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when you realize the main character is the antagonist Edit: you guys are commenting on this like you think I care that the main charictor can't be the antagonist

"You probably know the tradition of twisting, licking, or dunking-" DUNKS ENTIRE FIST INTO MILK

I really never got oreos or ever heard of hydrox but when he said they would put the hydrox on top of the shelf or turn the product side ways so the logo wouldn't be seen...That is ice cold

"Cheaters never prosper." Orea: * Laughter *

Hydrox: the person who said the joke Oreo: the person who said the joke louder

when someone copies your homework but gets a better grade

I’ve never been so invested in a story over chocolate cookies.

I grew up in the fifties and sixties and hydrox was the best cookie. The chocolate cookies in oreos were simply way too sweet. With hydrox you could taste the chocolate. If he wants to bring back another great product I'd suggest banana flips in regular and chocolate with banana cream in the middle. Kind of like a cross between a taco and a large twinkie with way more cream filling. Always my favorite as a kid.

Moral of the story: never trust any guy who’s first name is or can be shortened to Adolph

My teacher was just eating Oreos and saying how original the idea was… *Looks like she was wrong*

When I was a kid in the early 90s, I told my dad’s friend, an attorney of Greek heritage that I like Oreos a lot. He told me “Oreo” means “good” in Greek, which I don’t think is correct according to Google translator, but I believed him for like 20 years. The packaging is the same color as the Greek flag though (blue and white). I saw online that it was named after “Gold” in Latin. The video did not mention that, but “oro” is Spanish for gold, which is a Latin language, and also similar to “Oreo.” I love Oreos, but I am disappointed in how they used predatory tactics to compete with their competition. This is a really good video!

In Malaysia, there's a knockoff version called Cream-O which is more cheaper than Oreo. It's also a better option if you find Oreo is too sweet.

When we got Oreos, Mom always said that when she was young, they were called Hydrox...my, my, my.....

Hydrox just needed better marketing they always were talking about how they were the Original Cookie while Oreo was just saying that they tasted nice

When I was little I would ask my mom for Oreos and she always said no. I’m glad she did now that I heard

After learning about this I've never buying Oreo ever again.

Hydrox deserves more popularity and people nowadays says that Hydrox copied Oreo even tho Oreo was the one who copied it. Let's pray that Hydrox will become successful.

"Oreo copied, now the original cookie is back for revenge." Sounds like a king who was gone for 1000 years and came back.

I totally agree that this is happened. I have also seen “the original Oreo” on Oreo package. And knowing that they used to put lard in the food makes me never want to get an Oreo in my life.

As Paul Harvey would say, “And now, here is the rest of the story.” I never knew the history of Hydrox and Oreos. I only knew that Hydrox was a better cookie. Glad to see that it’s back.

Hydrox needs a name change. It will never outdo Oreo with that name. It sounds like a cleaning product.

"Hail Hydrox" whispering to the cashier when leaving the store

Lately Oreo has been marketed heavily here in Germany, I tried them and honestly they weren't any good and was wondering why they were so well known. Well certainly interested to see if Hydrox are any better, should I ever see them on the shelves.

It’s because nobody wants to eat a cookie that sounds like a laundry detergent.

I never even heard of Hydrox... It sounds like a cleaning item than a food item...

Oreo’s will never be the same to me again.

"money money money, it's all you need" -prince frogshallow

I don't really get why people are always so hyped up about Oreos they dont even taste that good. I think most people just follow the hype so that they fit in.

So nobody’s gonna talk about that kid dunking her whole fist into the glass of milk????? 0:11

This is a bigger twist than every movie twist ever

In a alternate universe, Hydrox is the world’s biggest cookie and Oreo is remembered as it trying to copy the cookie and failing at it.

need to try a Hydrox cookie..

Hydrox: gets copied by oreo Oreo: gets copied by boreo Boreo: gets copied by borneo Borneo: gets copied by goriorio Goriorio: tf is oreo

are we not gonna talk about that demon of a child who stuck their whole hand in the milk, who does that

Hydrox: we make "original" cookies! *Oreo: outta my way, punk.*

Got to say, too, that the cookie design embossed on the Hydrox cookie is WAY prettier than the Oreo...

Strange that my 9-year old son never liked Oreo but liked eating Hydrox.

I’m buying hydrox now lol

Everyone is disappointed in Oreos but if it tastes good it is good 😅

This is me when I ask my friend to copy his test but I turn in my paper first so my teacher thinks my friend copied me

I feel bad for eating and loving Oreo brand all these years. Sorry oreo but i'm switching sides

Kinda feel bad for eating oreos now

I love Hydrox cookies, I'm glad I was able to find a local places selling them.

how could such a sweet cookie have such a toxic backstory

Jacob passed of "unknown cause". Then John passed by "unknown cause" Aka Murdered by Nabisco.

Oreo is basically the Thomas Edison of Cookies.

Hydrox: I'm the original.... Me: tf are you? *Takes Oreos* Me: *realized* no. No.... NO!!!!

@Hook I truly love the history behind these growing industries and businesses . Keep them going .

Hydrox may sound like a Floor Cleaner, but Droxies straight up sounds like something my dealer would try and sell me.

