So happy to see another podcast released. Really enjoying the in depth discussion. So nice of them to send the Reese box. The reeses discussion came full circle.
The opening Reeses segment was pure, unexpected bliss!!! Understand, many of us live for the distractions and digressions of the two of you bantering over the inane, and nonsensical!!! You two, and especially these segments of in depth, thoughtful insight into aspects of the Disney "beast" both good/great or bad/sad represent unique content not found elsewhere. The niche is real, and you guys are have found a winner here. Thank you from New Jersey.
The issues people have with the pricing policy specifically concern the following: hidden charges; being nickel-and-dimed; the perceived gouging at the restaurants; and, above all else, the extortion that is Genie+, whereby people are paying to cut in line in front of other people and to make their experience worse. Walt Disney described such things as "sharp practices designed to milk the visitor's pocketbook."
What a great episode! I’m glad that this topic was finally brought to light because I’m so tired of seeing people fight about what Walt would and wouldn’t say.
Just as the majority of households subscribing to Disney+ have no children, the majority of parties visiting Disneyland, and its progeny, throughout their histories, have also not contained children. In a 1963 interview with the C.B.C., Walt Disney said that 80% of Disneyland's guests are adults.
The Tam ‘O Shanter restaurant a few blocks from Walt’s Hyperion studio is still there. Walt’s table is still there to dine at and you can order a Scotch mist made with Buchanans whiskey exactly like Walt ordered it.
As a European, I must inform you that coca-cola (and Fanta) have been popular in Europe for decades. Maybe they're even more popular now in France, but I don't think '92 Euro Disney visitors would be at all shocked at people drinking Coke.🤣 Oh also, I must say, Italian vino is much better in general.😉
I went to Hollywood Studios for the first time ever a few weeks ago and was not prepared for how confusingly laid out and claustrophobic that park would be. I loved Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and even liked Epcot despite it's construction issues... but I'll never go back to Hollywood studios. That place gave me so much anxiety. I thought the Star Wars land was ugly, too. Of all the beautiful places you could have brought to life from that universe -- take me to Hoth, Endor, Dagobah, not some ugly rock planet! So disappointing. Also not a fan of the rides without clear signage. I know they want to immerse guests in the environments, but PLEASE put signs on the Star Wars and Avatar rides. It's not going to pull us out of the fantasy any more than a million tourists with strollers will. Hate to be negative, as I'm a huge Disney fan. At least we still have the OG park, Magic Kingdom! It holds up very well, imho. And Animal Kingdom was beautiful and peaceful.
The original Reese's is the perfect ratio of peanut butter to chocolate. The tree is too much peanut butter to the amount of chocolate. As Remy said, when flavors are combined it creates a whole new experience.
I love this podcast and I hope you'll keep 'em coming! A small and cynical part of me (that I'm not particularly proud of) wonders if EPCOT's mission statement being "the future could be even better than the present" went away because... a lot of people now strongly believe that there is no future at all for our planet. And on top of that pessimistic outlook, those "leaders of industry" who sponsored the original attractions are perceived as being the biggest contributors to that worsening future. It's probably not that deep, and a more likely reason is money/merch/"synergy"/whatever but just something that kept rattling around in my brain as I listened.
15 mins in , I’m loving the snack talk! I get the Cheez its being better in box. I think V-8 is better from a can, maybe because I grew up with the huge can that you had to poke the triangle holes into the top. Damn, I’m old!
Is there a reason why this and the last podcast episode aren't being posted to Spotify? I listened to the first 10 episodes when driving to-and-from work, but now they're no longer showing up there, making my commute a lot quieter the last few weeks.
I am so glad someone else finally said something about the quality of boxed Cheez-its vs individually bagged Cheez-its. Also, extra toasted is the peak of cheez-its
Every time I hear you guys talk about the WIGS my mind cues "the whigs and the torries/ are two different stories/ but both came from England/ far over the sea". It's like my brain turns into my own private liberty square.
The original manager of Disneyland was in charge of licensing the merchants of Main Street and his tenure did not last much longer than The Wizard of Bras due to Walt's disapproval.
I remember the first time I took my family to WDW in 2000 and people were taken aback that Disney had just raised one day park prices over the $50 mark for the first time. On top of that, the break-even point for annual passes was about 8 days. My how things have changed.
