Chips and dip: the only real reason we go to parties or gatherings. Whenever you go to a party you will always find everyone around the chip and dip bowl. You can never go wrong with chips and dip whether it be buffalo chicken dip, queso, salsa, or guacamole.

Dips with chips weren’t popularized until the 1950’s more specifically around 1954. Lipton first marketed a campaign for instant dehydrated onion soup mix which became popular leading to many other companies hopping on the bandwagon. The United States even has its own national holiday called National Chip and Dip Day on March 23rd. Hummus is one of the oldest known prepared foods, dating back to the 18th century. Some people even say hummus goes back to as far as the 12th century. The guacamole was made a staple prior to the 16th century by the Aztecs, and the Inca people introduced salsa.

Much like most people, Pennridge has a preference for chip dips. In a survey of 151 Pennridge students and faculty, it was found that buffalo chicken dip was the favorite. Most preferred buffalo chicken dip: 32 percent of those surveyed saying they would rate it as their favorite, followed by guacamole with 17.2 percent, and salsa 15.9 percent. The least preferred dip at Pennridge was found to be hummus with a 24.8 percent claim, followed by dill dip with 14.1 percent. Pennridge also found that the most important component when it comes to chip dip is the texture over its scoopability.

Pennridge student, Christian Beck, and math teacher, Tammy Rissmiller, are avid chip and dip enthusiasts. When asked about their favorite chip dip both responded with buffalo chicken dip. Beck claimed it was “hands down, superior to all dips” and Rissmiller added saying she “can’t stop until it’s gone. I like it with bread.” Beck prefers Tostitos scoop and Rissmiller prefers a nice basic potato chip when it comes to chips for their dip. Rissmiller also claimed that chips and dip are mandatory at any event.

Overall, it can be concluded that chips and dip are enjoyed by everyone and you can never go wrong with any kind of chip or dip, whether it be Tostitos scoops or Lays potato chips with hummus or buffalo chicken dip.