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01 November 2018

Halloween observation. Lollipops are the favorite candy of the 5 and under set.

post by: arse_hat at: 18:47 | 9 comments

We gave out the variety mini chocolate bars and lollipops. Most every sub 5 year old commented on the lollipops.

I guess chocolate craving develops after the basic sugar one.

posted by arse_hat 01 November | 18:48

Very interesting because I wouldn't have expected that!

posted by mightshould 01 November | 19:04

Next year I'll mix lollipops in with the regular candy, and see what happens here!

posted by redvixen 03 November | 14:53

It has also occurred to me that they might like lollipops because they are a thing to do for a while while a chocolate bar is just pop in your mouth and chew.

posted by arse_hat 03 November | 16:51

My 4.5 year old has always loved chocolate the most. My 6 year old has never really liked chocolate.

posted by amro 03 November | 18:57

We were running out of candy really early. In desperation, we threw a few small bags of granola in the bowl. When kids came to the door, I gave them a choice between candy or a granola. Amazingly, they all chose the granola.

posted by Thorzdad 05 November | 08:44

That IS surprising.

posted by amro 05 November | 10:34

Maybe granola is appealing because it is something different than what everyone else is giving out?

posted by arse_hat 05 November | 11:40

I probably would've gone for granola for a change of pace, yeah.

Or... decoy treat - "Are you eating Halloween candy again?" "No mom, look it's just granola!" *snarfs down hidden chocolate*

posted by sysinfo v2.0 05 November | 14:55

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