There’s nothing better than waking up in the morning to a good bowl of cereal or just a good snack in the middle of the night. (I have been censured for liking Special K, but I know there are some people who agree with me.) Cereal enthusiast Abigail Horwitt gives us her controversial opinions on the matter of breakfast cereal. — Editor Levi Kassinove 

By Abigail Horwitt, Cereal Rater

Starting off with a classic, Cheerios. I don’t really have any bad memories with this cereal, it’s just an easy and simple cereal that everyone enjoys. I’d give this cereal a 5/10 because honestly it’s a pretty average cereal. Honey Nut Cheerios on the other hand, I feel, is the better version of regular Cheerios. Just that little extra taste of sweetness changes the whole experience, and it’s not so sweet that you feel guilty about eating it. Being one of my favorites, I’d give Honey Nut Cheerios about a 7/10. 

Next, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios–I wouldn’t really say they’re bad, but they aren’t good either. I’d rather stick to the original or the Honey Nut Cheerios. So I give Apple Cinnamon Cheerios a 2/10, considering you could just eat Apple Jacks instead. Frosted Cheerios is up next, and I think at this point so many Cheerio variations are getting unnecessary. You might as well just let another company handle the frosted cereal. It’s a 1/10 for me. It’s the same story for Chocolate Cheerios. They should just let another company handle that. Cheerios should just stay in their lane and stick to the original or the honey nut ones. 

Enough about Cheerios, next up is Lucky Charms. You can’t go wrong with a bowl of Lucky Charms. Personally, I enjoy eating just the marshmallows and leaving the other brown pieces in the bowl so I can only have a good spoonful of sugar. But, having a few brown pieces in it from time to time with a marshmallow hidden within them still satisfies me. I’d give Lucky Charms a 9/10. Up next, Reese’s Puffs. You might as well say you’re eating straight-up candy for breakfast at this point. Yes, the cereal is okay, but the commercials are even better, somehow managing to get stuck in your head every time it comes on the TV. 7/10. 

Rice Krispies is one of my favorites. I remember eating these every morning on the way to school because I could never wake up on time. The best part was hearing the crackling and popping noises the cereal made whenever I’d pour the milk in. I love this cereal and always will. I give it a 9/10. Again, however, this is another cereal brand needing to make an unnecessary cereal, Frosted Krispies. If I want a bowl of frosted cereal, I’ll have Frosted Flakes not Frosted Krispies. 2/10. Same with the Cheerios–they made a chocolate one, Coco Crisps. Just stick to the original. There’s no point in making it if nobody wants it. 2/10. 

I know these cereal opinions are extremely controversial, but rest assured these are only that: My opinions. There’s no need to get upset, no need to cry, and no need to start a war in the comments. I am open to hearing everyone’s thoughts, so please tell me what your favorite cereal is! :))