Candy corn is controversial! Such passion for and against. No, I didn't know you could build corn from them. Not sure I cared a whole lot, come to think of it.
Candy corn must be a North American thing because I have never seen it for sale in The British Isles. In fact - when I come to think about it - I had never even heard of candy corn before. Please forgive my ignorance.
I do like some candy corn around this season but I usually wait till after the 31st because it is always left and on sale! I can see from your post that you are not a fan.
I won't go out of my way to find candy corn, but I ate it as a kid if it was in my trick or treat bag. My dad had a fondness for all sorts of candy including candy corn and those repulsive 'circus peanuts'. Hard, orange colored marshmallows... I think? Love the stacked up cob and the tiny portrait (should have been frowning or screaming tho)
I was today year’s old when I realized it’s called candy corn bc if you stack it up, it looks like corn. I have to admit the candy corn mummy is awful cute and it’s sweet that, against so much dislike, that little candy corn likes itself, 🥰.
Speaking of orange waxy abominations, did you see that vile AI video released by Trumpenfuhrer wherein he's a Top Gun pilot dropping huge payloads of shite onto NYC protesters?
I LOVEd this post. I showed them to Tim as I looked through them and that last one with the little corn saying, well I like me, you got an ooooohhhh, out of me and I had NO idea I could stack candy corn to make corn. Mind blown.
The only reason I know about candy corn is because of the blogs I read. We don’t have it here. I’ve wanted to taste it. But after seeing that little one looking like the orange unmarvelous buffoon. I think I’ve changed my mind
Nothing to do with candy corn but there's an exhibit at Harcourt House Gallery Edmonton, by Noreen Crone Findlay that might interest you if you can get there.
@ Boud -- Sheesh, how well connected are you that you know about a local art exhibit here in Edmonton, LOL? Actually, Harcourt House Gallery is in my neighbourhood. I'll check it out, thanks!
Well, >I< like it. ...can't say I bought any in... 40+ years... but just the same.
The problem I have discovered is... today none of the candy of my youth tastes anything like I remember it. Hershey's, Snickers, M&M's, KitKat, Mounds, Twizzlers, CLARK BARS, etc... all had really unique qualities. Depth in flavor and texture. Today, get a bag of candy, don't care what it is, the labels could be all of the aforementioned, and they all have that same... weird... banal... absolute plain taste. Nothing intrinsic or differential from item to item. Even the staid and stoic Twizzler comes off as glorified flavored wax. I've given up on Halloween candy. On "premium" chocolate fare, Godiva jumped that shark several decades ago when it became mass-produced and sold in every store from Macy's to Cumberland Farms. Even Ghiradelli Chocolate is sadly sliding into that chasm of banality. About the only candy maker left whose chocolate actually has flavor is Lindt - the dark chocolate truffle is always divine.
Candy corn is controversial! Such passion for and against. No, I didn't know you could build corn from them. Not sure I cared a whole lot, come to think of it.
ReplyDeleteCandy corn must be a North American thing because I have never seen it for sale in The British Isles. In fact - when I come to think about it - I had never even heard of candy corn before. Please forgive my ignorance.
ReplyDelete@ Yorkshire Pudding -- Now you know how I felt about Bonio dog treat biscuits, lol.
DeleteI am not a candy fan but I am definitely anti-candy corn.
ReplyDeleteWE don't have candy corn here. What is it?
ReplyDelete@ Liz Hinds -- It's a waxy, sickeningly sweet Halloween candy yet, oddly enough, has no real flavour.
DeleteSo no real corn in it? Sounds horrid either way.
Delete...and I've never been a fan.
ReplyDeleteI never did understand the fascination with candy corn.
ReplyDeleteI know one special person, who adore candy corn, and I like him despite that weirdness.
ReplyDelete@ Travel -- Yes, I wonder if the good doctor will read this post?
DeleteToo funny! I can't buy candy corn because I won't stop eating it.
ReplyDeleteOh, hahahahahaha! Love these!! And that stuff is just disgusting. 'Course, I loved it as a kid: pure sugar!
ReplyDeleteI do like some candy corn around this season but I usually wait till after the 31st because it is always left and on sale! I can see from your post that you are not a fan.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I have not eaten so much as one kernel of candy corn in many years, I still think I'd like it. I bite one layer off at a time.
ReplyDeleteControversial take: I like candy corn. Cannot eat a lot, but I don't mind it.
ReplyDeleteAnd that Cankles candy corn? ABOMINATION!!
XOXO
"How old were you when you realized..."
ReplyDeleteI guess my age now, because I've never thought of stacking it up.
🤢 Whenever I received candy corn during Trick or Treat, I was jealous of Charlie Brown "I Got A Rock." At least a rock has some flavor!! 😋
ReplyDeleteI like candy corn. There! I’ve said it!
ReplyDeleteI won't go out of my way to find candy corn, but I ate it as a kid if it was in my trick or treat bag. My dad had a fondness for all sorts of candy including candy corn and those repulsive 'circus peanuts'. Hard, orange colored marshmallows... I think?
