Hold onto your hats – a chemist, a scientist, and a sci-fi author walk into the kitchen… No joke: that’s how Pringles were truly invented! Over the years, hundreds of people helped turn Pringles into the tasty snack we know today, but the big credit goes to three legends: Fredric Baur, Alexander Liepa, and Gene Wolfe. 🎉
In the mid-20th century, Fredric Baur set out to create Pringles as an alternative to greasy, stale, and broken potato chips. He spent over two years perfecting them, pioneering their one-of-a-kind shape (known as a hyperbolic paraboloid) and the iconic tubular can they’re packed in. He loved his invention so much that when he passed away, he was buried in a Pringles can! 🥔🔬
Alexander Liepa picked up where Fredric left off, fine-tuning the flavor profile of the potato crisps. His dedication paid off when he was officially listed as an inventor on the patent. 👨🔬🍟
Gene Wolfe is credited with inventing the machine that produces Pringles potato crisps. He later became a sci-fi author, publishing over thirty novels. Fun fact: he bears a striking resemblance to Mr. P, the friendly face on every can! 🤖📚
Still wondering about the “right” way to eat Pringles? There’s no wrong method – but some snack pros say the ultimate hack is to flip the chip so the curved “top” (the side facing the lid) points down, letting your tongue hit all that extra seasoning first. More taste, more joy! 🤤👌
