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Forever 21 And Taco Bell Joined Forces For A Clothing Line, And We’ve Rated Some Pieces

By October 11, 2017 at 5:48 pm
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Forever 21 teamed up with Taco Bell to create a special collection of shirts, bodysuits and outerwear for men, women and children. They’re calling the move “fast food meets fast fashion.”

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After today’s launch, some aren’t quite sure what to make of this fashion line.

Others, however, are all in on this colleciton.

Crunch wrap supreme > Supreme.

If you’re still on the fence on whether the clothes are hot, mild or meh, here’s how we rate them based on the Taco Bell hot sauce system!

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There’s this glamorous satin hoodie that adds shine to your post-Nachos Bell Grande bloat.

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Is it just me or does it look like a bag of Takis?

A crunch bodysuit that’s giving me “Saved By The Bell” vibes.

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This had to be designed by the same interior decorator who gave us The Max.

A hot sauce bodysuit.

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And not even Flamin’ Hot Cheeto aka the GOAT Cheeto.

And a fire version… That isn’t much better.

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The fashion equivalent of Oh No Baby! What Is You Doin???

A shirt that’s 100 percent cotton, and 200 percent sauce.

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I actually can’t hate on this. Cut that bish into a crop top and I’m about it.

This neon windbreaker with “Taco Bell” written down the arms though?

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Imagine meeting a dude for a Tinder date and he rolls up wearing this. “Hey girl, guess where we’re going for dinner.” *Points to arms* I mean, I’d go and get some crunchy tacos, but that jacket would be a problem.

Wait. No. This Taco Bell logo hoodie is a bigger problem.

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Me: “That sweater would look good on my bedroom floor. I mean, dumpster. It would look good in a dumpster.”

There’s a checkered crop top hoodie.

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Pairs well with a scratched Madness CD and indigestion.

Then they went and dragged an innocent child into this.

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Poor baby has no chance on the playground.

The Forever 21 x Taco Bell line is close to being sold out, with some pieces already gone. So if you’re on the side of history that’s all for this collab, you better get on it. Just be careful getting that Diablo sauce on your new hoodie. It stains.


READ: Move Over, Chihuahua… Taco Bell’s New Mascot Has Arrived

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Taco Bell Just Dumped The Mexican Pizza And Twitter Says Burn It All Down

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Taco Bell Just Dumped The Mexican Pizza And Twitter Says Burn It All Down

By July 20, 2020 at 6:45 pm
BY  | July 20, 2020 AT 6:45 pm
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Updated September 4, 2020.

Heads up! If you’ve been a steadfast lover of Taco Bell menu classics, know that the fast-food chain is taking five more items off of its menu. Earlier this summer the Bell overhauled its menu by eliminating items such as the Spicy Potato Soft Taco or Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes.

Now it’s coming for your beloved Mexican Pizza.

In a heartbreaking announcement, the fast-food restaurant revealed that they will officially be eighty-sixing the popular menu item come this November.

Taco Bell announced its intentions to “simplify” its menu by putting 11 of its items into retirement earlier this summer.

“This evolved menu approach comes after months of analyzing the new way we are running our restaurants,” the company said in a statement. “We want to ensure an easy and fast ordering experience for our guests and team members.” As of August 13, Taco Bell fans were no longer be able to order the Grilled Steak Soft Taco, 7-Layer Burrito, Nachos Supreme, Beefy Fritos Burrito, Spicy Tostada, Triple Layer Nachos, Spicy Potato Soft Taco, Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, Loaded Grillers (Cheesy Potato, Beefy Nacho), Chips & Dips and the Mini Skillet Bowl.

The Quesarito remains on the menu but will not be featured on the boards. Customers can order the item digitally through the Taco Bell website or app.

According to the statement, it appears the changes are part of a strategy in responding to COVID -19 and its effects on the chain’s employees and customers. “Since the start of COVID, we’ve made changes at the restaurant level with the safety of our Team Members and guests as our top priority, but we didn’t just stop there. Our new normal has also transformed the way we look at innovation and product testing at our global headquarters. What was once an ‘all hands on deck’ approach in our famous test kitchen has switched to virtual brainstorms and kitchen simulations. Our teams have shifted from in-person focus groups to contactless drive-thru tastings. We’ve learned to adapt to ensure Taco Bell’s long history of innovation never stops.”

Now, they’re doing away with the Mexican Pizza.

Starting on November 5, Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza will no longer be on the menu. While Taco Bell assured fans on Thursday that the Mexican Pizza will be the last removal this year and that the departures will “make room for new innovations,” fans aren’t tickled.

