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To ask if there’s a social class issue surrounding Findus Crispy Pancakes ?

319 replies

Jumell · 08/12/2024 12:14

I’ve read some things in mine and sort of sense this might be the case but not 100% sure

Also is there a class issue around Fray Bentos pies ?

I love those !

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CoffeeCakeAndALattePlease · 08/12/2024 12:41

Do they still make crispy pancakes?! I’ve not seen them anywhere in years.

I'm from a single parent, working class background and we used to beg our Dad to buy us crispy pancakes for a treat 🤣 we loved them! Occasionally he would submit but generally he cooked properly from scratch.

I’ve never tried a Frey Bentos - they don’t appeal to me at all.

eatreadsleeprepeat · 08/12/2024 12:39

TheShellBeach · 08/12/2024 12:17

No, no.
They only eat the Haddock fish fingers.

And not "own brand".
😂

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Think own brand may just be acceptable if it is Waitrose?
Which to be fair make yummy sandwiches😂

GeorgeMichaelsCat · 08/12/2024 12:39

Fray Bentos pies

But the bottom is always so soggy.

spanieleyes · 08/12/2024 12:39

We were very lower class, we didn't get Findus crispy pancakes but generic - no idea what is on the inside- ones from the bulk freezer stall in the local market. And they never were crispy anyway, soggy and flaccid was a better description. But they were much cheaper too!

Sia8899 · 08/12/2024 12:38

Never heard of a Findus but my middle class dad would have Fray Bentos pies as a treat when he was feeling lazy. Personally I don’t trust pastry in a can

Ezlo · 08/12/2024 12:37

Namechangeobviously2024 · 08/12/2024 12:16

This is completely true. My parents were dentists and I have never had a crispy pancake OR a Fray Bentos pie. I'm 52.

Am I missing out?

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Yes! I had two crispy pancakes yesterday, the minced beef ones and they were goooood.

Doggymummar · 08/12/2024 12:37

villagecrafts · 08/12/2024 12:29

Not to mention Cod in Butter Sauce... a special treat.:)

I have some in my freezer, have it with Smash and frozen peas

MaryGreenhill · 08/12/2024 12:36

I must be lowered class l loved the pancakes
The cheese pancakes are the nicest .
'oh no they're not ' 😁

quantumbutterfly · 08/12/2024 12:35

Jumell · 08/12/2024 12:28

The only time the university educate middle classes should eat ‘pizza’ is if they’re in holiday in Tuscany and go to one of these authentic artisan eateries where they can be served homemade ‘pizza’ exactly as the Italian housewives traditionally made it while looking out on a vineyard, a glass of white wine in hand

they’re absolutely NOT allowed to eat this foodstuff in the UK and CERTAINLY not a ready made one from a supermarket

has difficulty typing ready made and supermarket

white wine! 😮

Dithercats · 08/12/2024 12:35

Ooh grew up on both.
Would never feed it to my kids 😵‍💫

ladymalfoy45 · 08/12/2024 12:35

Toast Toppers.
Ketchips.

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 08/12/2024 12:34

Jumell · 08/12/2024 12:28

The only time the university educate middle classes should eat ‘pizza’ is if they’re in holiday in Tuscany and go to one of these authentic artisan eateries where they can be served homemade ‘pizza’ exactly as the Italian housewives traditionally made it while looking out on a vineyard, a glass of white wine in hand

they’re absolutely NOT allowed to eat this foodstuff in the UK and CERTAINLY not a ready made one from a supermarket

has difficulty typing ready made and supermarket

I make my own. Is that allowed?
I'm in my early 50s and have never had a Findus crispy pancake or a Fray Bentos pie! Pies definitely don't belong in tims imo.

Parker231 · 08/12/2024 12:34

babyproblems · 08/12/2024 12:26

I’ve also never heard of these two products or seen them. I can’t understand why pancake mix is sold- is it literally egg/flour/milk mixed together already? Seems like a lot of faff to me

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I always buy the pancake mix - makes lovely pancakes and flour isn’t something I buy.

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 08/12/2024 12:34

villagecrafts · 08/12/2024 12:29

Not to mention Cod in Butter Sauce... a special treat.:)

Also a childhood staple.

And Viennetta as afters

quantumbutterfly · 08/12/2024 12:34

MonkeyToHeaven · 08/12/2024 12:28

Chicken supreme? I think that might have been what we called cat meat pie.

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We used to call it chicken sick. Apologies to all those hard working school cooks.

Peridot1 · 08/12/2024 12:33

I was brought up on Findus Crispy Pancakes. My mum would make her own chips though!

Never a Fray Bentos pie though.

My mum hated cooking so embraced convenience foods with enthusiasm. Fish fingers, frozen breaded fish, crispy pancakes. But usually made her own chips. We had chips a lot.

ComtesseDeSpair · 08/12/2024 12:33

We didn’t eat convenience food growing up so I first tried Findus pancakes and Fray Bentos pies as a student out of curiosity. That was in 2008 and they were both pretty claggy and tasteless and can’t imagine they’ve improved since. So I guess it’s an income issue rather than a class one: people with less money are more likely to eat cheap food than people with the means to buy and prepare fresh food, because I can’t imagine anyone would choose a shelf-stable processed tinned pie over a nice pie with tasty ingredients if they could afford it.

TheShellBeach · 08/12/2024 12:33

ExquisiteSocialSkills · 08/12/2024 12:24

Frozen peas are ok if you’re middle class, surely?

Heavens, I pick mine fresh every day.
Tut tut.

TheShellBeach · 08/12/2024 12:32

villagecrafts · 08/12/2024 12:28

To Fray Benton Pies, Findus Crispy Pancakes and Vesta Chow Mein...

I see you and raise you... Brains Faggotts!

OMG I love a tin of faggots!

Notellinganyone · 08/12/2024 12:32

Definitely. Really bad UPFs. Have ever and would never buy.

TheShellBeach · 08/12/2024 12:31

Current picture of part of my food cupboard, showing a Fray Bentos Meaty Pud.

I'm a bit embarrassed about the Honest Value Carrots though. Not to mention the Honest Value Kidney Beans.

And the tin of Spam which is trying to hide behind the Fray Bentos Meaty Pud.

To ask if there’s a social class issue surrounding Findus Crispy Pancakes ?
comedycentral · 08/12/2024 12:30

drspouse · 08/12/2024 12:27

My extremely posh step grandmother (wore a tartan skirt and headscarf to climb hills) liked a Fray Bentos.
So I'll bet money on the Queen liking them.

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I love her style!

Scutterbug · 08/12/2024 12:30

I didn’t realise you can still get the pancakes! Never had a frey bentos pie.

BlackForestCake · 08/12/2024 12:29

Crispy pancakes are a knock off of Jamaican patties and the middle classes make their own from a recipe that Jemima brought back from Kingston when backpacking.

villagecrafts · 08/12/2024 12:29

Not to mention Cod in Butter Sauce... a special treat.:)