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Halloween Candy

The good, the bad, and the ugly

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Halloween Candy
Claire Nowak

Halloween, the day all the children get cavities (except young Willy Wonka). This day is primarily reserved for costumes and candy. So let's talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of Halloween candies.


The Good

These are the first picks, first grabs, and first gone for Halloween candies!

1. Full Sized Candy Bars

It really doesn't matter what candy bar it is, but you knew which houses gave out these beauties every year and hauled your butt all the way there. Full sized candy bars to adults seem like a costly venture, but to costumed children that have been walking around all night this is the greatest moment of their lives.

2. Kit Kats

There's just something about the crispy wafers and chocolate that can't compare. Plus there are always Halloween editions that have the white chocolate or cream coating.

3. Starbursts

They're fruity and chewy, what can I say? They're delicious! Since they almost always come in neat little packaging with not one square, but two! I'd call that a win!

4. Reeses

Salty peanut butter? Sweet chocolate? I'm definitely in. Whether it's the traditional cup or spooky Halloween pumpkin, these candies have always been a favorite.

5. Skittles

Taste the rainbow? Sure! These small packages have big fruity flavor inside and that makes it totally worth it.



The Bad

While these picks are the worst, they are definitely nobodies first choice.

1. Air Heads

Not that these sticky bits aren't awesome, but what is the point if it's not a giant one pulling out your fillings? These guys just fall short in size.

2. Dots

These remind me of gumdrops wayyy too much. I get enough of those at grandma's house. That being said these little nubs that are harder than rocks are not that great.

3. Tootsie Rolls

As much as I really love these little ones, walking around the neighborhood for the entire night to get one of these at each house? Not worth the walking. Plus why would kids want the flavored ones? Cherry, vanilla, lime are just not that great.


4. Suckers

I have a personal vendetta against suckers since I nearly always cut my tongue on them. But to the point, these take a long time to eat/lick and don't even get me started about the sticks.

5. Gum (especially Dubble Bubble)

Seriously? Kids can get gum practically anytime and the idea just screams choking hazard (for the younger kids). Dubble Bubble in particular tastes like hardened cardboard and the longer it sits among the other Halloween candies the harder it gets.

The Ugly

1. Candy Corn

Yep. I said it. This "iconic" candy (if it is even considered one) is the death of Halloween. It has the most awful waxy/gummy texture. The flavor is basically a mix between wax and pure sugar (and not in a good way.)


2. Lifesavers/Caramels/Hard Candies

These are candies for old people. I'll say it. No kid likes hard lifesavers or caramels that have been sitting in the cupboard all year.

3. Weird unlabeled candies (you know what I'm talking about...)

I don't even know what these are supposed to be! Have you ever even seen these in the stores? Nope. They've probably been in the cupboard since sometime in the 1900's

4. Granola bars

Firstly, these don't even resemble candy! Halloween is basically the day of candy , giving kids a healthier "treat" is just plain said.


5. Raisins/Fruit

As I said before, why would give these out on candy day? I speak on the behalf of the kid population when I say no one wants these for Halloween!


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