There’s something about eating acandy barthat takes you straight back to childhood.
Here are some of themost popular candiesfrom the 1970s onwardget ready for some major nostalgia.
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The candy promised to last “a good long time,” thanks to its chewiness.
1974: Blow Pops
Like the Marathon bar, Blow Pops were invented in 1973.
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1975: Pop Rocks
Pop Rocks came onto the scene in 1975.
And while they’ve dwindled in popularity since then, they’re still available today.
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The only downside was when the powder inevitably spilled in the backseat of the car.
Who wouldn’t recognize that iconic pink container?
1981: Skittles
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1983: Nerds
Invented in 1983, this candy made being a nerd a good thing.
Bonus points if you poured the box straight into your mouth.
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Does anyone else remember the jokes that were printed on the wrappers?
We’re not sure why the tape-measure shape was so appealing, but it was.
1989: Push Pop
Push Pops were another lollipop-style candy that debuted in the ’80s.
If you got to chew this weird concoction, consider yourself lucky.
(Or not?)
Either way, 1991 brought fans the power to choose between the two.
1992: Butterfinger BBs
These ball-shaped candies were way more fun than regular Butterfingers bars.
But the chocolate always ended up melting on your fingers.
And, yes, they really were that sour.
But for anyone expecting the flavor of a Hershey’s bar, this candy was a letdown.
And thank goodness they did.
It combined the crunchy, sugary taste of Nerds with the satisfying bite of gummy candy.
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1998: Baby Bottle Pop
Lick it, dip it, and shake it!
But we still loved it, even if it was just a Fun Dip ripoff.
1999 brought crispy M&Ms, which were then discontinued and later brought back.
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