2.20 - Bubblicious Bursts: Mango Peach

Another "gush" style gum, but more or less the same result. The burst in this one just provided a really disgusting boost of "flavor", that soon fades. It would be better if the burst wasn't there at all.



Participating in this review: Jay, Kevin, Dan, & Adam.


Flavor Longevity: 1.75
Jay - 2
Kevin - 2
Dan - 2
Adam - 1

Comments:
"After 20 min, you’re barely left with any taste."
"About 10 minutes into it, the flavor has faded to almost nothing. Unlike a minty type gum, there is no flavor permeation."



Taste: 2.00
Jay - 2
Kevin - 2
Dan - 3
Adam - 1

Comments:
"The initial burst is pretty bad, and gross. Then the flavors mix and it is a mildly pleasant citrusy flavor, but only mildly."
"Mediocre."



Flavor Strength: 2.50
Jay - 3
Kevin - 2
Dan - 3
Adam - 2

Comments:
"The strength is in the middle. Luckily the taste wasn’t very strong and didn’t last very long."
"Could be a bit stronger."



Texture & Consistency: 3.25
Jay - 4
Kevin - 2
Dan - 3
Adam - 4

Comments:
"So-so."
"There was nothing overall bad about the chewability. The amount of gun was fine."



Refreshment: 1.50
Jay - 2
Kevin - 1
Dan - 2
Adam - 1

Comments:
"My mouth is not refreshed. I need some Trident Spearmint to wash my mouth out."
"Afterward, I had to cleanse the palette with our all time high scoring gum to be refreshed."



Overall Score: 2.20

4.50 - Wrigley's Orbit: Sweet Mint

The last gum was pretty good. Could we get two in a row that aren't just not horrible, but actually pretty darn good?



Participating in this review: Jay, Kevin, Dan, & Adam.


Flavor Longevity: 4.25
Jay - 4
Kevin - 4
Dan - 5
Adam - 4

Comments:
"Good stuff here."
"Almost an hour in and there is still flavor!"



Taste: 4.75
Jay - 4
Kevin - 5
Dan - 5
Adam - 5

Comments:
"A bit too sweet, but very tasty."
"Definitely a sweet mint!"
"It is Mint, and it is Sweet. Pretty good, although almost too sweet."



Flavor Strength: 4.50
Jay - 4
Kevin - 5
Dan - 5
Adam - 4

Comments:
"A little wuss on the power side, but not too bad."
"Not weak and not too strong."



Texture & Consistency: 4.25
Jay - 5
Kevin - 4
Dan - 4
Adam - 4

Comments:
"Orbit’s pieces are a decent size."
"Even after an hour, this is still an easy to chew gum."



Refreshment: 4.75
Jay - 4
Kevin - 5
Dan - 5
Adam - 5

Comments:
"Overall a good gum. Not my first choice, but not far from it."
"It’s good stuff."



Overall Score: 4.50

4.25 - Wrigley's Orbit: Maui Melon Mint

You would think something called Maui Melon Mint it would bring a strange and completely gross mix of flavors that were never meant to go together, like Beef-Peppermint. But it is a pretty surprising gum.



Participating in this review: Jay, Kevin, & Dan. Special guest reviewer: Chromer.


Flavor Longevity: 4.25
Jay - 4
Kevin - 4
Dan - 4
Chromer - 5

Comments:
"Needs just a bit more."
"Fairly long lasting."
"Still going!"



Taste: 4.00
Jay - 4
Kevin - 4
Dan - 4
Chromer - 4

Comments:
"The sweetness of the Maui Melon (whatever that is) is balanced pretty well with the Mint."
"Not bad. Pretty sweet (almost like candy). I didn’t taste the ‘maui’ or the ‘melon’, but it was more of a sweet mint."
"Super fresh taste feels like being out in the cold when you breathe in."



Flavor Strength: 4.50
Jay - 4
Kevin - 4
Dan - 5
Chromer - 5

Comments:
"It fades near the end, but the Mint is already entrenched."
"It was a perfect level not too strong or to wimpy."



Texture & Consistency: 4.25
Jay - 4
Kevin - 4
Dan - 5
Chromer - 4

Comments:
"A bit small chewing piece, but not bad."
"A little on the soft side, but good overall."



Refreshment: 4.25
Jay - 4
Kevin - 4
Dan - 4
Chromer - 5

Comments:
"Better than you would think, given the name."
"Overall, pretty good. Would have preferred a bit less sweet, but it was good though."
"FRIZESH!!!"



