Saturday, November 7, 2009

Pringles can designer buried in chip tube


Dr. Fredric J. Baur was a retired chemist and food storage technician for Pringles owner Proctor and Gamble back in 1970 when he patented the design of the now-infamous Pringles chip tube. Well, this is he had a strange request: that when he died his famous invention be used as the receptacle to hold his ashes. The request was recently honored as Dr. Baur passed away at 89 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Not to make a bad joke, but seriously: his family members better keep the tube away from the kitchen!

In tribute to Pringles we’ve researched and found amazing flavors in different countries we’d love to try: South America’s Filet Mignon, Japan’s Funky Soy Sauce, Canada’s Cinnamon Sweet Potato, Australia’s Light aromas Greek Style Cheese with a touch of Avocado Oil and the now defunct limited edition Mac n Cheese. Perhaps this obituary wasn’t supposed to make us hungry, but we see no problem in supporting a terrific creation. Remember, once you pop, you can’t stop! [Telegraph]
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  • Rae's Avatar
    Posted by Rae Mon Jun 2, 2008 12:22pm PDT

    Sounds like an alright vessel in which to spend an eternity.

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  • Wendy's Avatar
    Posted by Wendy Tue Jun 3, 2008 7:47am PDT

    WOW SOUNDS INTERESTING AND UNUSUAL IF THAT WHAT THEY WANT DONE THEN LET THEM. REALLY INTERESTING!!!!!!!!!

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  • Donna's Avatar
    Posted by Donna Tue Jun 3, 2008 8:47am PDT

    i wonder what flavor is on the cannister they buried him in...

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  • olderandsmarter's Avatar
    Posted by olderandsmarter Tue Jun 3, 2008 9:51am PDT

    That was probably his gr8est invention,the design.

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  • Brad's Avatar
    Posted by Brad Sun Jun 8, 2008 5:58am PDT

    I love the Mac-N-Cheese Pringles! Just bought a can last week.

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