SYDNEY -- It's a move akin to breaking off a Freddo Frog's legs or reducing the number of Tims Tams in a packet to five.
Allen's Lollies, owned by Nestle, is downgrading the size of the much-loved, childhood treat the Killer Python to a mere worm. They have declared they are cutting the Killer Python in half, taking it from 47 grams down to 24 grams.
The devastating decision is meant to save children everywhere, Nestle says. Yet, it will also steal the joy of a Saturday morning trip to the local store to pick up a Python and set about eating it over the next three hours.
Nestle suddenly got a conscious and declared it cares about childhood obesity. Say what? Yes, after years of tempting Aussie kids with Kit Kats and Smarties, Nestle has decided to look after the waistlines of its young consumers.
But don't worry, Nestle has said it will shove twice as many mini pythons into the $2.95 packet, to end up with an identical product to Snakes and no doubt have the kiddies gobbling them down in multiple numbers.
“Controlling portion size is an effective, simple and reliable tool that is used in maintaining a balanced diet,” dietician Melanie McGrice said in a statement on behalf of Nestle. The smaller the python, the more balanced your diet. Fact.
Next, the company says it will change the flavour of Milo to Boysenberry.