Earth Day is all about saving, and we think it's important to save your favorite candies from extinction. Over the years, so many delicious, ingenious candies have gone the way of the dinosaurs. We can't take our favorite candy for granted, or we may never see it again.
In the spirit of conservation, we're giving away some great nostalgic candy prizes. It's our way of spreading the love of retro candies and making sure that future generations get to enjoy the same flavors we savor today.
To enter, share your favorite memory of an already extinct candy. Or tell us about the candy you believe should be saved for posterity. Just leave your story in the comments on this post to enter. We'll announce the winners early next week!
Don't forget to do your part for the planet. Buy online to save gas. And always dispose of your wrappers responsibly.
Earth Day Candy Giveaway
Earth Day is all about saving, and we think it's important to save your favorite candies from extinction. Over the years, so many delicious, ingenious candies have gone the way of the dinosaurs. We can't take our favorite candy for granted, or we may never see it again.
In the spirit of conservation, we're giving away some great nostalgic candy prizes. It's our way of spreading the love of retro candies and making sure that future generations get to enjoy the same flavors we savor today.
To enter, share your favorite memory of an already extinct candy. Or tell us about the candy you believe should be saved for posterity. Just leave your story in the comments on this post to enter. We'll announce the winners early next week!
Don't forget to do your part for the planet. Buy online to save gas. And always dispose of your wrappers responsibly.
46 comments
Mary Janes – the best molassess peanut butter chewy candy in the world
Hi, I’n not sure if a candy is endangered if it is already gone, but I’d love to see the 7up candy bar back from Perarsons candy co. I was an indecisive little kid, and could never make up my mind of what to get. More often than not, I chose the 7up bar. First of all it was dark chocolate, which I love. Second was that it had seven choices which I also loved. Lastly, one of the seven flavors of candy was the Jelly candy. I always saved the Jelly for last because it was my favorite, and you could only get that type of candy from a high end candy counter. Thanks for the memories. KK
When I was a child, my delight in life was a UNO candy bar. My sister, cousin, and I never had enough money to buy each of us one, so we would split one three ways. I always dreamed of the day when I could buy as many UNOs as I wanted and eat them all. When I finally could afford them, however, I found that chocolate caused my migraines. Now that I am old, my chocolate sensitivity has faded, so once in awhile, I buy a UNO and eat only a third of it.
I am not sure if it is actually extinct, but my very favorite candy as a child was Brachs watermelon flavored hard candy. It was oval, with a lovely pinkish red color and it had a bit of concavity. For me that was a taste I will always treasure. If you know where I can find them lease let me know.
A delicious and refreshing gum became extinct a few years back. I say “Bring back GatorGum”. I need it in my life, even if the flavor last less than 3 minutes.