Sure, we’ve all heard of Demeter Fragrances, right? You know the ones I mean. The different perfumes that smell like Dirt, Birthday Cake, or Holy Water?

Well, it turns out that “real life” scents are really creating a buzz and Demeter isn’t the only one cashing in on the trend.

At Brooklyn-based CB I Hate Perfume Gallery, there are over 50 scents that are sure to smell kinda weird on your skin. But who cares about smelling good when you can smell like the following:

Pineapple and Mango: Yum! Smelling like a tropical drink on a tropical island sounds…like you’ll end up smelling like a 10 year old trying perfume for the first time. But what the hell, it’d go for it on vacation!

Lava Rock: Question: Does “Lava Rock” smell like molten magma or like burnt matches? Second question: Why would I want to smell like a natural disaster? Third: Am I normal if I say I kind of want to? It sounds exciting.

Dandelion: Ooooo, I’ve always wanted to smell annoying and ugly! Read More »

I know eating out of vending machines isn’t healthy.

My mom always told me anything that doesn’t go bad after three weeks is made out of stuff you shouldn’t put in your body anyway.

For the most part, I listened to her. But every once in a while…slipping a few coins in a tiny slot and watching that King-Sized Snickers plummet towards your waiting hands is truly the only thing that can get you through a day.

And then of course, the diet industry went and ruined everything.

Kraft Foods, the makers of that oh-so-natural bright orange cheese, have begun to test out vending machines that are stocked with only South Beach Diet approved options. Yes. South Beach Diet.

As in…lame alternatives for bread, sugar, and whole grains. Read More »

“I want to be skinny.”

That thought probably floats through my head a few hundred times a day. And the truth is I’m not overweight. Not even close really. But I just want to be thinner than I am, like 10 pounds thinner.

Do I need to lose weight for health reasons? No.

Am I totally out of shape? Nope.

So what gives? Why do I insist on being so un-accepting of my body?

Probably because I have this innate desire to be perfect, to strive for that unattainable “perfect,” hot celebrity body, that is the result of a) a super intense trainer and nutrition coach, which I will never be able to afford or b) a combination of drugs (no thanks) + an eating disorder.

Now I’ve never had an eating disorder, but I must admit I’ve treaded quite close to the edge with some serious calorie counting, not to mention borderline obsessive exercising. But most recently, since I’m perusing the web a lot (who isn’t?), I’ve stumbled upon the term “thinspiration.”

I’m sure many of you have heard of this. But since I hadn’t yet, I did some more digging, which led me to a TON of anorexia blogs, pro-anorexia websites, insane dieting tactics to avoid eating at all costs, YouTube videos that flash images of reallllly skinny girls so that they’ll “thinspire” you… the list goes on.

At first I was totally shocked and horrified by how mental the girls who create this sh*t are. But then, I became intrigued. Read More »

I would consider myself a bit of a foodie. I like good food and I will try most anything once.

I say most anything because this I will not try.

We all know that China partakes in some odd cuisine, but a restaurant that specializes in PENISES? And TESTICLES?

At China’s only specialty penis emporium, located in Bejiing, you can try the penis and testicles of a Russian dog, donkey penis (good for the skin), reindeer and snake. Apparently, snakes have two penises each. More for the eating, I suppose??

Nancy, the “nutritionist” as she calls herself, served BBC food writer Andrew Harding an array of penises and testicles. She also gave him a deer blood and vodka cocktail to wash it all down.

The restaurant serves a “penis hotpot,” similar to fondue but will prepare the food anyway the customer desires. Some like it raw. And that’s what they get. Read More »

So, you like food, like going out to eat, but don’t want to waste your money on a restaurant you know nothing about and which may end up being sooo not worth the $10 price tag.

You don’t mind doing a little research, but can’t seem to find a website for 20-somethings on a budget (I mean, who doesn’t want to try a $25 dollar burger? I wouldn’t mind, but my wallet would).

All those top rated restaurants come with top rated price tags, not to mention miniscule portions and sides of snails and fish eggs.

Well, worry no more, Foodies. I’ve got the website of your dreams.

Cheapassfood.com is a funny, colorful, and oh so age appropriate website that gives picture perfect reviews on food people like us would actually want to eat.

