Popular Candy The Year You Were Born
The 1920s: Candy Bars and Bubble Gum
The 1920s was the decade of the candy bar. Some of the most popular candy bars of the time were Baby Ruth, Milky Way, and Snickers. In addition to candy bars, bubble gum also became popular during this time period with brands such as Bazooka and Double Bubble.
The 1930s: Chocolate and Toffee
The 1930s was the decade of chocolate and toffee. Popular candy of the time included Butterfinger, 3 Musketeers, and Tootsie Rolls. Toffee candies also gained popularity during this time with brands such as Heath and Skor.
The 1940s: Hard Candy and Licorice
The 1940s was the decade of hard candy and licorice. Popular hard candies of the time included Lifesavers, Jolly Ranchers, and Lemonheads. Licorice also became a popular candy during this time period with brands such as Twizzlers and Good & Plenty.
The 1950s: Jawbreakers and Gummies
The 1950s was the decade of jawbreakers and gummies. Jawbreakers became a popular candy of the time with brands such as Everlasting Gobstoppers and Atomic Fireballs. Gummies also gained popularity during this time with brands such as Haribo and Trolli.
The 1960s: Pop Rocks and Nerds
The 1960s was the decade of Pop Rocks and Nerds. Pop Rocks, the candy that pops in your mouth, was first introduced during this time period. Nerds, the small, colorful candy, also became popular during this time.
The 1970s: Candy Bars and Lollipops
The 1970s was the decade of candy bars and lollipops. Some of the most popular candy bars of the time were Snickers, Kit Kat, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Lollipops also gained popularity during this time with brands such as Tootsie Pops and Blow Pops.
The 1980s: Sour Candy and Bubble Tape
The 1980s was the decade of sour candy and Bubble Tape. Sour candies such as Warheads and Sour Patch Kids became popular during this time. Bubble Tape, the long roll of bubble gum, was also introduced in the 1980s.
The 1990s: Gushers and Airheads
The 1990s was the decade of Gushers and Airheads. Gushers, the fruit-filled snack, was first introduced in 1991. Airheads, the chewy, fruit-flavored candy, also gained popularity during this time.
The 2000s: Chocolate and Sour Belts
The 2000s was the decade of chocolate and sour belts. Popular chocolate candies of the time included Reese's Pieces and Hershey's Cookies and Cream. Sour belts, also known as sour straws, gained popularity during this time with brands such as Sour Punch.
The 2010s: Chocolate and Gummy Worms
The 2010s was the decade of chocolate and gummy worms. Popular chocolate candies of the time included Kit Kat and Snickers. Gummy worms also gained popularity during this time with brands such as Trolli.
The 2020s: TBD
As we're still in the early years of the decade, it's uncertain what candy will become popular in the 2020s. Only time will tell!