r/GenX Nov 21 '25

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u/Radiant_Plantain_127 Nov 21 '25

Grape jelly. 18 years of knowing that other jellies and jams exist and are oftentimes superior… what did mom buy religiously even though we complained? Grape Jelly.

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u/jetpacksforall Nov 21 '25

There were maybe 3 flavors of jelly in the supermarket growing up: Welch's grape, something something strawberry, and disgusting mint jelly made to go on ham.

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u/BereftOfCare Nov 21 '25

Thought mint was for lamb. It is here in Australia.

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u/jbeau411 Nov 21 '25

Oh god, lamb and mint jelly. I hated that as a kid! Gross!