From BBQ joints to tiny, no name Japanese noodle houses, Cheapassfood allows readers to post their favorite restaurants on the website, most of the reviews including mouth watering close-ups of yummy yum yums. Read More »

I know for some people it ranks right up there with eating bugs, but I’m a sushi lover and proud of it. From tame tuna to eel and octopus, I’m a fan of it all. Eating sushi at least once a week for years, I’ve picked up some tips in order to not look like a fish out of water when ordering sushi.

So, next time you’re out at a sushi bar or Japanese restaurant, put down the fork you’re using to stab at your sushi with reckless abandon, and impress your friends with the following rules of sushi etiquette. You’ll look like a pro, even if you’re a sushi virgin.

When in doubt, ask the chef.

If you’re new to sushi or just looking for some new flavors, park your rear at the sushi bar instead of getting a table. Most chefs would be happy to introduce you to their favorites.

Don’t ask “what’s fresh today?”

Assume everything you see in front of you is fresh—or else they wouldn’t be serving it. If you were having dinner at a friend’s, would you ask them if the meal they prepared is fresh? Same concept. If you’re not sure what to order, ask the chef (or waitress, if you’re at a table) to bring their favorites. If you have control issues, you can also offer your preferences as to level of spiciness or certain types of fish you like and dislike. Read More »

Look out! There’s a new STD on the loose! A Socially Transmitted Disease that could be making you fat.

That’s right, obesity is now considered “socially contagious.” In fact, a new study done by Harvard Medical School and published in the New England Journal of Medicine says that if you have any girl friends that are obese, your chances of being obese rise 71%.

Of course, if you befriend an overweight male, your chances of packing on the pounds are only 57%.

According to the study, it has nothing to do with what you eat when you’re around those who are overweight. Which was my initial thought. I mean, if your friends want ice cream or pizza, most times you go along with the crowd, right? Read More »

So I’m on my new fitness kick and I’m always on the lookout for yummy fat-free snacks…well it doesn’t get any better than Wine Cellar Sorbets!

Fat-free and only about 110-120 calories, this sorbet comes in six different flavors like Pinot Noir, Champagne, Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon. That’s right, the sorbets are made from finished, delicious wines and contain alcohol (up to 5% by volume) and according to the website, “therefore can only be consumed by wine lovers over the age of 21.” Mmmhmm.

Anyway, the sorbet flavors change every season and are based on the vintages, varietals and regions from where the wines were produced. They’re currently sold in stores across New York, New Jersey and Florida and yes, the online store will be up and running very shortly.

A pint costs only $6.99, which is cheaper than an actual bottle of wine anyway. A perfect treat for the upcoming hot months…or when you want to get loaded off your dessert.

Stock your dorm with water and canned goods because civilization as we know it has officially come to an end.

No, my friends, aliens have not landed nor has Y2K returned. The situation is much, much worse. Girls Gone Wild is becoming a restaurant chain.

Yes, you heard me correctly and I sh@! you not.

According to Stuff.co.nz, “A restaurant chain under the Girls Gone Wild brand name is being planned by Joe Francis, whose Mantra Films’s has built a $US100 million business videotaping and selling the DVDs featuring young women exposing their breasts.”

I mean, is this really necessary? Is there a void somewhere I don’t know about in the American Dining Experience that Hooter’s has failed to deliver? I guess only time will tell.

To celebrate this joyous occassion, we here at collegecandy.com would like to offer the following menu suggestions:

• The Double “D”-licious Burger
• Chicken McNip-lets
• The Vanilla Shake-Your-Ass
• and the ever popular Pink Taco Plate.

Click here to read the article.

Ramen is tired of all the taunting – it’s fed up with being called cheap, sick of people wastin’ its flava. But finally Ramen gets its revenge. The staple of every college student’s diet now has its very own eponymous cookbook!

101 Things To Do With Ramen Noodles lets you keep the dime delicacy in your diet without boring your taste buds. From the inside flap: “From creamy mushroom soup and fajitas to cheeseburgers ramen and chocolate chinos—you’ll discover even more delicious reasons to love this tasty, versatile pantry staple.”

And the cookbook is only $4.95. Apparently, all things Ramen can be bought with couch cushion change. Deeeelish.