Missing Hippo Chips & Cadbury Bytes? Zepto Just Played the Ultimate Prank

Zepto Pranks Customers with Discontinued Snacks, Leaves Them Nostalgic and Fooled!

A Nostalgic Surprise That Wasn’t Real

April Fool’s Day is the perfect time for clever pranks, and Zepto took full advantage of the opportunity. The quick-commerce platform played a brilliant joke on its users by bringing back some of the most missed childhood snacks—only to reveal it was all a prank!

The Grand Comeback That Wasn’t Real

Imagine scrolling through Zepto and spotting your childhood favorites like Cadbury Bytes, Hippo Chips, and Cheetos Tazo Edition. For many, it seemed like a dream come true. A section titled “The Grand Comeback” showcased these discontinued snacks, making people believe they could finally get their hands on them again.

Excited shoppers rushed to add them to their cart, only to be met with a message that read, “You’ve Been Fooled! Happy April Fool’s Day!” Zepto then encouraged users to prank their friends, adding an extra layer of fun to the joke.

Viral Reactions: Customers Left Heartbroken

The prank went viral, especially after a woman shared her disappointment on Instagram. She posted a video with the caption, “I got excited for nothing! Zepto, this hurt so bad.”

In the clip, she expressed her excitement at seeing Hippo Chips listed, only to be left heartbroken when she clicked to order.

Users Share Their Disappointment

The comments section was flooded with reactions from nostalgic users:

• “I opened Cheetos, which I remember eating as a kid. I was so eager to order, and then boom—it was a prank.”
• “Never gonna forgive Zepto. I literally die to eat Hippo Chips.”
• “This would have made me cry for sure.”

Why These Snacks Are So Special

Many users have fond memories of these iconic snacks:

1. Hippo Chips (Discontinued in 2014)

Owned by Parle, Hippo Chips were loved for their crispy texture and unique flavors. They were discontinued in 2014, leaving fans heartbroken.

2. Cadbury Bytes (Discontinued in 2011)

A crispy, chocolate-filled delight, Cadbury Bytes were a favorite among 90s kids. Despite public demand, Cadbury never brought them back.

3. Cheetos Tazo Edition (Early 2000s)

A limited-edition snack featuring collectible Tazo discs, this Cheetos variant disappeared from shelves decades ago.

Not the First Time – Swiggy Did It Too!

Interestingly, Zepto isn’t the first brand to pull off a nostalgic prank. In 2023, Swiggy fooled customers by listing Cadbury Bytes on its platform for April Fool’s Day. The joke sparked a similar wave of excitement and disappointment.

 A Clever Prank That Hit Hard!

Zepto’s prank was a masterstroke, tapping into the deep-rooted nostalgia of Indian consumers. While many were amused, others felt genuinely heartbroken at the reminder of their favorite snacks that will likely never return.

This prank proves one thing—food nostalgia is powerful, and if these snacks ever make a real comeback, they’ll sell out in no time