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CA schools banning Cheetos?

115 replies

YourPinkHedgehog · 14/03/2026 17:49

Hey I'm just wondering has your school started banning cheetos? Or anything that has food dyes? I saw this article and I am wondering if it has been enacted or enforced and if it's for students, faculty, all parent visitors?

Does that mean we can get a citation for having Doritos at school? Like similar to smoking near children, at the park, school is likely an infraction of the law?

Unfortunately, there are too many high level BMI individuals working at schools setting a bad example. But they just hide behind fat shaming, or there is this social norm we can't make a 40 year old adult stop eating McDonanlds or Oreos. Like somehow they should still have dignity even if they are 400 lb and can't get out of bed, or use a rascal. Like come on, how are kids going to be D1 athletes if school staff are like 300 lb McDonald or donut addicts? But they will get mad if a kid brings weed to school, but won't have the same standard if a 300lb balding man is teaching PE then goes to KFC after work. Like maybe it should be fine if they are 300 lb but they must be on a strict diet mandated by government officials.

Some moms even still eat fries and drink strawberry lemonade, which should be considered like child abuse. If eating doritos and donuts as a teacher in front of kids is socially acceptable, then I want to start smoking cigarettes in front of kids and not be judged

I saw a youtube video of a fitness guy protesting curmbl cookie and so many parents say it's for their kids. Then one day, I'm going to buy beer and cigarettes for a 5 year old and say it's for my kids and I don't want to be judged for it.

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LadyOfLymeHouse · 14/03/2026 17:51

This is rambling nonsense.

What point are you trying to make?

SpringsOnTheWay · 14/03/2026 17:53

I wondered the same thing.

I think our Cheetos are different to us Cheetos as some of the colourings are banned in the U.K.

we do have packed lunch police in the U.K., it’s annoying but for children’s own good really.

JustFrustrated · 14/03/2026 18:03

Eh?

Avader · 14/03/2026 18:04

What’s a CA school?

TeenToTwenties · 14/03/2026 18:05

Avader · 14/03/2026 18:04

What’s a CA school?

California?

TeenToTwenties · 14/03/2026 18:06

OP, this site is mainly UK based so we won’t tend to know the legal ins and outs of a specific US state.

GretaGip · 14/03/2026 18:06

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MrsMabelThorpe · 14/03/2026 18:06

Have you been smoking Cheetos?

romdowa · 14/03/2026 18:07

If they are 400 pounds and cant get out of bed then how are they in schools influencing kids?

Nincompoo · 14/03/2026 18:10

Are you struggling to type because your fingers are covered in Cheeto dust?

ThejoyofNC · 14/03/2026 18:10

So basically you're going to give your five year old a fag and a tinny?

Fgfgfg · 14/03/2026 18:11

Some of the food dyes being banned in California have been banned for years in the UK. I don't know why Americans think it's ok to pump their kids full of chemicals that are banned in many countries.

MyLimeGuide · 14/03/2026 18:12

You sound ever so slightly unhinged

MyLimeGuide · 14/03/2026 18:12

Nincompoo · 14/03/2026 18:10

Are you struggling to type because your fingers are covered in Cheeto dust?

😂😂😂

randomchap · 14/03/2026 18:13

US cheetos are very different to UK ones. They are very moreish

vodkaredbullgirl · 14/03/2026 18:16

Okey dokey

Coffeetimes3 · 14/03/2026 18:17

It's like that post was written by 2 different people. It started out normal and descended into rambling nonsense!

CelticSilver · 14/03/2026 18:18

Rambles in American ...

LaMarschallin · 14/03/2026 18:18

randomchap · 14/03/2026 18:13

US cheetos are very different to UK ones. They are very moreish

I'd heard of Cheetos and was really disappointed when I tried them. Maybe it was because they were UK ones.
Imo nothing beats the M&S version of Cheese Wotsits for orange snacks.

(Old joke:
Man: Doctor, Doctor! My willy has turned orange!
Doctor: What have you been doing recently?
Man: Eating Wotsits and watching porn)

MyLimeGuide · 14/03/2026 18:21

LaMarschallin · 14/03/2026 18:18

I'd heard of Cheetos and was really disappointed when I tried them. Maybe it was because they were UK ones.
Imo nothing beats the M&S version of Cheese Wotsits for orange snacks.

(Old joke:
Man: Doctor, Doctor! My willy has turned orange!
Doctor: What have you been doing recently?
Man: Eating Wotsits and watching porn)

Ooh ill have to give them a go! As for the joke.... im not sure comedy is for you!😂

QueenOfThorns · 14/03/2026 18:21

I eat fries and drink strawberry lemonade! Do I need to report myself to Social Services?

(Also, why are PE teachers not allowed to be balding? Confused)

Terfedout · 14/03/2026 18:22

This thread and the replies.... 🤣🤣🤣 happy Saturday evening all

LittleGreenDragons · 14/03/2026 18:23

Stay off the weed OP, your post is a rambling mess.

and can't get out of bed, or use a rascal.
What is a rascal in this context?

Firstbornunicorn · 14/03/2026 18:24

I think this is probably a bit, tbh.

lilacsanddaffs · 14/03/2026 18:25

My school in 2002 had to ban Sunny D because we were all basically shitfaced off chemicals 🤣