More Americans Beginning To Have Had Enough With Candy Corn
Finally, the American Nightmare of crappy candy corn may be coming to an end. As new generations are born and they have actual working taste buds, they’re realizing that candy corn is one of the worst candies out there. Americans are beginning to have had enough with candy corn. There must be a long list of reasons, other than because candy corn is garbage. Nope, couldn’t find any more reasons. Just people finally realizing it’s garbage.
According to this article from CNN Business candy corn sales have been dropping since 2018. Chocolate remains king, with marshmallow and gummy candies having a moment over the last few years. (Sidenote: Gummy candies are great.) In the article they spoke with Beth Kimmerle, an author of a candy history book and founder of a food data company Attribute Analytics. She explains what might be the reason for the decline in sales (which I already covered in the above paragraph…garbage.) Beth used more words to describe the reason Americans aren’t buying candy corn than I needed:
“Gummies bounce around playfully in your mouth while you’re chewing and then they dissolve,” Kimmerle said. Candy corn, by contrast, feels grainy and crystallized.”
Kimmerle went on to talk about nostalgia playing a role in people still liking candy corn. I understand wanting to remember things from your childhood, but I used to love eating Encore Salisbury Steak like it was some great delicacy from the old country. I grew up. It’s time for you candy corn lovers to do the same. There is no reason to keep shoveling those chalky triangles into you mouths any more. Candy has evolved and times a ticking on your candy corn availability. As the older generations move on, and new generations continue to populate the earth candy corn’s days are numbered.
Lewis Black explains candy corn the best. The whole clip is great, but the candy corn comments start at about 45 seconds:
9 Worst Trick or Treat Handouts for Halloween
Key Chains
Keychains are handy, but they’re not exactly the kind of treasure kids hope to find in their candy haul. They want stuff that’s sweet, not stuff for keys they don’t have. Save yourself some money and pass on key chains.
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Hygiene Products
We all know cleanliness is important, but getting soap, shampoo, or hand sanitizer in your treat bag on Halloween is not what kids look forward to. It’s a treat, not a trip to the pharmacy. It’s like getting socks for Christmas. While practical, it’s not exactly exciting.
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Loose Change
Coins may have been an acceptable treat decades ago, but nowadays, they’re seen as disappointing. Kids prefer candy. Or maybe small toys (if they’re exciting/cool enough). Unless, you’re giving away the big bucks, steer clear of this one.
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Trail Mix
Healthy snacks are great, but Halloween is all about the sugar rush. Kids aren’t exactly thrilled to find a mix of fruit and nuts in their bag. They’re hoping for chocolates and gummies, not something they associate with after-school snacks.
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Coupons
Adults may appreciate coupons for discounts at local businesses, but they don’t make for a fun Halloween treat for kids. Saving money is cool, but Halloween is all about instant gratification. And coupons for discounts don’t really make the cut.
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Brochures or Pamphlets
Halloween is not the time to distribute religious or informational materials. Kids are looking for fun and treats, not pamphlets. Consider giving those away another day that’s not Halloween.
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Toothbrushes and Dental Floss
Halloween is all about the candy, right? So, if you toss a toothbrush or dental floss into a kid’s stash of treats, you’re basically inviting disappointment. Plus, it’s safe to assume that the trick-or-treater already has a toothbrush. Do they truly need another one?
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Unwrapped Candy
Throwing unwrapped candy into a plastic pumpkin? That’s just asking for a sticky mess. Plus, it’s not the cleanest option. And given the concerns these days, it’s just another worry for parents who fear someone might mess with their child’s candy.
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Homemade Treats
Those fancy homemade snacks that look like they came straight from Pinterest can be cute, but if you don’t really know the kids or their parents, they might wonder about your intentions. Sticking to pre-packaged treats is your best bet on Halloween, especially if you’re trying to keep trick-or-treating simple and sanitary.
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