“First they came for the potatoes and I didn’t say anything because I was a potato Then they came for the lava sauce and I said nothing because I was not a lava sauce Then they came for mexican pizza and there was no one left to speak for me,” one user wrote on Twitter in response to the news.

“I swear i think they know people like it so m uch they are taking it away to get publicity i say don’t give it to them though mexican pizza from tb got me through some tough days LOL,” another wrote.

Fortunately, while Taco Bell is canceling items on its menu, they’re also adding to it.

Taco Bell announced that its new menu changes will include the addition of two new items. Taco Bell lovers can look forward to the addition of the $5 Grande Nachos Box: a concoction made up of layers of beef, refried beans, a cheese sauce, a three-cheese blend, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream piled high onto a bed of tortilla chips. Taco Bell’s $1 Beef Burrito will also grace the menu as a permanent addition to the Cravings Value Menu.

As heartbreaking as saying goodbye to those Loaded Grillers may be, Taco Bell assures that the simplified menu will mean “a more efficient Taco Bell experience” and “will leave room for new fan favorites, continued progress in categories such as plant-based diets, and even opportunities for the return of some classics on a limited-time basis.”

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An Employee Accused Taco Bell Of Firing Him For Wearing A BLM Mask And People Are Not Having It

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An Employee Accused Taco Bell Of Firing Him For Wearing A BLM Mask And People Are Not Having It

By June 18, 2020 at 11:47 pm
BY  | June 18, 2020 AT 11:47 pm
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Black Lives Matter is everywhere and that is making some people very uncomfortable. Starbucks faced backlash for telling employees not to wear anything BLM at work and reversed their policy. Taco Bell is the more recent chain to jump on the BLM bandwagon and then one employee alleges he was fired for wearing a BLM mask to work.

Denzel Skinner alleges that he was fired from his job at a Taco Bell for wearing a Black Lives Matter mask.

I’m getting firedfrom my job because i have a black lives matter mask on #TacoBell 3551 Belmont ave pls share

Posted by Denzel Skinner on Monday, June 8, 2020

In a Facebook Live video, Skinner is seen talking to his manager, who is outside of his car. She accuses him of bringing politics into the store because of his Black Lives Matter mask. After some back and forth and Skinner refusing to take the mask off, he is fired from the job, according to the video. The video has angered people on social media who are now calling for a boycott of Taco Bell.

The video by Skinner caused #RIPTacoBell to trend on Twitter in support of the man in the video.

People are not in the mood for brands to claim to support BLM but not practice that support. The video by Skinner was enough for people on social media to start calling for a boycott of the fast-food chain.

After some sustained back and forth in the video between Skinner and his manager, the conversation shifts. Skinner accuses his manger of not getting it and she insists that she does. However, according to the manager, it isn’t up to her. It is a company policy that masks and facial coverings have to be “plain.”

Taco Bell is being reminded of their social media flex supporting BLM.

Most major brands showed support for Black Lives Matter when the protests began. It was the first time that such energy was thrown behind the movement and it was welcomed. However, skepticism remains to see if these companies do more than just post in support without taking action to back it up.

A spokesperson with Taco Bell claims to be in contact with the employee.

“We believe Black Lives Matter. We were disappointed to learn about the incident that took place in Youngstown, OH. We take this very seriously; we have been working closely with our franchisee that operates this location to address the issue,” a spokesperson told Fox News. “Our Chief People Officer and Yum!’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer spoke with Denzel last week to apologize and discuss the situation,” they continued. “Our goal is to ensure our policies are inclusive and keep our team members and customers safe.”

The spokesperson continued by stating that the mask in question is not against policy. Instead, the company is working to clarify the wording on the mask policy to avoid a situation like this in the future.

There are recipes popping up online for various Taco Bell dishes for those of you who do not want to go to the chain anymore.

A homemade crunch wrap supreme does sound pretty amazing right now, tbh. Plus, you save the time and gas from driving to Taco Bell every time you want something that is so easy to make at home. Save time, money, and feel good about being able to provide for yourself. That’s winning.

Or, as some people are suggesting, just go get real Mexican food instead.

Taco Bell is technically the result of a white man stealing the recipes of a Mexican immigrant woman and creating an empire. The restaurant where the founder of Taco Bell stole the recipes to create the fast-food chain is still operational in southern California. Definitely worth a visit if you want to have the original taco that created one of the most iconic fast-food chains in the U.S.

READ: Meet The Gracious Family That The Creator Of Taco Bell Ripped Off

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