Overall Score: 4.25

2.75 - Bubblicious Bursts: Sour Cherry Storm

When this gum was selected, the groans went out. It could be because the last "burst" style gum was pretty gross. Well, guess what? This one sucks only slightly less than that one.



Participating in this review: Jay, Kevin, Dan, & Adam.


Flavor Longevity: 1.75Jay - 2
Kevin - 1
Dan - 2
Adam - 2

Comments:
"The sour part is gone in a minute. The rest of the flavor fades after a few more minutes."
"Flavor comes on very strong within the first 30 secs – peaks at 45 secs and then is all but gone after a couple mins."
"From overwhelming to rubber in a matter of minutes."



Taste: 2.50
Jay - 3
Kevin - 2
Dan - 3
Adam - 2

Comments:
"I am torn. The gum tastes like junk for the first 15-30 seconds. Then the “sour” fades and it is quite pleasant until the flavor fades completely."
"Mediocre. Reminds me of a Smarties aftertaste."
"The flavor at first is just terrible. BUT as it dissipates, it is OK."
"Not so good, but didn’t really last that long anyway."



Flavor Strength: 2.50
Jay - 2
Kevin - 2
Dan - 3
Adam - 3

Comments:
"It would be a 1, but the initial burst of flavor is pretty strong."
"Strong at first, then fading quickly."
"Strong at first to the point it just sucks ass, then it is ok."
"Really overwhelming and then way too week."



Texture & Consistency: 2.50
Jay - 3
Kevin - 2
Dan - 3
Adam - 2

Comments:
"Unlike most Bubblicious, this one is pretty small."
"Meh."
"Before chewing, I unwrapped the gum and then dropped it on my desk. It made a thud. No gum should make a thud. Once you start chewing, it is OK, but then gets very hard to chew and hurts your jaw."



Refreshment: 2.00
Jay - 2
Kevin - 2
Dan - 3
Adam - 1

Comments:
"Not so much."
"Sorry, nothing about this is refreshing."
"Not so much."



Bubble Ability: 2.50
Jay - 3
Kevin - 2
Dan - 4
Adam - 1

Comments:
"Unlike most Bubblicious, this one doesn’t blow bubbles very well."
"Okay, I guess."
"For a BUBBLE GUM, this sucks for blowing bubbles."
"Very weak."



Overall Score: 2.75

2.64 - Wrigley's Orbit: Pina Colada

Ah yes...sunshine, sand, sun-tan lotion, women in bikinis, buff shirtless surfer dudes, coconut, rum, and good times. All the stuff that a good Pina Colada brings. However, when you try to capture all of that into a gum, well, let's just say it isn't that easy.



Participating in this review: Jay, Kevin, Dan, & Adam. Special guest reviewer: Chromer.


Flavor Longevity: 3.80
Jay - 3
Kevin - 3
Dan - 5
Adam - 3
Chromer - 5

Comments:
"Descent, but nothing spectacular."
"Sadly, this is long lasting"
"Even after you spit this out, the taste is still in your mouth. Problem is, the taste sucks."
"The flavor held on for a really long time."



Taste: 1.80
Jay - 3
Kevin - 1
Dan - 1
Adam - 1
Chromer - 3

Comments:
"It was okay. It tasted like coconut, but I really missed the Rum taste."
"(singing) “If you like Pina Coladas…”, then don’t chew this gum. It will ruin your enjoyment of Pina Coladas forever."
"It really is just terrible."
"When I smelled it I didn’t want to taste it, but the taste is much better than the smell."



Flavor Strength: 3.40
Jay - 2
Kevin - 3
Dan - 5
Adam - 3
Chromer - 4

Comments:
"The flavor was weaker than seven days."
"Again, not a good thing."
"This is a strong ass piece of gum!"



Texture & Consistency: 2.20
Jay - 2
Kevin - 1
Dan - 4
Adam - 2
Chromer - 2

Comments:
"As usual, too small."
"The gum it quite hard at first, then gets soft and is easier to chew."
"Was hard at first (never a good thing with gum) then it was too mushy."



Refreshment: 2.00
Jay - 3
Kevin - 1
Dan - 1
Adam - 1
Chromer - 4

Comments:
"Not great, but there is a minty undertone that helped out."
"Is it refreshing if I have to ponder whether gargling my own piss would help erase the taste of this awful gum?"
"Sorry, this gum just really bites the big one.
"If you like Pina Colada’s and getting drunk in the rain..."



Overall Score: 2.64