1:14:51 As a kid I was obsessed with my moms ‘unmentionables’, and would walk around carrying them instead of a security blanket. I find it hilarious that people find that scandalous, I’ve never seen a baby that wasn’t obsessed with bras.
He (EM) was never a genius, that was all just personal PR, and self delusion. He has not really created anything, he is a Venture Capitalist is all. Someone who has bought companies and paid other people to do the work then see takes the credit for. He tries to sell his wealth off as some form of great intelligence. His first company was bought out, and then he was so terrible in the new role at PayPal that they forced him out, and gave him huge play out. That then really snowballed his VC endeavours, bought Tesla, and partnered with others to start his other companies (which outside of SpaceX have done nothing. SpaceX only survived as it was near exclusively funded by the US Gov), where each has had to be run by someone else because he was so disastrous at it. I am always shocked when learn that the Reese packs only contain two cups. Here in Canada we get three per pack. A question, if when Walt created Disneyland, had he bought enough land in Anaheim that is comparable in size to Disney World, would Disney World have ever been created? Would Disney World be a small park like Disneyland? Could two large Disney World sized parks function in the US? Just after Eric talked about athleasure and "not Lulu Lemon" a Lulu Lemon add came on. The power of the algorithm.
Knowing how much Walt cared deeply about esthetics...we all know that leaving a dirt crater in the MIDDLE of a park would have made Walt's head explode. Walt might have said: "Get that that construction done in 12-18 months or you are fired" Burbank today is OK to let that crater rot there for 5 years.
Outlaw Humidity... Disney could do it... Lets put a GIANT dome over each of the parks, with an always sunny sky being projected. It could work! How amazing would it be for each park to be temperature controlled!!
Have you had the potato chip reese's cups? I agree as a Canadian our chocolate is better and there is soooo much more variety of everything in US grocery stores you probably don't appreciate it lol. Love cross border "grocery" shopping and just wandering the aisles.
I love Reese's and potato chips inside for that sweet and salty combo. Great podcast as usual. Walt would be stunned that so many parks existed around the world, but would pick and choose what things have the energy and innovation that would give him pride.
I think Walt rolls a bit every time he shows up at MCO and cant find the Magical Express. What a way to bring your dreams right back to the ground. Get it together Disney!!!
I remember hearing on the Epcot video with Walt a part where he describes shopping/dining with around the world influences. reminded me exactly of World Showcase
I find it funny that they acknowledged how wonderful international Kit Kats are considering everywhere but the US nestle makes Kit Kats and the lack of flavors in the US is because Hershey makes them here. Basically slammed Hershey’s inferior Kit Kats after receiving a gift from a Hershey employee😂😂😂
Any top, rated business school, such as Wharton school of business, will tell you that pricing is based on what the market will bear. I understand this and I know I’m going to pay to enjoy what Disney offers. It’s a pay for play environment. The only thing That I find offensive about pricing is when I renewed my annual pass in March. I was able to get a park pass for the Magic Kingdom on January 1. I looked at blackout dates in November, that date was no longer available.
Original Reeses are the GOAT but I never refuse an alternate version. Another Chocolate and Peanut Butter snack which is under appreciated is Little Debbie's Peanut Butter Crunch Bars. Hard to find.
Reeses Take 5 wins! Trick-or-treater once saw KitKats in my bowl and proclaimed that "Kit-Kat is my jam!"... such personality. Such joy from seeing a candy bar. The Costco tiny peanut butter cups were fantastic.. haven't seen em for awhile and always wondered if Hersey's made them for them.
49:13 I saw the Exorcist 2 for the first time this year, and I didn't hate it, but the lore wasn't what I liked about it. They probably should have just left it out altogether and made a stand alone movie with different characters.
KitKats are the best in the UK where they originated from 😊🇬🇧 Thanks both 👍🏻 Oh, I think it's more on the Disney audit that was published the other week as well as Musk's little jibe.
I don't think Elon was saying that it was blackmail to pull there advertising from what I heard they told him if he doesn't ban certain people & content that they would pull there ads which is blackmail
Roy O. Disney did pretty much everything possible to thwart Walt Disney's ambitions, as they related to Disneyland. This revisionist history that Roy O. Disney was helpful seemingly has come from Roy E. Disney, the former Vice Chairman of the company.
