Ruffles Original

More 'o them free school snacks. As it happens, most free things aren't that good (possible exceptions: love, Eagles Win You Win Dunkin' Promo). One thing I can say for Ruffles: they have ridges. Actually, I'm being far too harsh here -- as plain potato chips go, these are among the best. Good texture, extremely oily (yom), no cat litter flavor as in Lays/Pringle. I just will never be stimulated by a plain potato chip. If I were still in the land of French Onion Dip, these could have a place in my life. But I am not.

Overall
Cost: 10/10
Taste: 6/10 

Lime & Jalapeño Ruffles

Honestly, I did not like these at all on first eat -- the lime is just so Trix cereal-y, and while these chips don't have the gross Lay's taste, they're bad in a whole new way. They do have a good little spice to 'em, which I do like if not for the lime.

Then when I was very hungry and despo, I ate these again, and I thought "hm, they're not so bad" -- rinse and repeat a few more times. But still I think the lime flavor is no good. And the Lakers stink!

Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 4/10

Ruffles All Dressed Chips

I love these! Not just because they're quirky and Canadian, 'cause they're available in my dumb US grocery store now, but because they taste like sweet BBQ chips. I like all the flavors but I always wish chips had more seasoning on them, so this is perfect for me. All the seasoning. BBQ is definitely the most prominent note, maybe a little tomato too. Chips are bad for you is the downside.

Overall
Cost: 6/10
Taste: 8/10