6 Of Our Favorite Candies of the 1960s; I Wish They Still Made Number 5!
The flavors and scents bring back so many memories: going to the corner store after school, the teacher’s prizes for doing well, and the pennies saved up to go to the candy store. These are some of our favorite candies from the 1960s.
2) Zagnut
These crunchy bars, made with coconut and peanut brittle, were always a favorite. The name is strange and the verdict is still out on how exactly this candy got its name. Though they contain no chocolate, Zagnuts do contain a small amount of cocoa. Who would have thought?
1) Fruit Stripe Gum
The catchy song and the animated zebra character were not the only things to love about this gum. The great flavor (which was always destined to fade away quickly despite claims of longevity), the smell, and the fake tattoos were all a part of the experience. Watch a wild and wacky Fruit Stripe commercial below.
Although we loved eating candy, that was only a small part of our childhood. If you’re like us and you grew up in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, here are 13 things that will definitely bring back cherished memories! Just click the next page button to see more.
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