There is also the loint that meta and the gram have 2 huge lawsuits going against them in reference to little kids n older men. If iger was going to say twitters beliefs or values dont align, its not a good fit, then one would think due to the lawsuits they wouldnt advertise on either of those platforms.
I forgot I had flavored KitKat and other candy from our October Japan trip, thanks for reminding me❤.BTW, we only did one day each Tokyo Disneyland and Sea😢 definitely not enough time.
This was hard to watch. Eric is clearly afraid to openly disagree with Tom. I think this type of situation would feel more entertaining and fun if Tom was more open to differing opinions. I like Eric and almost 100% of the time agree with him and would like to hear more from him.
I do love the original Reese's. But guys you talk about Avon, a great American company that's been around since 1886, and as a rep I have to say... Yes, you can have a team, but it's not necessary really, I don't, and I do very well in the Avon business without one. Avon comes out with awesome products and before you know it Olay & Neutrogena are coming out with the same product. 🙄And I only ever use Avon, and I look great for my age for doing so, enough said. Otherwise, great podcast. Always informative, I look forward to more.
- I did buy a bag of Reese's trees at Costco on a whim after that episode. Well done influencers!. - SOMEBODY IN CANADA SEND THEM SOME COFFEE CRISP! - I miss Better Chedders and Vegetable Crackers (shaped like Vegetables). - RE: Eric's issue with Wheat Thins, I have a similar problem with Triscuits - Trader Joe's started in Sourthern California, the Aldi bros did "Aldi Nord" (North) and "Aldi Sud" (Sud), that's how petty it was. The Aldi we see in the US is Aldi Nord, and then Aldi Sud bought Trader Joe's.
So happy to see another podcast released. Really enjoying the in depth discussion.
So nice of them to send the Reese box. The reeses discussion came full circle.
He was cremated, so he can’t roll in his grave. He would be churning in his urn.
Disney presents: The Churn in the Urn
He was frozen under pirates so he would actually be rotating in his capsule
I’m so glad this was just posted, as I’ve been sick all day and this will give me something to listen to! Tysm!
Man with an upset stomach this food talk makes me sad 😂
When I want to listen to a podcast about Disney on a Tuesday, this is where I go.
If Walt came in this room right now “wow that was a long nap, what year is it?” I nearly fell off my chair lol
The opening is the antithesis of 'without further ado' and I love it. Give me all the ado
I love the deviation from just Disney. The Reeses and Cheeze Its goodies spice things up. Please keep it up, this is our fav WDW news product!
The best opening 20 min. Time for a spin off podcast. Keep this show and add a second podcast for Tom and Eric random thoughts .
The opening Reeses segment was pure, unexpected bliss!!! Understand, many of us live for the distractions and digressions of the two of you bantering over the inane, and nonsensical!!!
You two, and especially these segments of in depth, thoughtful insight into aspects of the Disney "beast" both good/great or bad/sad represent unique content not found elsewhere. The niche is real, and you guys are have found a winner here. Thank you from New Jersey.
This! Thank you from New York too!
The issues people have with the pricing policy specifically concern the following: hidden charges; being nickel-and-dimed; the perceived gouging at the restaurants; and, above all else, the extortion that is Genie+, whereby people are paying to cut in line in front of other people and to make their experience worse. Walt Disney described such things as "sharp practices designed to milk the visitor's pocketbook."
What a great episode! I’m glad that this topic was finally brought to light because I’m so tired of seeing people fight about what Walt would and wouldn’t say.
I've been loving the podcast! Thanks for what you do!
I love when podcasts go off topic. Some of the best stories come from the randomness.
Welcome back to Tom and Eric's Mukbang Challenge!
Well mission accomplished David now I really want Reese’s 😂
What is the Cheezit Fandom Horizons was the funniest thing ever!!
Came here for the Walt content … ended up buying a Reese’s and a KitKat 😂
I live for when you guys go off topics! It’s hilarious 😂
Just as the majority of households subscribing to Disney+ have no children, the majority of parties visiting Disneyland, and its progeny, throughout their histories, have also not contained children.
In a 1963 interview with the C.B.C., Walt Disney said that 80% of Disneyland's guests are adults.
The dog in carousel of progress has been on stage daily for 48 years. Give him his due.
Love that we got an ASMR portion with the candy wrappers and the chewing, LOL
i would watch y'all watch paint dry lol best part of my day
I love listening to you guys. Bring on all the distractions. I will never get tired of listening to you guys chat about junk food.