How strange that all of Nabisco's competition "suddenly passed away due to unknown cause" one by one.

Riddle me this ! If Kellogg's owns Keebler, does that mean that Snap, Crackle and Pop are actually Keebler elves ???

Man, I thought Oreo was just a amazing original cookie, but no, it was knock-off.

"Unknown reasons" That sounds kinda Sus considering Adolphus was desperate and wasn't exactly an honest person.

Just think if Hydrox succeeded, people would be saying 'these cleaning products sound like biscuits'

The people passing suddenly in the competition gave me goosebumps 👀

They better change their original cookie named “Orano”

For years I've been telling people that hydrox was the only product I ever tasted that was better then the so called "Original" oreo. It all makes sense now.

"Yo what you eatin?" "Brick dust."

We used to like Oreo's a lot. The we learned they don't pay their workers. Like literally make them work for free. Oh well. All Nabisco products are out until they pay a living wage.

Oreo:”Hey bro,can I copy your homework?” Hydrox:”Sure,but dont make it to obvious.” The homework:

As a kid I visited some family in Latin America. My aunt had just come to visit and got me some Hydrox. She told me "They are like Oreos but healthier and better". I remember being put off by the name. Than I tried one and... wow. They are crunchy and sweet but not nasty sweet. I live in Europe and I really wish we could have Hydrox here.

That Lawyer was very dishonest he rob the loose brothers horribly

I like how people said Hydrox sounds like a cleaning product

Hydrox is basically the quiet kid and Oreos is the popular kid

I'm never buying an Oreo again. Hydrox is THE ORIGINAL, no matter what nonsense Nabisco says.

*I've known about Oreo being a ripoff of Hydrox since 2001.* edit: *Problem with Hydrox is, that the product sounds like a cleaning product.*

Cookie lore is more intense than I thought

My Oreos in the living room right now: 👁👄👁

A slight feeling of disappointment hits me when I think of Oreos now. Oreos is the little evil brother who backstabbed his older brother and was praised for it.

The two brothers must be proud what that man did to bring hydrox back

You are doing a fantastic job with these videos!

Who could have imagined the dark history behind the dark cookies?

I don't think Hydrox is gonna succeed with a name like that...

I never thought id hear "This is a dark time in cookie history"

Very inspiring, He really brought them back!

This made me to never buy oreos again

Sounds like Nabisco was acting like a cookie mafia.... probably still is too

"Suddenly passed away from unknown cause" Anyone else here willing to bet adolphus had a hand in their deaths?

I'm one of the few people who scrapes the icing off and throws it in the garbage because it ruins the cookie. Sometimes I put peanut butter on it. You're welcome.

It’s not just a cookie or candy. But the meaning behind it. Quite beautiful. This guy a legend. Bringing back these things. Can I still buy Hydrox at stores? Am I late to the party?

Friendship with Oreo ended 🚫🙅🏽‍♂️ Now Hydrox is my best friend 🤝💕

Despite never hearing about hydrox before finding out that oreo was its ripoff, I no longer respect the oreo brand for getting successful by ripping off another cookie brand, so I'm on hydrox's side. Also, as oreos were priced up to make them seem higher quality, I'd like cheaper oreos

Some really good products I really miss are the Sapps Donuts variety long box. Best donuts--I found them on the shelf of the local grocery store. Another are the Danish GO Rounds. They could be found near the Pop Tarts. They were Delicious! Another one is the breakfast bars that were made with these tiny chocolate chips by Carnation. One bar was so satisfying and fun to eat.

A sweet cake, a cookie. its good to know how much such men put in to ensure these long lasting inventions stay.

It's all about Marketing and Power

All of the hydrox's owners died of mysterious causes right as nabisco launches a major ad campaign.... For some reason I don't think that was a coincidence.

0:10 the fact that the girl dumped her hand in the milk with the oreo gives me anxiety

I'm a fan of Nabisco's Oreo cookies, and I think Nabisco Brands did a great job doing it.

If they wanna call Oreo’s “original” Call Hydrox “OG”

“Elliot was was shocked, but not surprised.” Well, I understand, but confused.

Ellia Kassoff: Loose Brothers Mondelez: Adolphus Green Loose Brothers vs. Adolphus all over again.

My brothers father in law, worked for "Sunshine." He utilized chemicals at the factory, and gases from those chemicals was the cause of his blindness.

I never knew Oreo was a ripoff of Hydrox, now I do not want Oreos anymore, and if I see Hydrox, I WILL FREAKING BUY ONE

Hydrox is the coolest name I've ever heard for a food item. "What ya eatin'?" "Just a HYDROX."

For anyone who never tasted Hydrox it excells over Oreo in that the chocolate in Oreo is sweet chocolate whereas the chocolate in Hydrox is a semi sweet chocolate which gives it a nice bite (no pun intended) I thought Hydrox was no longer available but I'm going to see if Amazon still carries Hydrox and if so I'll order hoping the original recipe is still intact.

Once again, another great story!

After almost forty years of being a Oreo fan, looks like it may be time to switch brands. . to Hydrox

"History was written by the victors", indeed.

I feel bad for Hgdrox, in my whole life I thought The Oreo is the Original but after seeing this.. I don't know what to say.