Minute Maid Frozen Orange Juice Is Gone: A Bittersweet End to Childhood Nostalgia
As a child of the 1980s, I have mixed emotions about the discontinuation of Minute Maid's frozen orange juice. While it may be seen as a nostalgic loss by some, for this writer, there is no love lost. Growing up, my mom stocked our freezer with cans of frozen "OJ" as if it was a means to an end – a way to keep us hydrated during uncertain times.
The sound of my mom's familiar command from the top of the stairs still echoes in my mind: "Go make the OJ!" It was a ritual that required patience, as I had to defrost the can under hot tap and mix it with cold water. The resulting drink was often a slushy concoction that tasted vaguely like 7-Eleven Slurpees. On other occasions, we'd sneak into the kitchen after dinner to shave off spoonfuls of the orange juice, eating it like poor man's sorbet.
But as much as I have fond memories of Minute Maid's frozen orange juice, its demise is a welcome change for me. The experience of having this drink forced upon us during childhood was traumatic enough, but when my cousin got car sick on a family road trip and the vomit pitcher from that day somehow ended up in our bowls of Honey Nut Cheerios, it soured my taste for frozen orange juice forever.
Now, I can finally say goodbye to the struggle of mixing up Minute Maid's frozen concentrate without having to confront its sticky, gloopy texture. While some may mourn its loss, I'm just grateful that this part of my childhood is behind me.
As a child of the 1980s, I have mixed emotions about the discontinuation of Minute Maid's frozen orange juice. While it may be seen as a nostalgic loss by some, for this writer, there is no love lost. Growing up, my mom stocked our freezer with cans of frozen "OJ" as if it was a means to an end – a way to keep us hydrated during uncertain times.
The sound of my mom's familiar command from the top of the stairs still echoes in my mind: "Go make the OJ!" It was a ritual that required patience, as I had to defrost the can under hot tap and mix it with cold water. The resulting drink was often a slushy concoction that tasted vaguely like 7-Eleven Slurpees. On other occasions, we'd sneak into the kitchen after dinner to shave off spoonfuls of the orange juice, eating it like poor man's sorbet.
But as much as I have fond memories of Minute Maid's frozen orange juice, its demise is a welcome change for me. The experience of having this drink forced upon us during childhood was traumatic enough, but when my cousin got car sick on a family road trip and the vomit pitcher from that day somehow ended up in our bowls of Honey Nut Cheerios, it soured my taste for frozen orange juice forever.
Now, I can finally say goodbye to the struggle of mixing up Minute Maid's frozen concentrate without having to confront its sticky, gloopy texture. While some may mourn its loss, I'm just grateful that this part of my childhood is behind me.
and now u r complaining about minuemead frozen orange juice? come on dude! 
it's not like they were poisonin ur brains or somethin. just enjoy the fact that u can finally make ur own OJ without havin to deal with all that gloopy texture 
Still, I do feel for the nostalgia brigade... but let's be real, who needs that kind of trauma in their childhood memories 
. But let's be real, it was never exactly the healthiest option to begin with 
. All that added sugar and preservatives? No thanks! It's a good thing we've got better options now 
. On the other hand, I get why some people might be nostalgic for it - those childhood memories are real 
. But for me, it was more like... survival mode 
. Anyone else have crazy experiences with over-purchased convenience foods from their childhood? 
It sounds like Minute Maid's frozen orange juice was more of a necessary evil for your family back in the day. I'm with you on being relieved it's gone - those gloopy textures can be super off-putting! 
As a nostalgic, I have to admit I'll miss it too... but at least we won't have to deal with that gross slushy concoction anymore 
. The "I got car sick and vomit in my cereal" story tho 
Come on people! Frozen orange juice? Really? That stuff was a kid's worst nightmare. I mean, I guess it's nostalgic for some, but who actually liked drinking that gloopy mess? 
The nostalgia trap - it's like we're holding onto memories because they're all we have left from the past. But what if those memories are tainted by unpleasant experiences? My cousin's story still makes me shudder, and it's crazy how something as simple as a drink can evoke such strong emotions. I think it's okay to let go of nostalgia sometimes - it's not about erasing memories, but about releasing the emotional baggage that comes with them 
! I can relate to not loving frozen orange juice as a kid, it sounds so gross now 
! Glad I'm not alone in thinking its demise is a good thing 
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i mean its def not like it was a nice drink or somethin 
my mom used to make us drink it from cans as kids and it was literally just water with some orange flavoring lol dont get me wrong im glad we can move on but also kinda relieved that our childhood memories of froyo juice are behind us 
but idk about everyone being sad over it tbh its kinda nice not having to deal with it anymore, my family used to get super annoyed whenever one of us spilled the stuff all over the floor 
i mean who needs to drink slushy orange juice every day lol? plus think about all the other jucy options out there now...
i remember those mini maid frozen orange juice containers being like the ultimate evil when i was a kid lol it's crazy how they can go from being super nostalgic to someone actually appreciating the end of something they endured in their childhood 
. I also think its kinda funny how people are mourning the loss of minute maid frozen oj like its a tragedy or somethin but for me its just a blessing in disguise
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it's like they're saying goodbye to a bad memory but still kinda happy about it 