Suggest a candy for our technology lounge
April 26, 2010 7:00 AM Subscribe
What is the next candy in this series? Atomic Fireballs, Lemonheads...
In the communal lounge at the center of about fifteen developers, we've got a bucket that is typically full of candy. We want it to last a while; it shouldn't be something people are going to grab handfuls of. But at the same time, we're not looking for showoff candy like Warheads or the like. Suggestions?
(Candy available individually wrapped and in bulk is preferred.)
In the communal lounge at the center of about fifteen developers, we've got a bucket that is typically full of candy. We want it to last a while; it shouldn't be something people are going to grab handfuls of. But at the same time, we're not looking for showoff candy like Warheads or the like. Suggestions?
(Candy available individually wrapped and in bulk is preferred.)
Gobstoppers? Jolly ranchers?
posted by plungerjoke at 7:06 AM on April 26, 2010
posted by plungerjoke at 7:06 AM on April 26, 2010
Best answer: Jawbreakers. I know they're called "jawbusters" now but everyone knows the correct name is Jawbreakers.
Root Beer Barrels
Tootsie Pops
Blow Pops
posted by Kangaroo at 7:10 AM on April 26, 2010
Root Beer Barrels
Tootsie Pops
Blow Pops
posted by Kangaroo at 7:10 AM on April 26, 2010
How about a 4 lb bag of Haribo Build-A-Burger?
Try this great Gummi Candy from Haribo your kids will find irresistible -Build-A-Burger! Gummi candies in this bag are in assorted shapes, including: bun with beef patty; tomato and cheese; lettuce and bun.
Also, when I was in Japan I remember buying some vegetable-themed gummy things (the carrot flavour was almost disconcertingly accurate; it had a real tuber flavour to it) but I have no idea how to get them outside of Japan.
posted by A Thousand Baited Hooks at 7:10 AM on April 26, 2010
Try this great Gummi Candy from Haribo your kids will find irresistible -Build-A-Burger! Gummi candies in this bag are in assorted shapes, including: bun with beef patty; tomato and cheese; lettuce and bun.
Also, when I was in Japan I remember buying some vegetable-themed gummy things (the carrot flavour was almost disconcertingly accurate; it had a real tuber flavour to it) but I have no idea how to get them outside of Japan.
posted by A Thousand Baited Hooks at 7:10 AM on April 26, 2010
Now and Laters?
posted by backseatpilot at 7:16 AM on April 26, 2010 [3 favorites]
posted by backseatpilot at 7:16 AM on April 26, 2010 [3 favorites]
Seconding Jawbreakers. Or Everlasting Gobstoppers.
Spree?
posted by sagwalla at 7:24 AM on April 26, 2010
Spree?
posted by sagwalla at 7:24 AM on April 26, 2010
Twizzlers come individually wrapped and are sold in bulk.
And they're yummy.
I'd suggest Starbursts, but think they might be too popular - well some of them - and you'll end up with a jar full of yellow ones.
posted by NoraCharles at 7:26 AM on April 26, 2010
And they're yummy.
I'd suggest Starbursts, but think they might be too popular - well some of them - and you'll end up with a jar full of yellow ones.
posted by NoraCharles at 7:26 AM on April 26, 2010
Those Boston Bean candies.
posted by mmmbacon at 7:31 AM on April 26, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by mmmbacon at 7:31 AM on April 26, 2010 [2 favorites]
Little box of Nerds
posted by stormpooper at 7:31 AM on April 26, 2010
posted by stormpooper at 7:31 AM on April 26, 2010
Red hots? Do they come individually wrapped?
Sour Patch whatevers
Blowpops (if they still make them) last a long time. I think lollipops in general are not a "grab a facefull" type of candy, and with the gum in blowpops it'll last even longer.
posted by thebazilist at 7:33 AM on April 26, 2010
Sour Patch whatevers
Blowpops (if they still make them) last a long time. I think lollipops in general are not a "grab a facefull" type of candy, and with the gum in blowpops it'll last even longer.
posted by thebazilist at 7:33 AM on April 26, 2010
What about the rest of the Ferrera Pan -head series? Appleheads, Grapeheads, Cherryheads, etc? (For us old folks, Johnny Apple Treats, Alexander the Grape, Cherry Chan).
posted by elsietheeel at 7:33 AM on April 26, 2010 [3 favorites]
posted by elsietheeel at 7:33 AM on April 26, 2010 [3 favorites]
Hi, Plutor!
I must speak up for Bit-O-Honey, which is just about my favorite.
Squirrel Nut Zippers are also good, though I think they are only regionally available.
posted by Dr. Wu at 7:41 AM on April 26, 2010
I must speak up for Bit-O-Honey, which is just about my favorite.
