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Why Pizza Pockets Completely Owned The ’90s

For kids in the 90s, there were few better microwave meal options than the noble Hot Pocket. A simple turnover stuffed with pizza, the Hot Pocket inspired as much loyalty as fear among its fans, as its ability to burn the hell out of your mouth became the stuff of schoolyard legend. But where did they come from? Who invented this lava-filled rectangle of raditude? How many times did you scorch your moth eating these? Let us know in the comments!

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  • Originally Aired July 1, 2025
  • Runtime 11 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created July 1, 2025 by
    LovingIT
  • Modified July 1, 2025 by
    LovingIT