There are several ways people approach eating candy. One of the main two is nostalgia for a specific candy and the other is the adventure some candies offer; some people just like enjoying their tried-and-true treat from their childhood and others love to try the newest and craziest candy for the experience. As a true […]

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As a kid, there are no two things more enticing in the world than candy and toys. So when the two combine together in some way it can have quite an irresistible impact. While PEZ dispensers might be the undisputed king in this novelty treat category, another contender from my youth […]

Did someone say gummy sardines? If not, you should have, because the Squishy Fishies available on Stupid.com’s candy page are a hilarious idea and come in a whimsical plastic case.
I’ve never eaten sardines - gummy or otherwise - but I have marveled at the cool tins that efficiently package the dead fish. The Squishy […]

On a recent trip to work I realized I had to stop for gas, or push my car there - not a nice idea on a day when the mercury is already at 95 degrees at 7am! The stop at the gas station was a Candy Addict goldmine, though! They had loads of different things […]

The masterminds behind Homestarrunner.com must be closet Candy Addicts. Their detailed knowledge of retro candies in “The House That Gave Sucky Treats” certainly is impressive and out of the scope of common knowledge. Although, what really tips me off is one of the infamous Strong Bad emails about a candy bar. He even references the […]

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Have you ever wanted to try haggis, but you just can’t seem to make it to Scotland for some of that entrails-y goodness? Or, have you ever wanted to experience tapeworm, but you just can’t find the time to hunt down that parasite? If […]

A few months ago I was fortunate enough to join my family on a vacation to Walt Disney World. I was excited to go for many reasons, but one of the biggest was the opportunity to try and find all the interesting candy Disney World had to offer!
Once in the parks, I noticed that […]

Want your dessert with a side of fire? Serendipity Chocolates has come up with a way to provide just that. Hades Chocolate Truffles are infused with fresh, dried and smoked peppers that are sure to send you gasping for a glass of milk (rumored to be the best drink to counteract intense spiciness).
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Meet Rich, likely the only man whose initial item of a more than 300-piece collection was a bag of boogers.
Don’t fret, though – these were no ordinary boogers. Rich is an avid collector of every bit of gross candy he can get his hands on, and his bag of candy boogers might be one of […]

July is Harry Potter month. The new movie, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, is coming on the 11th, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final book in the series, is set for a July 21st release.
Candy is a huge part of the Harry Potter universe. Chocolate is used to […]