo | jessinwonderlandx.blogspot.co.uk

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Another Little Birdie
2/11/2018 05:00:29 pm

So glad you stopped by, Jessica! I was surprised to learn how old they were too! It's honestly crazy how long some of these brands have been around :)

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Kirsty Maynard link
2/11/2018 04:06:19 pm

Ooh this is so interesting!! I never knew they'd been going for that many years! This has also made me remember my love for Oreo's and has got me hunting for a packet!!

Fabulous Post!!

Kirsty Maynard | justkirstymaynard.co.uk

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Another Little Birdie
2/11/2018 05:08:20 pm

It's never the wrong time for some Oreo's haha! I'm super happy you enjoyed the post- I do try to teach everybody something :)

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Annie link
2/11/2018 04:08:44 pm

This was such an interesting read! I can't believe how long Oreos have been around! 106 years is crazy! I really enjoyed this post! I'm definitely taking a lot away from this!

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Another Little Birdie
2/11/2018 05:11:06 pm

I'm glad you learned something! Sometimes I find the lesser known parts of history really interesting so I'm glad I can share them with you guys!

Thanks for visiting, Annie :)

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Ellie phillips link
2/11/2018 04:24:17 pm

Oreos are so so good!

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Another Little Birdie
2/11/2018 05:11:48 pm

They really are! Can't go wrong with a pack of Oreo's!

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Zoe Jackson
2/11/2018 04:44:48 pm

I love Oreo's my favourite being mint oreos they are just too good. I loved this post so fascinating!

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Another Little Birdie
2/11/2018 05:14:19 pm

Thanks for reading this week's post, Zoe! There really are a ton of different types of Oreos nowadays... I've actually tried the mini mint ones and they were quite interesting haha! I don't think they can beat the classic Oreo though :)

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Melanie Jewell link
2/14/2018 10:18:37 am

Oreos - my favorite splurge. Hey girl I nominated you for the versatile blogger award - check it out!

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Another Little Birdie
2/19/2018 06:30:43 pm

Aw, thanks Melanie! I recently did a post on the award- I'll add your name to the list. :)

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