Squirrel Nut Zippers are also good, though I think they are only regionally available.
posted by Dr. Wu at 7:41 AM on April 26, 2010
Best answer: Does it just have to be candy? Bazooka bubble gum would be pretty cool. It comes with a small comic in the wrapper!
posted by Junior687 at 8:06 AM on April 26, 2010
posted by Junior687 at 8:06 AM on April 26, 2010
I vote Blow Pops. So satisfying when the candy has become thin enough to crunch and you bite down and you chew it into the gum. You really feel like you've accomplished something.
posted by A Terrible Llama at 8:10 AM on April 26, 2010
posted by A Terrible Llama at 8:10 AM on April 26, 2010
Dum Dums and Strawberry Bon Bons are two of my favorites.
posted by Metroid Baby at 8:18 AM on April 26, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by Metroid Baby at 8:18 AM on April 26, 2010 [1 favorite]
wherther's carmel things
posted by WeekendJen at 8:24 AM on April 26, 2010
posted by WeekendJen at 8:24 AM on April 26, 2010
SOUR BALLS
posted by lakersfan1222 at 8:57 AM on April 26, 2010
posted by lakersfan1222 at 8:57 AM on April 26, 2010
Nthing Ferrara Pan. The answer to your opening question is probably Boston Baked Beans.
posted by BeerFilter at 10:00 AM on April 26, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by BeerFilter at 10:00 AM on April 26, 2010 [1 favorite]
Smarties! (I happen to have a pocketful at the moment)
posted by in the methow at 10:18 AM on April 26, 2010
posted by in the methow at 10:18 AM on April 26, 2010
I am not going to recommend anything specific, but when I buy candy for the developers, I just go to the candy store, and grab anything that is individually wrapped including: ginger candy, butterscotch, peppermints, now and laters, laffy taffy, hershey kisses, etc. etc.
My only problem is that I am going through $10-20 dollars worth of candy a week.
posted by jasondigitized at 10:55 AM on April 26, 2010
My only problem is that I am going through $10-20 dollars worth of candy a week.
posted by jasondigitized at 10:55 AM on April 26, 2010
I have a strong association between all the Ferrara Pan candy and Hot Dog Gum. However, I can't find the non-cinnamon kind we used to buy. Boo!
posted by peep at 11:07 AM on April 26, 2010
posted by peep at 11:07 AM on April 26, 2010
Your goal is to offer candies that you work on for a while, but that won't sate your hunger. Our office candy-purchaser seems to have discovered the perfect combo of candies that are good, but not great. We have Dum-Dum pops, Goetze's caramel cremes, Werther's butterscotch, individually-wrapped Lifesavers, and Dubble Bubble. Every once in a while some mini boxes of Nerds show up, and that is a happy time.
posted by chowflap at 11:18 AM on April 26, 2010
posted by chowflap at 11:18 AM on April 26, 2010
Riesen. Dark chocolate and caramel... mmm.
What NoraCharles meant to say was leftover PINK Starburst. Yellow is delicious.
posted by emelenjr at 11:54 AM on April 26, 2010
What NoraCharles meant to say was leftover PINK Starburst. Yellow is delicious.
posted by emelenjr at 11:54 AM on April 26, 2010
leftover PINK Starburst.
Send 'em to me. I've never heard of such a thing! They are the rarest of all the Starburst colors!
posted by peep at 1:41 PM on April 26, 2010
Send 'em to me. I've never heard of such a thing! They are the rarest of all the Starburst colors!
posted by peep at 1:41 PM on April 26, 2010
Could you clarify if you're looking for something specifically difficult to eat in some way? A lot of the suggestions here are precisely the sort of thing that people can eat quickly and will take handfuls of (Jolly Ranchers and Now and Laters and Starburst and whatever), but I'm not sure if you want stuff that's spicy, or just takes a long time to eat, or what.
posted by Nattie at 3:38 PM on April 26, 2010
posted by Nattie at 3:38 PM on April 26, 2010
Lollipops of almost any description - Dum Dums, Tootsie Pops, Blow Pops, Life Saver Lollipops - do they still make Chupa Chups? I like those.
posted by ersatzkat at 7:33 PM on April 26, 2010
posted by ersatzkat at 7:33 PM on April 26, 2010
brach's strawberry bon bons candy....this is The One you seek....
posted by lakersfan1222 at 8:27 PM on April 26, 2010
posted by lakersfan1222 at 8:27 PM on April 26, 2010
How about some peppermints, or peppermint Lifesavers? Or sugarfree gum. Everybody likes fresh breath.
posted by theora55 at 8:48 PM on April 26, 2010
posted by theora55 at 8:48 PM on April 26, 2010
Response by poster: Nattie: "Could you clarify if you're looking for something specifically difficult to eat in some way? A lot of the suggestions here are precisely the sort of thing that people can eat quickly and will take handfuls of (Jolly Ranchers and Now and Laters and Starburst and whatever), but I'm not sure if you want stuff that's spicy, or just takes a long time to eat, or what."
Both of those are sort of the way we want to go. (Which is why I've marked jawbreakers and blow-pops as 'best answers'. Another thing about the Jolly Ranchers and such is that they are pretty typical "jar of candy" choices in my experience. Bazooka gum and Zotz are particularly great counter-examples.
posted by Plutor at 6:29 AM on April 27, 2010
Both of those are sort of the way we want to go. (Which is why I've marked jawbreakers and blow-pops as 'best answers'. Another thing about the Jolly Ranchers and such is that they are pretty typical "jar of candy" choices in my experience. Bazooka gum and Zotz are particularly great counter-examples.
posted by Plutor at 6:29 AM on April 27, 2010
i don't know if this is too pricey for you, but i loooove laura secord butterscotch lolly pops. and they last a pretty long time.
posted by janepanic at 6:33 PM on April 27, 2010
posted by janepanic at 6:33 PM on April 27, 2010
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