Retro Candy Flashback: Hot Dog Gum
Monday, February 20, 2006 - by Brian

Last Monday, I posted about Gold Rocks Gum and was surprised to see the response I got from that post. I got numerous comments on the post and via email. Because of this, I figured I would start a regular feature on Candy Addict called “Retro Candy Flashback”. Every Monday I’ll talk about a candy from my youth (and maybe yours too). Some candies will still be available and some will have been discontinued. If you have any good ideas for candy to feature, drop me a line.

So, today’s retro candy flashback is Hot Dog Gum. I remember getting these frequently as a kid. It was gum in a hot dog shape that was about an inch long and was a deep red color. It had a very sweet cinnamon flavor to it. I don’t remember exactly where I got it, but I do remember I would usually take one of the “dogs” in the pack of two and I would try eating all of the cinnamon candy coating off of it until I was left with a white tube of gum. Good times.

I was surprised to see that this gum is still made and is available at most online candy stores inlcluding the ones I have linked to in the left column: Old Time Candy, Groovy Candies, Candy Crate , and even Amazon stocks them. Only a few of them let you buy single packs though.

Anyone else remember this gum?

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5 Responses to “Retro Candy Flashback: Hot Dog Gum”

Karen Says:
1

Yes, I remember it! I loved this gum. Very different, spicy sweet and cool shape…
February 21st, 2006 at 12:45 am
calamitykittiee Says:
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I remember getting these for something like 3 cents each. They were my favorite when I was in second grade.
March 30th, 2006 at 8:05 pm
stephanie Says:
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July 16th, 2006 at 5:25 pm
danny Says:
4

I do remember the hotdog gum what about tobbertone and what about like the soda and I am glad they still make the double cola I thought they quite making it and sundrop also
January 24th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
jd Says:
5

I am really diggin this site and the retro flashbacks. Next to the candy lipsticks (the creamy kind that melted in your mouth), this was my favorite non-chocolate treats, as a little girl.
July 8th, 2008 at 11:29 am