OREO's Space Dunk Cookies Come With A Chance To Fly To The Edge Of Space!
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On January 23, 2024, the OREO brand took a huge step forward for "cookie-kind" with the introduction of a space-inspired cookie. The limited-edition OREO Space Dunk cookies promise consumers an "out-of-this-world" experience.
Each cookie is filled with layers of blue and pink "cosmic creme" with marshmallowy flavor and popping candy to "create a supernova bursting sensation with every bite." The cookies also feature one of five space-related impressions, such as a telescope or stars. And, for the first time ever, the OREO has a small cutout circle in the center. This allows fans to see the colorful creme without opening the outer shell.
The cookies certainly sound delicious. But what is likely to attract fans even more is the chance for a real "out-of-this-world" experience aboard a pressurized capsule called Neptune. The balloon-propelled spacecraft is the brainchild of Florida-based Space Perspective. The company hopes to start taking people to the edge of space by late 2024.
The $125,000 cost for the six-hour round trip will be out of reach for most. But one lucky fan will be able to go for free! All they have to do is enter the "Lift Off with OREO" sweepstakes by going to the company's website or scanning the QR code on the OREO Space Dunk pack.
"OREO cookies are all about transporting fans to a place full of excitement and childlike curiosity," said Michelle Deignan, vice president, OREO, US. "We're over the moon about partnering with Space Perspective to give one lucky fan the opportunity to dunk an OREO cookie while gliding through space. Through this campaign, we hope to take playfulness to new heights, proving it is not only in all of us but also exists in space."
Resources: Prnewswire.com, Fastcompany.com, ibbonline.com
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94 Comments
crash-groveralmost 3 yearsI find it cool that someone is going to space just from buying an oreo
ejf13almost 3 yearsNow, I really like Oreos and rocket science, but I am NOT prepared to go on a trip to the edge of space.
singularity_42almost 3 yearsAww, too bad. I would love it!
techfashion0315almost 3 yearsThat is so neat!
emocriticalmost 3 yearsI can just imagine what it would feel like to float in space with the new oreo cookies just looking at the stars. Amazing
yukisalmost 3 yearsyea willy wonka
doggirl303almost 3 yearsUr right! It is like Willy Wonka!!!
halloween-virgoalmost 3 yearsI WANT ITTTT!!
dogo22liamwangalmost 3 yearsCool
easy11almost 3 yearsOmg I won the Oreos :O, just kidding, How cool though.
jesus_freak22almost 3 yearsWow, am I reading this right? THAT'S AWSOME!!! A chance to go to space and eat a pretty colored cookie! I don't know that I would actually want go to space though, being sent to space in a balloon made by a cookie company sounds more like a nightmare to me. It's still really cool though. 🚀✨🌟- singularity_42almost 3 yearsJust imagine... being up there... in the stars... for free, too!
