10 Items That Prove the Pumpkin Spice Trend is Getting Out of Hand

September 22 marks the official first day of the fall season for 2016 and although many people got the head start on autumn by shipping in all the festive foods early, it’s now acceptable to admit to people that the latte you’re sipping on is indeed filled with warmth and the delicious hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

For some people, fall just so happens to be their favorite time of the year. The leaves are changing to shades of radiant reds and bright orange as the crisp, cool breeze sweeps the fallen sparse parcels across the picturesque outdoor settings. Imagining days of cozy sweaters and vintage oversized flannels topped with the likings of a slouchy knit cap waiting for its invitation to shine during the ideal season. Dreamy, right?

One of the most talked about parts of the cooler months: pumpkin spice everything. Becoming an almost ironic trend because of its dominating presence along the grocery store aisles come September, the flavor practically begs for one big eye-roll as customers come across it in all ways, shapes and forms. (Trust us here—that’s not an exaggeration on any level.) While accepting the occasional pumpkin spice coffee or cookie does no harm, it’s the absolute obscure combinations of off-the-wall foods that take a stab at the spices which make us wish it was our scarves were gagging us rather than the products offered.

Here are 10 items that prove how overkill the whole pumpkin spice trend is becoming:

Pumpkin Spice yogurt (Greek and regular)

First of all, what? And second of all, WHAT? This is just a hard pass altogether. Eating healthy is difficult enough and the pumpkin spice taste does not make it better. If you want to have a snack that mirrors the taste of pumpkin pie with fewer calories, just skip trying and head straight to an actual slice of pumpkin pie. It may not technically be healthy, but it’s good for the soul and that’s what counts.

Pumpkin Spice Triscuits

Triscuits are incredible crackers because they have a lot of salt and a lot of texture and that’s just the way we like it. The pumpkin spice trend is not meant to be woven within the shredded layers of goodness that a Triscuit is. It’s just not allowed in our books, especially if they typically get topped with foods like cheese or olives. Pumpkin & Spice Triscuits are just too weird for our taste.

Pumpkin Spice milk

Quickly coming to the conclusion that mixing dairy-based foods with pumpkin spice flavors just doesn’t go together. It’s like making a peanut butter and ketchup sandwich—keep them separate and they shine, but together it’s a real life nightmare. Imagine pouring a glass of this stuff and just chugging it down. All together now…ew.

Pumpkin Spice cereal

This was a close one because it’s kind of hard to go wrong with cereal. The breakfast staple has major potential with the fall flavor thanks to its versatile selection from brand to brand. But this product is just being a try-hard by attempting to fit in with the rest of its counterparts. Besides, it would leave that taste in your mouth all day and no one wants pumpkin breath.

Pumpkin Spice gourmet chocolate (Ghiradelli, Godiva, etc.)

Why would anyone ruin such a delicious delicacy like chocolate by stuffing it with artificial pumpkin filling? It’s blasphemy to be honest! Brands like Ghiradelli and Godiva are already the crème de la crème, so they don’t need to fall victim to the level of other commercial chocolate brands in order to ease customers’ tastebuds.

Pumpkin Spice Nutri-Grain bars

Oh boy, more pumpkin spice filling oozing out of what is supposed to be a nice granola bar snack for all. Sounds appetizing…not.

Pumpkin Spice cream cheese

Before we get any further, refer quickly back to the milk description. May we repeat: dairy and pumpkin spice together is a big no-no. Spreading this atop a warm, delicious bagel seems wrong and violating to the baked good itself. What a crime against all pastries and society (ok, that’s a tad dramatic, but still).

Pumpkin Spice Peeps

We don’t remember when it became a normal thing for these marshmallow treats to be available all year round instead of just at Easter, but it’s scaring us to think they change the classic billowy flavor to blend in with the rest of the fall grocery store madness. RIP pastel Peeps—your fall-toned counterparts just aren’t the same.

Pumpkin Pie potato chips

Betcha can’t have just one or can you? New chip flavors can either be really good or absolute disasters. But a sweet potato chip inspired by a dessert just seems wrong. People went far enough with the pickle-flavored or pizza-flavored snacks and this is just beyond what is offered as a side for lunch.

Pumpkin Spice alcohol

Go home, pumpkin flavored alcohol, you’re drunk. But actually, someone must have been under some bottle flu influence to think it was acceptable to change the flavor of liquor to match that of a mixture of both gourd and spice. Beer is supposed to taste like beer and spirits are supposed to taste like regret, so don’t pretend like it’s cool to put some fall fever in there. It’s already doing its Halloween magic in one way or another without the addition of pumpkin.

Got any gross encounters with pumpkin spice food during fall? Let us know in the comments below!