I’ve done some pondering on this topic over the years. Not quite an exhaustive list, but “trends” I see from the kiddo’s baskets.
Tier A
That’s it, that’s all. The Elite. There are none higher.
◊ Kit-Kat
◊ Twix
Tier B
Most other chocolate-based goodies
◊ Reese’s Cups
◊ Snickers (all varieties)
◊ M&M’s
◊ Hershey’s (all varieties)
◊ Nestle Crunch
◊ Butterfinger
◊ Take 5
◊ Whatchamacallit
◊ Caramello
◊ Milky Way
◊ Peppermint Patty
◊ Junior Mints
◊ Rolo’s
Tier C
The non-chocolate, fruity candies.
◊ Skittles
◊ Starburst
◊ Life Savers
◊ Jolly Ranchers
◊ Laffy Taffy
◊ Air Heads
Tier D
Lame stuff that’s just barely enough to keep you from getting egged.
◊ Pretzels
◊ Potato Chips
◊ Suckers
◊ Tootsie Rolls
◊ Twizzlers
◊ Gummy Bears (anything Gummy, for that matter)
◊ Any other hard candy (e.g. Gobstoppers, