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Title: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: ReardenSteel on January 18, 2008, 06:56:23 PM
I'm thinking maybe it's the Tootsie Roll pop. Why? For longevity, flavor choices and for putting candy inside their candy. For the latter, a hardy Guiness ad style "Brilliant!".
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: DaSaintFan on January 18, 2008, 06:57:46 PM
Jellybeans and Reese's Peanut Butter cups!!!  (not necessarily at the same time though!)
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Schadenfreude on January 18, 2008, 06:58:36 PM
Hershey caramel filled kisses and Reeses Peanut Butter Cups.

Why? Because!
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Chris_ on January 18, 2008, 07:00:49 PM
I love Tootsie Roll pops.  It's at least in my top five.

I can't decide... too many choices.  I like Twizzlers and traditional black licorice.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: jendf on January 18, 2008, 07:01:52 PM
I would have to say Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are my all-time favorite. My sentimental favorites are Fire Jolly Ranchers and Pixie Stix.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Chris_ on January 18, 2008, 07:02:04 PM
Jellybeans!  Hershey Kisses with caramel!  Too many choices!   :rotf:
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Lord Undies on January 18, 2008, 07:03:01 PM
I've always been partial to two old standards, Junior Mints and Hershey's Kisses.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: guest on January 18, 2008, 07:03:32 PM
I can't remember if they were Tootsie Pops, but I remember finding these extra-large tootsie pop-like lollipops.   LOVED them.  Got some perverted comments from an ex about it, when he saw me sucking on one.   :mental: :lmao: 

(Yes, I smacked him for what he said).


I also am fond of York Peppermint patties.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Schadenfreude on January 18, 2008, 07:03:48 PM
Nobody say orange circus peanuts or I shall puke.  :lmao:
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Chris_ on January 18, 2008, 07:06:00 PM
I love Terry's Chocolate Oranges.  You usually only see them at Easter.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Hawkgirl on January 18, 2008, 07:15:24 PM
Peeps...nothing like sugar coated soft marshmallow to satisfy a sweet tooth.

I also love chocolate, especially dark.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Chris_ on January 18, 2008, 07:17:45 PM
Okay, I wasn't imagining things.

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1320/532740632_a086137408_m.jpg)

The supersized Tootsie pop is not a myth.   :-)
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Carl on January 18, 2008, 07:22:11 PM
Definitely Reeses Peanut Butter Cups for store bought.

Here locally,Maple sugar candy.
(http://www.massbaytrading.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/GSM2022.jpg)

Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: jtyangel on January 18, 2008, 07:28:15 PM
Cadbury's Dairy Milk-Fruit and Nut
Citrus and chocolate mixes
coconut and chocolate mixes

I lean toward the foreign or exotic.

I always liked Snicker's here though, but I eat them weird...seperate the layers :loser:
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Chris_ on January 18, 2008, 07:33:22 PM
Cadbury's Dairy Milk-Fruit and Nut
Citrus and chocolate mixes
coconut and chocolate mixes

I lean toward the foreign or exotic.

I always liked Snicker's here though, but I eat them weird...seperate the layers :loser:

I do the same thing to Kit Kats.

I cut Snickers into bite-size pieces and stick them in the freezer for an hour.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: BEG on January 18, 2008, 07:36:08 PM
I'm thinking maybe it's the Tootsie Roll pop. Why? For longevity, flavor choices and for putting candy inside their candy. For the latter, a hardy Guiness ad style "Brilliant!".

I have recently rediscovered the Tootsie Roll pop.  
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Lord Undies on January 18, 2008, 07:39:23 PM
Ok, all you north Texas Cave dwellers - There is a Russell-Stovers candy factory on Hwy. 80 near where it splits off with I-20.  It has an outlet store.  Well worth the visit.  Hours-old fresh stuff.  Cheap.  

I was there before Christmas.  They had the chocolate covered marshmallow Santas that sell at 99 cents apiece at Walgreen's priced at 3 for a dollar.  Then I spotted the chocolate covered Halloween marshmallow candies (same thing; different shape) selling at 7 for a dollar.  This stuff has never been on a truck.  It is Heaven.  Well worth the trip.  Half-price at the most.

They're getting there Valentines stuff out now.  I gotta go back.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Chris_ on January 18, 2008, 07:41:04 PM
Ok, all you north Texas Cave dwellers - There is a Russell-Stovers candy factory on Hwy. 80 near where it splits off with I-20.  It has an outlet store.  Well worth the visit.  Hours-old fresh stuff.  Cheap.  

I was there before Christmas.  They had the chocolate covered marshmallow Santas that sell at 99 cents apiece at Walgreen's priced at 3 for a dollar.  Then I spotted the chocolate covered Halloween marshmallow candies (same thing; different shape) selling at 7 for a dollar.  This stuff has never been on a truck.  It is Heaven.  Well worth the trip.  Half-price at the most.

They're getting there Valentines stuff out now.  I gotta go back.

There is (or was) a Russel Stover outlet store near Gatlinburg up in the mountains.  My cousin who visits from the UK every couple of years usually buys a couple bags of candies to take back with her. 
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Lord Undies on January 18, 2008, 07:44:13 PM
Ok, all you north Texas Cave dwellers - There is a Russell-Stovers candy factory on Hwy. 80 near where it splits off with I-20.  It has an outlet store.  Well worth the visit.  Hours-old fresh stuff.  Cheap.  

I was there before Christmas.  They had the chocolate covered marshmallow Santas that sell at 99 cents apiece at Walgreen's priced at 3 for a dollar.  Then I spotted the chocolate covered Halloween marshmallow candies (same thing; different shape) selling at 7 for a dollar.  This stuff has never been on a truck.  It is Heaven.  Well worth the trip.  Half-price at the most.

They're getting there Valentines stuff out now.  I gotta go back.

There is (or was) a Russel Stover outlet store near Gatlinburg up in the mountains.  My cousin who visits from the UK every couple of years usually buys a couple bags of candies to take back with her. 

They do make great stuff.  I think Russell-Stovers is underappreciated in the candy world.  They have really good chocolate.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Chris_ on January 18, 2008, 07:50:16 PM
Mmm, I may have to order these.


(http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/candywarehouse_1983_92250064)
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Lord Undies on January 18, 2008, 07:53:37 PM
Mmm, I may have to order these.


(http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/candywarehouse_1983_92250064)

You realize they don't actual blow, don't you?
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Chris_ on January 18, 2008, 07:55:04 PM
Mmm, I may have to order these.


(http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/candywarehouse_1983_92250064)

You realize they don't actual blow, don't you?

Yes, I am aware of that.  ::)
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Lord Undies on January 18, 2008, 07:58:26 PM
Mmm, I may have to order these.




You realize they don't actual blow, don't you?

Yes, I am aware of that.  ::)

Some people get them confused with Pop Rocks.  I didn't mean to insult.   :whatever:

:tongue:
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Chris_ on January 18, 2008, 08:08:16 PM
Mmm, I may have to order these.




You realize they don't actual blow, don't you?

Yes, I am aware of that.  ::)

Some people get them confused with Pop Rocks.  I didn't mean to insult.   :whatever:

:tongue:

 :lmao: :rotf: 
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: ReardenSteel on January 18, 2008, 08:10:08 PM
I'm thinking maybe it's the Tootsie Roll pop. Why? For longevity, flavor choices and for putting candy inside their candy. For the latter, a hardy Guiness ad style "Brilliant!".

I have recently rediscovered the Tootsie Roll pop.  

Sometimes you gotta let a certain candy go for awhile. Just having an adult pallet I guess. Candy is a rare treat, usually just stomping down memory lane.

I used to go to the movies when I was 10 (or so) and have a bag of sour patch kids. Yup, whole bag. My tounge would be dead for two days and the roof of my mouth would be sandpaper. Did it every time. after a few decades I can eat them again. (in small doses)  :-)
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: jtyangel on January 18, 2008, 08:10:13 PM
Cadbury's Dairy Milk-Fruit and Nut
Citrus and chocolate mixes
coconut and chocolate mixes

I lean toward the foreign or exotic.

I always liked Snicker's here though, but I eat them weird...seperate the layers :loser:

I do the same thing to Kit Kats.

I cut Snickers into bite-size pieces and stick them in the freezer for an hour.
'

yum!
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: ReardenSteel on January 18, 2008, 08:11:22 PM
Nobody say orange circus peanuts or I shall puke.  :lmao:

HA!  :lmao: That's the kind of "candy" the Easter Bunny brings you when you have been bad.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: jtyangel on January 18, 2008, 09:03:45 PM
Nobody say orange circus peanuts or I shall puke.  :lmao:

HA!  :lmao: That's the kind of "candy" the Easter Bunny brings you when you have been bad.

I think of Peeps in that way. Disgusting! No wonder people try to microwave them into oblivion.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: RightCoast on January 18, 2008, 09:29:40 PM
My current fav is the new Nestle Crunch Crisp, just yummy.

All time best candy ever?  Snickers.  The world's most perfect food.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: vftb on January 18, 2008, 09:37:53 PM
Gotta go along with Snickers; especially frozen  :-)

Anybody here old enough to remember the Seven Up Bar; now that was a candy bar  :bow:  It was like seven different candies lined up in a row all covered with chocolate.  Google it, the youngsters missed out on that one  :old:
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Lord Undies on January 18, 2008, 09:45:51 PM
Gotta go along with Snickers; especially frozen  :-)

Anybody here old enough to remember the Seven Up Bar; now that was a candy bar  :bow:  It was like seven different candies lined up in a row all covered with chocolate.  Google it, the youngsters missed out on that one  :old:

 :old: I called it the 7-Hump bar.  :old:
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: vftb on January 18, 2008, 10:24:13 PM
Gotta go along with Snickers; especially frozen  :-)

Anybody here old enough to remember the Seven Up Bar; now that was a candy bar  :bow:  It was like seven different candies lined up in a row all covered with chocolate.  Google it, the youngsters missed out on that one  :old:

 :old: I called it the 7-Hump bar.  :old:

Do you actually remember it??   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Lauri on January 18, 2008, 10:26:32 PM
heath bars...


OR

Chunky Monkey ice cream.. which is, banana ice cream with walnuts and deep dark chocolate thin bars...

it is heaven...
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: vftb on January 18, 2008, 10:48:30 PM

Chunky Monkey ice cream.. which is, banana ice cream with walnuts and deep dark chocolate thin bars...

it is heaven...

Now that sounds good.  Never heard of them out here  :confused:
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Lord Undies on January 18, 2008, 10:57:38 PM
Gotta go along with Snickers; especially frozen  :-)

Anybody here old enough to remember the Seven Up Bar; now that was a candy bar  :bow:  It was like seven different candies lined up in a row all covered with chocolate.  Google it, the youngsters missed out on that one  :old:

 :old: I called it the 7-Hump bar.  :old:

Do you actually remember it??   :cheersmate:

Good Lordie YES.  I'm old.  I remember nickel M&M's.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: vftb on January 18, 2008, 11:03:47 PM
You probably remember Nehi orange sodas too  :lmao: :cheersmate:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Drink-nehi-matchcover.jpg/160px-Drink-nehi-matchcover.jpg) 
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Lauri on January 18, 2008, 11:06:23 PM

Chunky Monkey ice cream.. which is, banana ice cream with walnuts and deep dark chocolate thin bars...

it is heaven...

Now that sounds good.  Never heard of them out here  :confused:

its Ben & Jerry's ... have you heard of them? or Coldstone Creamery? You can make anything you want at Coldstone..
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Lord Undies on January 18, 2008, 11:06:38 PM
You probably remember Nehi orange sodas too  :lmao: :cheersmate: 

I'm so old I remember when they were just Anklehi.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: NHSparky on January 18, 2008, 11:06:55 PM
All ya'll can kiss my ass.  I remember not only orange Nehis, but grape and even peach.  And I'm not THAT old.

I also remember the 7-up (I know a place you can still buy them), but my all-time favorite candy bar is none other than the Abba-Zabba bar.
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: vftb on January 18, 2008, 11:09:49 PM
Quote
but my all-time favorite candy bar is none other than the Abba-Zabba bar.

They're good, but will pull your fillings out  :banghead:
Title: Re: Best candy ever? Why?
Post by: Bondai on January 18, 2008, 11:12:01 PM
Kookaburra Black Licorice  :evillaugh: