Meat Snacks

As I drove to work this morning I pulled up behind a delivery truck advertising snack food brands. Within that white van held a cornucopia of sweet and salty snacks. Innocent it seems, but there was one particular treat advertised my mind and stomach just couldn't come to terms with. Two words - perfectly acceptable but when joined together...UGH...my taste buds revolt at the thought...MEAT SNACKS.

Now I realize I may be the only person having issue with those two words sitting side by side, but just this once is it wrong for me to request segregation. I am aware it's referencing jerky - but then why not just say jerky. What marketing director gave the OK for "meat snacks" to accompany the brand name? I'm sorry but when I think of a snack - meat is not my default response.

"Gee I'm really hungry. I think I'll have a meat snack." Sorry - no bait!

Now my Q: Are there any word combinations you've seen that just don't work? Ones that should be band from ever joining forces? If you've experienced any travesties...share with caution.