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Skip the Tricks: Here Are the Treats You Need

Jamie Bridenstine
Kaitlyn Suppes
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Wyoming chapter.

We all know what time of year it is. That wonderful time of year when we can pig out on candy with a reasonable excuse. Here are 15 popular types of Halloween candy ranked from worst to best.

 

15. Tootsie Rolls

 

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The only thing I can think about when I think of Tootsie Rolls is barf. They taste like plastic chocolate and have the consistency of rubber. Why are these still in existence?

 

14. Brown Candy Corn

 

I love getting the Autumn Mix bags of candy corn and pumpkins, but the bad part of that heavenly bag is the brown Candy Corn that comes with it. Why the hell would someone ruin candy corn like that?

 

13. Double Bubble

 

The only good thing about double bubble is that it has great flavor- for about 10 seconds. After that it tastes like day old gum that Violet Beauregard herself wouldn’t want to chew. But at least it’s consistency is great for bubbles.

 

12. Almond Joy/ Mounds

 

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It seemed like the creators said, “Let’s put together coconut, almonds, and other gross ingredients together to make an even grosser candy bar.” In all reality, the ingredients are good separate, but totally disgusting when put together.

 

11. Individually wrapped Twizzlers

 

If I wanted Twizzlers for a candy snack, I would go out and buy a huge bag of Twizzlers (which I currently have sitting next to me in bed). None of that crap where they are individually wrapped. Let’s give the trick-or-treaters a real snack.

 

10. Whoppers

 

Ok, but why isn’t this further up on the list? I hate these too. However, I do enjoy the malt flavor.

 

9. Baby Ruth

 

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A chocolate covered nougat? Who doesn’t love nougats? Who doesn’t love saying the word nougat? These candy bars are so-so. I’m just not a huge caramel fan.

 

8. Snickers

 

Again, not a huge caramel fan. These always get messy whenever I try to eat them, with stringy caramel and the chocolate falling apart. But they do quench my hunger in amazing ways.

 

7. Tootsie Roll Pops

 

Now, the only difference between these and tootsie rolls is the lollipop, I know. But I always throw away the tootsie roll part once I hit the middle, and it makes them so much better.

 

6. Kit Kats

 

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Love love LOVE Kit Kats. My only drawback? When I open the packaging… and they are already broken in two. They’ve got to figure something out here.

 

5. Nerds

 

But only the strawberry ones. And when you dump the entire box in your mouth and feel the sourness rage throughout your mouth. Yes. That hits the spot.

 

4. Reese’s PB Pumpkins

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Something about the pumpkin form makes these amazing treats so much better. And peanut butter is my favorite food.

 

3. Candy Corn/ Candy Pumpkins

 

I seriously hate it when people post videos of them throwing away candy corn. The only right way to eat candy corn is with a smile!

 

2. M&Ms

 

M&Ms were my childhood snack. And my organization-addicted little self would also sort the colors and make rainbows and flowers out of them (yes, I do play with my food). They are so much fun to eat, too! I always see how long it takes me to get past the shell, or try to peel off the shell.

Ok, yes… I’m addicted.

 

1.     Sour Patch Kids

 

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Anyone who knows me knows that I am addicted to Sour Patch Kids (except for the yellow ones). I really don’t need to explain why this amazingly great candy is on the list.

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“Sometimes you want to have a very productive Saturday to feel that you are in control of your life, which of course you are not.” -Tina Fey, Bossypants Jamie Bridenstine... How do I even begin to explain Jamie Bridenstine. Jamie Bridenstine is flawless. She has two Fendi purses and a silver Lexus. I hear her hair's insured for $10,000. I hear she does car commercials... in Japan. Her favorite movie is Varsity Blues. One time, she met John Stamos on a plane. And he told her she was pretty. One time, she punched me in the face. It was awesome. Jamie Bridenstine is a 4th year undergrad at the University of Wyoming, earning her B.A. in Communication and a minor in Military Science. Her favorite move is Mean Girls... and any movie with Tina Fey in it. She enjoys deep conversations about politics, procrastinating on group projects, and watching The Office over and over again. Jamie has the cutest dog in the world, Timber, and is ready to take on the world after college. She will be heading up to Washington after graduation to pursue her career in the military... and hopefully her graduate degree in Public Relations.
Kaitlyn is a recent grad the University of Wyoming, where she got her degree in Marketing. She has been the Campus Correspondent for a Pink level chapter, a Chapter Advisor to some amazing chapters, and now has the pleasure of being a Region Leader. Born and raised on the Western Slope of Colorado, her love for nature and the outdoors comes naturally. Kaitlyn lives for football season, but finds way to stay preoccupied during the off-season. She enjoys long walks in the mountains, beer as cold as her heart, and bacon on her burgers. You can follow Kaitlyn’s adventures on Instagram, @kaysoup.