Another great podcast. Thanks guys.
The Tam ‘O Shanter restaurant a few blocks from Walt’s Hyperion studio is still there. Walt’s table is still there to dine at and you can order a Scotch mist made with Buchanans whiskey exactly like Walt ordered it.
We ate there recently. We believe Eric's credit card now lives there forever.
Not everyone drinks alcohol in this world. I prefer that alcoholic drinks be limited because behaviors change when people have too much.
As a European, I must inform you that coca-cola (and Fanta) have been popular in Europe for decades. Maybe they're even more popular now in France, but I don't think '92 Euro Disney visitors would be at all shocked at people drinking Coke.🤣
Oh also, I must say, Italian vino is much better in general.😉
I think perhaps at a table service restaurant it was different in 1992
@@WDWNT Perhaps! I wish I was there at Euro disney in '92 to see for myself!
Tom, you're wrong. Exorcist 3 is the cult classic that everyone loves
I went to Hollywood Studios for the first time ever a few weeks ago and was not prepared for how confusingly laid out and claustrophobic that park would be. I loved Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and even liked Epcot despite it's construction issues... but I'll never go back to Hollywood studios. That place gave me so much anxiety. I thought the Star Wars land was ugly, too. Of all the beautiful places you could have brought to life from that universe -- take me to Hoth, Endor, Dagobah, not some ugly rock planet! So disappointing. Also not a fan of the rides without clear signage. I know they want to immerse guests in the environments, but PLEASE put signs on the Star Wars and Avatar rides. It's not going to pull us out of the fantasy any more than a million tourists with strollers will. Hate to be negative, as I'm a huge Disney fan. At least we still have the OG park, Magic Kingdom! It holds up very well, imho. And Animal Kingdom was beautiful and peaceful.
The original Reese's is the perfect ratio of peanut butter to chocolate. The tree is too much peanut butter to the amount of chocolate. As Remy said, when flavors are combined it creates a whole new experience.
lol you two are hilarious.
The ASMR segment was ok. 😂
Loved the baseball talk… never thought I would hear Scott Brosius name on this channel ever.
I love this podcast and I hope you'll keep 'em coming! A small and cynical part of me (that I'm not particularly proud of) wonders if EPCOT's mission statement being "the future could be even better than the present" went away because... a lot of people now strongly believe that there is no future at all for our planet. And on top of that pessimistic outlook, those "leaders of industry" who sponsored the original attractions are perceived as being the biggest contributors to that worsening future. It's probably not that deep, and a more likely reason is money/merch/"synergy"/whatever but just something that kept rattling around in my brain as I listened.
random question but what mics do you both use for these podcasts, they sound so good
Wasn't aware you grew up here in Brooksville... shout out from Weeki Wachee.. central high school class of 2004.
The big cup being the same ratio as the seasonal trees and pumpkins is awesome news to know!
15 mins in , I’m loving the snack talk! I get the Cheez its being better in box. I think V-8 is better from a can, maybe because I grew up with the huge can that you had to poke the triangle holes into the top. Damn, I’m old!
You called my precious St. Louis Cardinals mentally weak?!?
I am literly at my desk at work struggling to get through. I love the random tangents
Is there a reason why this and the last podcast episode aren't being posted to Spotify? I listened to the first 10 episodes when driving to-and-from work, but now they're no longer showing up there, making my commute a lot quieter the last few weeks.
I am so glad someone else finally said something about the quality of boxed Cheez-its vs individually bagged Cheez-its.
Also, extra toasted is the peak of cheez-its
Every week Eric continues to prove that he's the master of the marketing segue
Every time I hear you guys talk about the WIGS my mind cues "the whigs and the torries/ are two different stories/ but both came from England/ far over the sea". It's like my brain turns into my own private liberty square.
I’m thankful for chapters.
I’m with Tom. Seasonal Reeses are the absolute supreme.
The original manager of Disneyland was in charge of licensing the merchants of Main Street and his tenure did not last much longer than The Wizard of Bras due to Walt's disapproval.
Is it just me but these last 2 episodes are not on iHeart Radio podcast app. They are only on TH-cam
Wasn’t expecting the Sumner Brooks Incident to ever come up on the podcast, but here we are haha. I teach that to my 8th Graders every year.
