For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a soft spot for candy. All kinds and flavors, it didn’t matter as long as it was sweet and interesting. When I think of the ones that I loved growing up, I’m surprised to realize that many of them can’t be found in stores these days.
While some of the ones that I’m thinking of are lesser known, there are those that were seemingly really popular and I’m surprised to see that they were discontinued. A few of the following varieties of candy that I’m about to mention fit that very bill.
Bonkers were huge in the mid ’80s. Their commercials were everywhere on TV, and kids loved these candies. Chewy, fruity, and somewhat creamy all at once, these were a lot of fun to eat.
These were really enjoyable and came in flavors like watermelon, grape, and even chocolate. They disappeared quickly in the ’80s, before making a surprise return to the scene during the late ’90s and then fading yet again. I haven’t seen these in stores in years.
Bubble gum was seemingly more popular 20 years ago than it is today. One of the most prominent forms of gum that I remember is the kind that came inside a mini juice box. There was a face on the front, and they were offered in a few flavors.
Unlike regular gum that comes with a few pieces in a pack, there were probably a hundred tiny pieces of gum inside these boxes. It would take a handful at once to get a fix, and they were great.
Mars bars. These were a really big one not too long ago, but they no longer exist. Where are they? The Mars company is still around, so where did these go?
The Mars bar still exists, only they call it Snickers almond. There wasn’t much of an announcement made when this happened, but you’ll notice that the ingredients are the same should you happen to try one.
This all brings back memories, doesn’t it? Any others that you can think of?
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