Economy Down; Candy Sales Up
From the NYT, “When Economy Sours, Tootsie Rolls Soothe Souls”
The recession seems to have a sweet tooth. As unemployment has risen and 401(k)’s have shrunk, Americans, particularly adults, have been consuming growing volumes of candy
I can relate: on today’s Target trip, I bought pretzels, potato chips, Dots, spice drops, red Swedish fish, Hershey’s Special Dark bars and Orbit gum in Bubblemint and Sweet Mint flavors. No party or anything. Just ’cause. (Link from The Morning News.)
March 26th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
I rarely eat candy, but in the last week I’ve eaten a Snickers, a Salted Nut Roll, and a Twix. Apparently there’s an inverse relationship between the economy and the size of my derriere. Perhaps I should engage in some squat-thrusts to benefit the nation…?
April 10th, 2009 at 11:34 am
I took the boys to Candyland, a local candy store, yesterday after we went to the Macy’s flower show. I allowed them to get one candy item together–they chose the Lego candy (which can be stacked just like Legos, but I fear sends the wrong message: Look, edible Legos! See my recent vitamin kerfuffle.) And I bought spice drops, old-fashioned gum drops, sparkle mints, and the next to smallest bag of Chicago-mix popcorn, a combo of butter, caramel and cheese that might very well be my Kryptonite or crack. I salivate just thinking about it.