I remember the first time I took my family to WDW in 2000 and people were taken aback that Disney had just raised one day park prices over the $50 mark for the first time. On top of that, the break-even point for annual passes was about 8 days. My how things have changed.
😂😂😂 lol bras are immoral!!!! I’m dying!!!
But SSE isn’t an architectural achievement lol
@@WDWNT it’s one of the top 5 in human history! How dare you lol 😂
You gotta make this a mini series
1:14:51 As a kid I was obsessed with my moms ‘unmentionables’, and would walk around carrying them instead of a security blanket. I find it hilarious that people find that scandalous, I’ve never seen a baby that wasn’t obsessed with bras.
Nice. I was doing good on my diet til I broke into a bag of Reese's cups after your video. 😅😅😅
He (EM) was never a genius, that was all just personal PR, and self delusion. He has not really created anything, he is a Venture Capitalist is all. Someone who has bought companies and paid other people to do the work then see takes the credit for. He tries to sell his wealth off as some form of great intelligence. His first company was bought out, and then he was so terrible in the new role at PayPal that they forced him out, and gave him huge play out. That then really snowballed his VC endeavours, bought Tesla, and partnered with others to start his other companies (which outside of SpaceX have done nothing. SpaceX only survived as it was near exclusively funded by the US Gov), where each has had to be run by someone else because he was so disastrous at it.
I am always shocked when learn that the Reese packs only contain two cups. Here in Canada we get three per pack.
A question, if when Walt created Disneyland, had he bought enough land in Anaheim that is comparable in size to Disney World, would Disney World have ever been created? Would Disney World be a small park like Disneyland? Could two large Disney World sized parks function in the US?
Just after Eric talked about athleasure and "not Lulu Lemon" a Lulu Lemon add came on. The power of the algorithm.
Thank you. Elon’s “genius” is all in his head.
Knowing how much Walt cared deeply about esthetics...we all know that leaving a dirt crater in the MIDDLE of a park would have made Walt's head explode. Walt might have said: "Get that that construction done in 12-18 months or you are fired" Burbank today is OK to let that crater rot there for 5 years.
I have no idea what I'm supposed to say, but apparently "engagement" means this show might get another episode ... So this is me engaging :)
Outlaw Humidity... Disney could do it... Lets put a GIANT dome over each of the parks, with an always sunny sky being projected. It could work! How amazing would it be for each park to be temperature controlled!!
Have you had the potato chip reese's cups? I agree as a Canadian our chocolate is better and there is soooo much more variety of everything in US grocery stores you probably don't appreciate it lol. Love cross border "grocery" shopping and just wandering the aisles.
OMG your Dad was Ralph Kramden!
thanks. i am literally just trying to get through the work day...this helps a little
I love Reese's and potato chips inside for that sweet and salty combo. Great podcast as usual. Walt would be stunned that so many parks existed around the world, but would pick and choose what things have the energy and innovation that would give him pride.
Guys I love you and this podcast- I had headphones when yall started chewing and it was such an upsetting sound lol
Best thing you guys do … for me that is!
No wonder I resonate to Tom, didn't know you were from NYC
I think Walt rolls a bit every time he shows up at MCO and cant find the Magical Express. What a way to bring your dreams right back to the ground. Get it together Disney!!!
I LOVE the seasonal Reese’s!!!
I didn't know Corless had two wooden legs. Hairy ones even. Those things look like young oak tree stumps. Geez.
My Horizons is "Baby Swiss..." bring it back!!!
I remember hearing on the Epcot video with Walt a part where he describes shopping/dining with around the world influences. reminded me exactly of World Showcase
I find it funny that they acknowledged how wonderful international Kit Kats are considering everywhere but the US nestle makes Kit Kats and the lack of flavors in the US is because Hershey makes them here. Basically slammed Hershey’s inferior Kit Kats after receiving a gift from a Hershey employee😂😂😂
Brooksville???? I live in Spring Hill. Had no idea you lived there.
WAIT WHAT I LIVE IN PORT RICHEY! TOM LIVES HERE?
@@AgdequineEric said he went to high school in Brooksville
Reese's frozen banana slices are delicious. I've only found them at Walmart.
reeces sticks are the best and my favorite!
I love the whole Reese's gift box segments. I like it when Tom and Eric go into tangents.
