Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly

Disappearing Acts: When Popular Brands Are Discontinued

Jan 6, 2024
Canada experiences the strange phenomenon of well-established brands disappearing, including Kleenex, Skippy Peanut Butter, and KFC's French fries. The podcast delves into the reasons behind these disappearances and explores the emotional connection consumers have with discontinued products. It also discusses the farewell tours of popular bands and the subsequent return to touring.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Farewell Tours and the Return to Touring
02:42 • 17min
3
The Disappearance of Skippy Peanut Butter
19:18 • 5min
4
The Discontinuation of Skippy Peanut Butter and KFC's French Fries
24:17 • 3min
5
The Grief of Disappearing Brands
27:21 • 5min