ReplyDeleteLove the stacked up cob and the tiny portrait (should have been frowning or screaming tho)
@ e -- Oh yeah, I remember those marshmallow peanuts too. They were pretty vile.
DeleteI was today year’s old when I realized it’s called candy corn bc if you stack it up, it looks like corn. I have to admit the candy corn mummy is awful cute and it’s sweet that, against so much dislike, that little candy corn likes itself, 🥰.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of orange waxy abominations, did you see that vile AI video released by Trumpenfuhrer wherein he's a Top Gun pilot dropping huge payloads of shite onto NYC protesters?
ReplyDelete@ Tundra Bunny -- Was he wearing a crown while doing it? That's the version I saw. He'd have to fill up quite a few diaperfuls to make that payload.
DeleteNot a fan... If that was the only candy available I'd be home free!!! Yuk!!!
ReplyDeleteMust have eaten it when my kids were little. Also necklaces that tasted like soap.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever seen any for sale yet I seem to know what it is..... weird.
ReplyDeleteYes! Crayons! That's exactly what they taste like! I've been trying to discern and describe it for years! Insert fist bump here.
ReplyDeleteIf I tell you I actually like candy corn does that mean we can't be friends?
ReplyDelete@ Kathy G -- I will be deeply disappointed in you, but it's not a dealbreaker. Magnanimous, ain't I?
DeleteHi Debra, The comments were as funny as the memes, today. The last one looks like Scott Adams drew it, not that we approve of Adams any more.
ReplyDelete--Jim
I LOVEd this post. I showed them to Tim as I looked through them and that last one with the little corn saying, well I like me, you got an ooooohhhh, out of me and I had NO idea I could stack candy corn to make corn. Mind blown.
ReplyDeleteCandy corn ain't nothing but sweetened candles!!!! Because it's true!
ReplyDeleteThe only reason I know about candy corn is because of the blogs I read. We don’t have it here. I’ve wanted to taste it. But after seeing that little one looking like the orange unmarvelous buffoon. I think I’ve changed my mind
ReplyDeleteI like them all in small amount. I guess I have strange diet.
ReplyDeleteNothing to do with candy corn but there's an exhibit at Harcourt House Gallery Edmonton, by Noreen Crone Findlay that might interest you if you can get there.
ReplyDelete@ Boud -- Sheesh, how well connected are you that you know about a local art exhibit here in Edmonton, LOL? Actually, Harcourt House Gallery is in my neighbourhood. I'll check it out, thanks!
DeleteSee also Tottie Talks blogpost today about the show and background.
DeleteOh my word, I never knew Candy Corn stacked up like corn. Why was I never told. I'm so ashamed.
ReplyDeleteWell, >I< like it. ...can't say I bought any in... 40+ years... but just the same.
ReplyDeleteThe problem I have discovered is... today none of the candy of my youth tastes anything like I remember it. Hershey's, Snickers, M&M's, KitKat, Mounds, Twizzlers, CLARK BARS, etc... all had really unique qualities. Depth in flavor and texture. Today, get a bag of candy, don't care what it is, the labels could be all of the aforementioned, and they all have that same... weird... banal... absolute plain taste. Nothing intrinsic or differential from item to item. Even the staid and stoic Twizzler comes off as glorified flavored wax. I've given up on Halloween candy. On "premium" chocolate fare, Godiva jumped that shark several decades ago when it became mass-produced and sold in every store from Macy's to Cumberland Farms. Even Ghiradelli Chocolate is sadly sliding into that chasm of banality. About the only candy maker left whose chocolate actually has flavor is Lindt - the dark chocolate truffle is always divine.
@ Rade -- Yes, thank gawd for Lindt chocolate! It's worth the indulgence!
Deletei once bought some cos it looked delicious - i won't be buying any more!!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Pixie. I love candy corn but if I buy a bag of it, I can't stop eating it. Great post.
ReplyDeleteOk it a strange tase but…put in a jar together with salted peanuts and when you eat together great.
ReplyDeleteI like candy corn.
ReplyDeleteWho knows the imagination with these lollies!
ReplyDeleteI'd rather have candy corn than raisins. Raisins look like dead flies and they're squishy in the mouth.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
ah, go ahead, judge me. I LOVE candy corn. :-)
ReplyDeleteI have never liked candy corn.
ReplyDelete"Thrrrrrump"....(that was the sound of me giving the hand to those who diss my candy corn addiction) ☺☺☺
ReplyDeleteLOL it does taste like candles... and not til now did I realize you could stack it to look like corn. My word!
ReplyDeleteLeeAnna
I've done the candy corn stacking once. It's eerie that it looks like a small ear of corn. I love these. Had to steal a few.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was younger and able to eat candy, candy corn wasn't that big of a deal. If it had sugar and it tasted halfway decent, it got consumed.
ReplyDeleteI like candy corn. The funniest meme was the trump one, though!
ReplyDeleteTo be honest it’s new term for me yet I enjoyed your post thoroughly 🤗♥️
ReplyDeleteI didn't know candy corn could be stacked like corn. Duh!
ReplyDeletekeep in mind candy corn hates you too.
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