In Tokyo, it’s seasonal you need to try the cherry blossom Kitcat!
I keep my cheez it’s in the fridge because they are so good cold. I know it’s weird, but it changes the salt flavor to be more pronounced
I hate the Reese's peanut butter cups. Anyone else? Come at me bro! lol, I want to hear your replies.
Ahh yes, Walt's Field Day
Any top, rated business school, such as Wharton school of business, will tell you that pricing is based on what the market will bear. I understand this and I know I’m going to pay to enjoy what Disney offers. It’s a pay for play environment. The only thing That I find offensive about pricing is when I renewed my annual pass in March. I was able to get a park pass for the Magic Kingdom on January 1. I looked at blackout dates in November, that date was no longer available.
Original Reeses are the GOAT but I never refuse an alternate version. Another Chocolate and Peanut Butter snack which is under appreciated is Little Debbie's Peanut Butter Crunch Bars. Hard to find.
Reeses Take 5 wins! Trick-or-treater once saw KitKats in my bowl and proclaimed that "Kit-Kat is my jam!"... such personality. Such joy from seeing a candy bar. The Costco tiny peanut butter cups were fantastic.. haven't seen em for awhile and always wondered if Hersey's made them for them.
How do we not talk about the Tomorrowland speedway in this episode?!
49:13 I saw the Exorcist 2 for the first time this year, and I didn't hate it, but the lore wasn't what I liked about it. They probably should have just left it out altogether and made a stand alone movie with different characters.
KitKats are the best in the UK where they originated from 😊🇬🇧
Thanks both 👍🏻
Oh, I think it's more on the Disney audit that was published the other week as well as Musk's little jibe.
I don't think Elon was saying that it was blackmail to pull there advertising from what I heard they told him if he doesn't ban certain people & content that they would pull there ads which is blackmail
Roy O. Disney did pretty much everything possible to thwart Walt Disney's ambitions, as they related to Disneyland.
This revisionist history that Roy O. Disney was helpful seemingly has come from Roy E. Disney, the former Vice Chairman of the company.
There is also the loint that meta and the gram have 2 huge lawsuits going against them in reference to little kids n older men. If iger was going to say twitters beliefs or values dont align, its not a good fit, then one would think due to the lawsuits they wouldnt advertise on either of those platforms.
57 min in: Tom. TOM. That's the absolutely the opposite of the premise of Brewster's Millions.
Chocolate! Send me that half-eaten Reese's Big Cup!!!
I forgot I had flavored KitKat and other candy from our October Japan trip, thanks for reminding me❤.BTW, we only did one day each Tokyo Disneyland and Sea😢 definitely not enough time.
White Castle in Vegas is nasty! Haha
Muli-day tickets / annual passes are WAY cheaper @Universal.
To be fair, they have half as many theme parks. Annual passes are probably not a good way to compare.
This was hard to watch. Eric is clearly afraid to openly disagree with Tom. I think this type of situation would feel more entertaining and fun if Tom was more open to differing opinions. I like Eric and almost 100% of the time agree with him and would like to hear more from him.
CHOCOLATE!!!!
So much lip smacking in the Hershey segment 😋 😂
I think DCA 1.0 would have deeply offended Walt, since it was next to the park he built and loved.😥
How bout that RCID audit? Think you could find time to cover it?
I do love the original Reese's. But guys you talk about Avon, a great American company that's been around since 1886, and as a rep I have to say... Yes, you can have a team, but it's not necessary really, I don't, and I do very well in the Avon business without one. Avon comes out with awesome products and before you know it Olay & Neutrogena are coming out with the same product. 🙄And I only ever use Avon, and I look great for my age for doing so, enough said. Otherwise, great podcast. Always informative, I look forward to more.
- I did buy a bag of Reese's trees at Costco on a whim after that episode. Well done influencers!.
- SOMEBODY IN CANADA SEND THEM SOME COFFEE CRISP!
- I miss Better Chedders and Vegetable Crackers (shaped like Vegetables).
- RE: Eric's issue with Wheat Thins, I have a similar problem with Triscuits
- Trader Joe's started in Sourthern California, the Aldi bros did "Aldi Nord" (North) and "Aldi Sud" (Sud), that's how petty it was. The Aldi we see in the US is Aldi Nord, and then Aldi Sud bought Trader Joe's.