2016[05]A -- Ins-Net As for Jan 29, 2016: "Heated Pockets" [A-A-A]

Insomniac-Net ANSWERS -- Friday[05], Jan 29, 2016 [ A - A - A ]

Tonight's Topic: "Heated Pockets"
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    The past two Insomniac Nets have featured questions about some popular food choices -- including some "fast foods".
    For our fast Net tonight, we are asking questions about one of the most popular "fast foods" for eating at home: HOT POCKETS.
    Please choose your answers from any of the 3 (reuseable) answers of "A", "B", or "C" (if applicable!) for each question.   
    So, let's get Susceptor-ing*!

++ "Heated Pockets" ++

Question #1: When did the first HOT POCKET product officially become available in grocery stores?
        A. 1983, or
        B. 1984, or
        C. 1994

"1983: HOT and blazing a trail, our yummy hand-held sandwiches officially land in grocery stores. The revolution begins."
[SOURCE: caption taken from PHOTO (below): history-infographic-hot-pockets]

Question #2: In 2009, a HOT POCKETS "mascot" figure was created. What was this 7-foot tall "mascot" named?
        A. HERBIE HOT POCKET, or
        B. HOTTIE HOT POCKET, or
        C. HOLLIE HOT POCKET

"2009: HERBIE HOT POCKET is born!
He's a seven-foot tall triple threat who fights hunger, stops bullying and dances like a rock star.
The world is forever changed"
[SOURCE: caption taken from PHOTO (below): history-infographic-hot-pockets]

Question #3: AS of 6:00PM PT tonight, there were 59 different HOT POCKET items available for your enjoyment -- True or False?
        A. True, or
        B. False

True -- Checked by K7LWA on HOT POCKETS' Product page -- please count them yourself!
[SOURCE: HOT POCKETS' Product page]

*Every Hot Pocket needs to be microwaved inside a little cardboard sleeve that’s called a susceptor.
The purpose of it is to absorb microwaves and concentrate more heat onto the Hot Pocket — in a sense “broiling” it so the crust becomes crispier.

(click to enlarge)

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++ QUOTE OF THE DAY ++  -- Anonymous (aka "Calgary Smokin' Fats")

"OW! That's the last time I stick my hearing aid batteries, paper clips, and my keys all in the same pocket!!"
[SOURCE: Anon]

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Please include you name, Callsign, and those correct answers.
Good luck everyone!
Shelley [KF7TBA] & LW [K7LWA]
K7LWA.INS@gmail.com
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Shelley [KF7TBA] & LW [K7LWA]
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