Why do some people give out full-sized candy bars for Halloween?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are some people myopic misers who hate fun and everyone in the neighborhood dislikes?

I know you can answer that one from personal experience, OP.

This thread is yet another reminder to NEVER underestimate the insignificant things painfully insecure, status-obsessed strivers are internally clocking in their heads. Such a miserable and insufferable lot. And then they wonder why other parents ghost them and won't let their kids play date with their kids.

haha yes, I had no idea that handing out fullsize bars was a status symbol or bid to be the most popular parents on the block- hilarious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hey OP - one of my neighbors had a huge roll of dollar bills and handed singles out to each kid. The kids were BESIDE THEMSELVES. Just letting you know in case you had calmed down about the full size bars.

As an immigrant, it never ceases to amaze me what brings Americans joy- but clearly full-size candy bars bring lots of you joy. I guess it makes sense because everywhere you go all the food is supersized. I will remember that for next Halloween so I can be a fun neighbor.

In what country would a child be less joyful about receiving a bigger candy bar? Isn't preferring more sugar a world-wide phenomenon among children as a general matter?

[Anonymous]

every year my mom (age 77) makes popcorn balls. Every year she finds them on the front lawn on Nov 1.

She enjoys making them so I guess whatever, Mom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How old are all of you saying you only got full-sized as a kid? I’m 45 and don’t remember anything of the sort. It was all small candy for me in the 80s.

It’s less age than HHI. I grew up working class in the 80s and no one in my neighborhood could afford to give out full bars. Lots of lollipops and mini sized Tootsie Rolls.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How old are all of you saying you only got full-sized as a kid? I’m 45 and don’t remember anything of the sort. It was all small candy for me in the 80s.

It’s less age than HHI. I grew up working class in the 80s and no one in my neighborhood could afford to give out full bars. Lots of lollipops and mini sized Tootsie Rolls.

But PPs who said that said that they got full size because the fun-size weren't yet on the market.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are some people myopic misers who hate fun and everyone in the neighborhood dislikes?

I know you can answer that one from personal experience, OP.

This thread is yet another reminder to NEVER underestimate the insignificant things painfully insecure, status-obsessed strivers are internally clocking in their heads. Such a miserable and insufferable lot. And then they wonder why other parents ghost them and won't let their kids play date with their kids.

OP here, and, um, what? You sound a little tightly yourself there. I have enjoyed the responses in this thread, truly. I did not confiscate nor disparage the single full bar my 11 year old bagged. He showed it to me and I said “Wow!” Then it went back into the giant garbage bag he used to collect his 10 pounds of candy, where it remains for now, quietly radiating joy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How old are all of you saying you only got full-sized as a kid? I’m 45 and don’t remember anything of the sort. It was all small candy for me in the 80s.

It’s less age than HHI. I grew up working class in the 80s and no one in my neighborhood could afford to give out full bars. Lots of lollipops and mini sized Tootsie Rolls.

But PPs who said that said that they got full size because the fun-size weren't yet on the market.

That doesn't even make sense to me. Back in the early 80s, in addition to things like the PP mentioned like tootsie rolls, I remember people handing out handfuls of candy corn (which my mother promptly made me throw out).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are some people myopic misers who hate fun and everyone in the neighborhood dislikes?

I know you can answer that one from personal experience, OP.

This thread is yet another reminder to NEVER underestimate the insignificant things painfully insecure, status-obsessed strivers are internally clocking in their heads. Such a miserable and insufferable lot. And then they wonder why other parents ghost them and won't let their kids play date with their kids.

OP here, and, um, what? You sound a little tightly yourself there. I have enjoyed the responses in this thread, truly. I did not confiscate nor disparage the single full bar my 11 year old bagged. He showed it to me and I said “Wow!” Then it went back into the giant garbage bag he used to collect his 10 pounds of candy, where it remains for now, quietly radiating joy.

I'm beginning to think all the references to "joy" is coming from one poster.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How old are all of you saying you only got full-sized as a kid? I’m 45 and don’t remember anything of the sort. It was all small candy for me in the 80s.

It’s less age than HHI. I grew up working class in the 80s and no one in my neighborhood could afford to give out full bars. Lots of lollipops and mini sized Tootsie Rolls.

But PPs who said that said that they got full size because the fun-size weren't yet on the market.

This says fun-sized came on the market in 1968.

https://time.com/5710428/fun-size-candy-history/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I actually think most mini or snack size candy tastes terrible, and not as good as the full size stuff. Lots of articles around evaluate this -- I like this "analysis" from 2014: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/candy-bars-fun-size-regular_n_5990210

I agree! Thanks for posting that link. I’ve been having tbis debate with my DH. He says they taste the same but the chocolate : other ingredients ratio often is different, and that matters (especially for peanut butter cups).

[Anonymous]

We spend about 2k each year on Halloween between candy bars, decorations and catered food for other parents. Of course the bars are full sized.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you really think the kids aren’t going to get enough? Do you think this makes you appear generous? It’s so unnecessary.

Do you live in a suboptimal neighborhood with your suboptimal attitude?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How old are all of you saying you only got full-sized as a kid? I’m 45 and don’t remember anything of the sort. It was all small candy for me in the 80s.

It’s less age than HHI. I grew up working class in the 80s and no one in my neighborhood could afford to give out full bars. Lots of lollipops and mini sized Tootsie Rolls.

But PPs who said that said that they got full size because the fun-size weren't yet on the market.

This says fun-sized came on the market in 1968.

https://time.com/5710428/fun-size-candy-history/

The only "fun size" we got when I was a kid were those little Hershey chocolate bars -- one plain, one "special dark," one with peanuts, one with rice krispy things, etc. Can't remember what they were called.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hey OP - one of my neighbors had a huge roll of dollar bills and handed singles out to each kid. The kids were BESIDE THEMSELVES. Just letting you know in case you had calmed down about the full size bars.

Good lord, what kind of tacky neighborhood do you live in?

OMG, I really hope they "made it rain"

It was gloriously tacky and I loved it! It is a very quiet neighborhood of tasteful houses, which made it even better.

[Anonymous]

I remember getting candy cigarettes for Halloween. They had powdered sugar on them so it looked like smoke when you blew on them!