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    29 Iconic Tuckshop Foods, Ranked From Good To Goddamn Glorious

    Don't tell me I'm wrong, because I am not.

    Jenna Guillaume
    by Jenna Guillaume

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    It's an undeniable fact that the best thing about school was the tuckshop.

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    Remember that heady feeling of walking up to the counter and saying to a classmate's mum, "What can I get for 10 cents?" Or letting people butt in in front of you in the line on the guarantee that they'd be your best friend. Best of all were lunch order days. And, of course, the food itself. Here's a round-up of the most iconic tuckshop foods, ranked from "good" to "a level of ecstasy I have never experienced in my adult life."

    29. Ovalteenies

    sacrleh / Via instagram.com

    Ovalteenies were a "healthy" treat which automatically made them less of a treat.

    28. Fizzers

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    Listen, I once vomited after eating Fizzers and forever associate them with that awful incident, so I am maybe (definitely) biased. Sorry, you can't change my mind.

    27. Chicken and corn rolls

    Two chicken and corn rolls; one of them has the end cut off so you can see inside
    alfredfoods.com.au

    I apologise to anyone who has fond memories of these but: No ❤️.

    26. Warheads

    A pile of different flavoured Warheads
    sunshineconfectionery.com.au

    They didn't put the "extreme" label on these for nothing. They actually made you pull that face on the packet. Ooft.

    25. Popcorn

    A packet of Cool Pak Popcorn
    alfredfoods.com.au

    Popcorn is great! Just, you know, a little bland compared to the rest of the delights of the tuckshop.

    24. Eucalyptus drops

    A packet of Eucalyptus drops
    bigw.com.au

    Excellent when you're sick. Less exciting when you're not.

    23. Frozen juice cups

    A frozen orange uice cup
    nippys.com.au

    These are delightful in theory, but kind of infuriating to eat in reality. You'd spend all recess stabbing it with your little plastic spoon.

    22. Carob buds

    A pile of carob buds on a wooden platter
    nakedfoods.com.au

    You could pretend they were chocolate...but they never were.

    21. Red frogs

    A pile of red frog lollies
    operafoods.com.au

    Very yummy, but not particularly exciting.

    20. Sesame Snaps

    A packet of mini sesame snaps
    shop.coles.com.au

    Those "health" vibes again.

    19. Jupiter Bars

    A Jupiter Bar
    theprofessors.com.au

    Caramel and peanuts, what's not to love? Well, the time I lost a tooth in one. Sorry, I'm really trying not to let my childhood trauma cloud my judgement, but here we are.

    18. Noodle snacks

    A Mamee Monster noodle snack
    rejectshop.com.au

    We really ate dry noodles for a snack. And you know what, we loved it.

    17. Sunnyboys

    Vintage Sunnyboy iceblocks
    ebay.com.au

    Sunnyboys were so much fun. You also got to the point where you were just sucking on flavourless ice, which was less fun.

    16. Ghost Drops

    A pile of different flavoured Ghost Drops
    lollyworld.com.au

    Like Warheads, but they didn't hurt your brain so much. Also your tongue turned fun colours!

    15. Sour straps

    A box of sour straps
    candytime.com.au

    Delicious without being TOO sour.

    14. Sausage rolls

    A sausage roll
    goodtucker.com.au

    Smothered in tomato sauce and, if your school was particularly wild, wrapped in a bread roll. Does this feel too low on the ranking? Maybe it is, but it's tough competition.

    13. Pizza Roundas

    ameliacarroll93 / Via instagram.com

    I know, I know, it's also too low. But there was always the risk these would scorch your mouth. (Of course, it was worth it).

    12. Chip sandwiches/rolls

    Potato chips on a sandwich
    Clarkandcompany / Getty Images

    It's kind of random to think that tuckshops sold these — and the related item, Twisties-on-a-roll. But you can't really go wrong with so many carbs.

    11. Finger buns

    A row of finger buns on a wooden chopping board
    woolworths.com.au

    Pretty and tasty, especially with added butter.

    10. Meat pies

    Flickr / Via Flickr: avlxyz

    We've reached the top 10! And the competition is stronger than ever. Which is why the old faithful plain meat pie only just comes in at 10.

    9. Lasagne

    A lasagne in a foil container
    Mohannad Zoha / Getty Images

    For when you were feeling a bit fancy. (Don't question it).

    8. Flavoured milk

    Flickr / Via Flickr: roadsidepictures

    Choccie milk is an Australian icon for a reason. The perfect accompaniment to your greasy lunch order.

    7. Mini pizzas

    A mini Hawaii pizza
    southwestwholesalers.com.au

    A whole (little) pizza, just for yourself? The height of Year 5 indulgence.

    6. Nutella snack pack

    Flickr / Via Flickr: dachis

    Instilling the life-long belief that yes, big scoops of Nutella are in fact a valid snack.

    5. Toasties

    A tomato toastie
    Bruce Gifford / Getty Images

    Whether they were cheese and tomato or the even more basic — but somehow more magical — melted cheese on an open bun, these were heaven on a cold winter's day.

    4. Potato pie

    Flickr / Via Flickr: lilcrabbygal

    Like a meat pie, but BETTER, because potato makes everything better.

    3. Paddlepops

    2. Pikelets

    A stack of pikelets on a wooden chopping board
    Westend61 / Getty Images

    The ultimate homemade tuckshop treat.

    1. Zooper Doopers

    Obviously I'm 100% right, but feel free to sound off with your own opinions in the comments!