đ Weird & Wonderful: Octoberâs Oddities
Alright lads, spooky season is here â and with it comes a fresh batch of oddball products set to hit the UK market before Christmas. From crisps turned into mayo to mince pies reimagined as ice cream, Octoberâs launches are strange in all the right ways. Hereâs Loadedâs rundown of the latest weird gear you can actually get your mitts on.
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Heinz Monster Munch Pickled Onion Mayonnaise
Yes, itâs real â Heinz is bringing back their Monster Munch-flavoured mayo this Halloween. Combining the tang of pickled onion crisps with creamy mayo, this gloriously weird sauce returns to selected UK retailers from October 1.
Fat Hippo restaurants are also slinging a purple-bun burger smothered in the stuff until November 2âŚFierce nostalgia meets mutant condiment.
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Mr Kipling Mince Pie Ice Cream
Christmas dessert has officially gone rogue. Mr Kipling is launching a mince pie-flavoured ice cream exclusively in Asda stores from October 13. Expect spiced fruit, pastry bits and vanilla swirls in one weirdly festive tub.
Itâs Christmas in a cone. Santa, but cold.
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Strongbow Dark Fruit âSpine-Chilling Refreshmentâ
Strongbow is going spooky for Halloween with its Dark Fruit cider. The new marketing campaign drops this month, featuring horror-themed packaging and limited edition pub displays under the tagline âSpine-Chilling Refreshment.â
Because nothing says fright night like a pint of purple cider.
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Dyson PencilVac â Super Slim Vacuum Cleaner
The weirdest bit of home tech coming your way? Dysonâs PencilVac â a wand-thin vacuum just 38mm in diameter. Itâs being developed for tight-space cleaning, ideal for cars, desktops, or gamer setups. UK release expected late 2025.
Looks like a wand. Sucks like a Dyson.
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Monster Energy Nitro Cosmic Peach
Launched in the US earlier this year, Monster Nitro Cosmic Peach is expected to land in the UK by December. Itâs carbonated using nitrous oxide (yes, really), giving it a smooth, creamy texture and rocket fuel vibes.
Itâs like drinking a Jägerbomb thatâs been to space.
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Protein-Flavoured Chewing Gum from CNP
In the weirdest fusion of fitness and convenience, CNP is launching protein-packed chewing gum in the UK. Each piece contains up to 5g of protein â ideal for gym bros on the go who canât be bothered with a shake.
Chew gains. No shaker needed.