'Doritos' Creator Arch West Has Died At Age 97...Who's A Fan of The Product? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-26-2011, 04:54 PM

The SNACK GOD who invented DORITOS has passed away ... but TMZ has learned his funeral is nacho average ceremony ... 'cause the guy will be buried with 3 FLAVORS of his prized invention.

Arch West -- the 97-year-old ex-Frito-Lay legend -- died last week, and his daughter announced the family plans on "tossing Doritos chips in before they put the dirt over the urn" when he is buried.

TMZ spoke with West's son-in-law ... who tells us the family will use Original, Cool Ranch and Nacho flavored Doritos, since those were West's favorite. He was NOT a fan of the Cheeseburger flavor, so those will not be used.

According to his daughter, West came up with the idea for Doritos during a family vacation to San Diego ... when he discovered a snack shack selling fried tortilla chips in 1961.

Snack strong in heaven, Arch.

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AKA · 09-26-2011, 05:00 PM

Thank you, Mr. West, for making me fat with your delicious Nacho Cheese, Cool Ranch, and Toasted Corn triangles of awesome. Rest in peace.

JamesG · 09-26-2011, 05:05 PM

My favorites are the Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch.

One that I really liked is no longer made, the 3D Doritios. They were around from the late 1990s-early 2000s.

Dork · 09-26-2011, 05:10 PM

Cool Ranch is my favorite, Rest in peace, Arch!

Marvo301 · 09-26-2011, 05:14 PM

Arch West

AKA · 09-26-2011, 05:23 PM

Who would have thought they'd ever see the words "Doritos" and "age 97" in the same sentence?

catlover79 · 09-26-2011, 06:40 PM

I LOVE nacho cheese Doritos. Thank you, Mr. West.

Family Ties Forever! · 09-26-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA

Who would have thought they'd ever see the words "Doritos" and "age 97" in the same sentence?

True. Also, Betty White is 89 and she eats hot dogs and french fries on a regular basis. She has mentioned it before in interviews.

Dork · 09-26-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

True. Also, Betty White is 89 and she eats hot dogs and french fries on a regular basis. She has mentioned it before in interviews.

I would be sick of eating hot dogs and french fries on a regular basis

Family Ties Forever! · 09-26-2011, 07:42 PM

^Agreed. I forgot she also mentioned that she eats red licorice.

RIP to the creator of Doritos.

Dork · 09-26-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

^Agreed. I forgot she also mentioned that she eats red licorice.

RIP to the creator of Doritos.

I like red licorice but I do not eat red licorice often but the black licorice are nasty though!

sara · 09-27-2011, 01:34 AM

I love Doritos, and will honor Mr. West's memory by buying a bag.

old grouch · 09-27-2011, 10:19 AM

Thank you, Mr. West, for making snack time a little more fun. RIP

Torgo · 09-27-2011, 11:39 AM

Doritos were a regular staple during D&D get-togethers back in the 80's and early 90's.

Current favorites: Cool Ranch and Nacho Cheese.

Dork · 09-27-2011, 03:32 PM

Looks like Nancho Cheese and Cool Ranch are the popular flavors here

09-26-2011, 04:54 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Doritos' Creator Arch West Has Died At Age 97...Who's A Fan of The Product? The SNACK GOD who invented DORITOS has passed away ... but TMZ has learned his funeral is nacho average ceremony ... 'cause the guy will be buried with 3 FLAVORS of his prized invention. Arch West -- the 97-year-old ex-Frito-Lay legend -- died last week, and his daughter announced the family plans on "tossing Doritos chips in before they put the dirt over the urn" when he is buried. TMZ spoke with West's son-in-law ... who tells us the family will use Original, Cool Ranch and Nacho flavored Doritos, since those were West's favorite. He was NOT a fan of the Cheeseburger flavor, so those will not be used. According to his daughter, West came up with the idea for Doritos during a family vacation to San Diego ... when he discovered a snack shack selling fried tortilla chips in 1961. Snack strong in heaven, Arch. http://www.tmz.com/
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09-26-2011, 05:05 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,129	My favorites are the Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch. One that I really liked is no longer made, the 3D Doritios. They were around from the late 1990s-early 2000s. Attached Images

09-26-2011, 05:14 PM	#5
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	Arch West
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09-26-2011, 06:40 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I LOVE nacho cheese Doritos. Thank you, Mr. West.
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09-27-2011, 01:34 AM	#12
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	I love Doritos, and will honor Mr. West's memory by buying a bag.
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09-26-2011, 05:00 PM	#2
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Thank you, Mr. West, for making me fat with your delicious Nacho Cheese, Cool Ranch, and Toasted Corn triangles of awesome. Rest in peace.

09-26-2011, 05:10 PM	#4
Dork Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 30, 2010 Posts: 591	Cool Ranch is my favorite, Rest in peace, Arch!

09-26-2011, 05:23 PM	#6
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Who would have thought they'd ever see the words "Doritos" and "age 97" in the same sentence?

09-26-2011, 07:42 PM	#10
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	^Agreed. I forgot she also mentioned that she eats red licorice. RIP to the creator of Doritos.

09-27-2011, 10:19 AM	#13
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	Thank you, Mr. West, for making snack time a little more fun. RIP

09-27-2011, 11:39 AM	#14
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,033	Doritos were a regular staple during D&D get-togethers back in the 80's and early 90's. Current favorites: Cool Ranch and Nacho Cheese.
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09-27-2011, 03:32 PM	#15
Dork Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 30, 2010 Posts: 591	Looks like Nancho Cheese and Cool Ranch are the popular flavors here