Comments on: Who Put The “Six” in Sixlets? http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/ Candy news, views, and reviews. All the candy that's fit to eat, and some that isn't. All candy, all the time. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:31:36 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: LMBJ http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/comment-page-1/#comment-102588 LMBJ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:55:01 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/#comment-102588 omg, I have not seen SIXLETS since I was a kid. Now u all got me curious as to finding out their origin. omg, I have not seen SIXLETS since I was a kid. Now u all got me curious as to finding out their origin.

]]> By: Brandy http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/comment-page-1/#comment-100867 Brandy Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:11:25 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/#comment-100867 I find Sixlets at hospital gift shops. They used to sell them at Village Pantry, a convenience store in Indiana and Ohio. I find Sixlets at hospital gift shops. They used to sell them at Village Pantry, a convenience store in Indiana and Ohio.

]]> By: CC http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/comment-page-1/#comment-99951 CC Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:47:49 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/#comment-99951 Yes. They came 6 to a pack. My sister and I bought them at a store that had "penny" candy. (I'm 53.) They're nummy. Unlike M&Ms the candy coating has a fruity flavor. Yes. They came 6 to a pack. My sister and I bought them at a store that had “penny” candy. (I’m 53.) They’re nummy. Unlike M&Ms the candy coating has a fruity flavor.

]]> By: Terrence http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/comment-page-1/#comment-98702 Terrence Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:55:16 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/#comment-98702 I have tried to think of anything to justify the reason for them being called "Sixlets" but can come up with nothing. I have tried to think of anything to justify the reason for them being called “Sixlets” but can come up with nothing.

]]> By: Jer http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/comment-page-1/#comment-98537 Jer Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:36:57 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/#comment-98537 Have you ever tried to make them float? Lay on your back, put one on your lips and blow real hard. It floats and spins above your mouth. When you get tired just open your mouth and enjoy. Have you ever tried to make them float? Lay on your back, put one on your lips and blow real hard. It floats and spins above your mouth. When you get tired just open your mouth and enjoy.

]]> By: Harry http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/comment-page-1/#comment-97058 Harry Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:59:27 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/#comment-97058 I actually worked at a factory in Canada (Toronto) which made Sixlets. Nobody had any idea why they were called "Sixlets." We thought the candy tasted horrible. It leaves a weird after-taste in your mouth if you eat enough of them. I actually worked at a factory in Canada (Toronto) which made Sixlets. Nobody had any idea why they were called “Sixlets.” We thought the candy tasted horrible. It leaves a weird after-taste in your mouth if you eat enough of them.

]]> By: Sarah http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/comment-page-1/#comment-96819 Sarah Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:43:24 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/#comment-96819 I work for the company that manufactures Sixlets. When they first came out they were sold in a "bubble gum" like machine and you got 6 for a penny. Thats how they became Sixlets... I work for the company that manufactures Sixlets. When they first came out they were sold in a “bubble gum” like machine and you got 6 for a penny. Thats how they became Sixlets…

]]> By: lauramay http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/comment-page-1/#comment-96811 lauramay Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:26:58 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/#comment-96811 omg - i stumbled across a "movie size" box of sixlets at wal-mart the other day and scooped up a couple boxes. i'm headed to a 60s party on saturday and was wondering when this delish candy i remember as a child was created. (all i've read indicates it's 60s candy.) but i've yet to learn the exact year. all the web info i read lead me to actually read the ingredients on the box (i'd never, ever read the ingredients until just now) and was surprised to discover that there actually was carob in there (i sooo despised that carob crap as a kid - but amazingly loved these candies.) they taste and texture is something like a whopper and a bad m&M, but i still love 'em. i read on one site that hershey bought out Leaf, who originally made sixlets (and whoppers). hersey's still has the much more famous whoppers, but sold the sixlets to a sweetworks company. sixlets are still the candy i'll steal from my kids' halloween bag. :) enjoy fellow sixlet wonderers!! omg – i stumbled across a “movie size” box of sixlets at wal-mart the other day and scooped up a couple boxes. i’m headed to a 60s party on saturday and was wondering when this delish candy i remember as a child was created. (all i’ve read indicates it’s 60s candy.) but i’ve yet to learn the exact year.

all the web info i read lead me to actually read the ingredients on the box (i’d never, ever read the ingredients until just now) and was surprised to discover that there actually was carob in there (i sooo despised that carob crap as a kid – but amazingly loved these candies.) they taste and texture is something like a whopper and a bad m&M, but i still love ‘em.

i read on one site that hershey bought out Leaf, who originally made sixlets (and whoppers). hersey’s still has the much more famous whoppers, but sold the sixlets to a sweetworks company.

sixlets are still the candy i’ll steal from my kids’ halloween bag. :)

enjoy fellow sixlet wonderers!!

]]> By: John http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/comment-page-1/#comment-96809 John Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:43:31 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/#comment-96809 Not only would I like to know why they're called "Sixlets" (the six to a package story makes sense) but also, what year were they first introduced and by what company? Hersheys sold them to Oak Leaf Confections in 2002, but who did Hershey buy them from, and when? Not only would I like to know why they’re called “Sixlets” (the six to a package story makes sense) but also, what year were they first introduced and by what company? Hersheys sold them to Oak Leaf Confections in 2002, but who did Hershey buy them from, and when?

]]> By: Meaghan http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/comment-page-1/#comment-96633 Meaghan Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:48:04 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/12/15/who-put-the-six-in-sixlets/#comment-96633 Yes, Sixlets were given that name because they were orinally sold in packets of six. I'm only sixteen but I've been eating sixlets for as long as I can remember. My sister's who are 8-10 years older than me are the ones who introduced me to them. I was just eating them when I realized that the package does not say what year sixlets were created so I started looking. And they can be bought in 11 ounce boxes at Cost Plus =] Yes, Sixlets were given that name because they were orinally sold in packets of six. I’m only sixteen but I’ve been eating sixlets for as long as I can remember. My sister’s who are 8-10 years older than me are the ones who introduced me to them. I was just eating them when I realized that the package does not say what year sixlets were created so I started looking. And they can be bought in 11 ounce boxes at Cost Plus =]

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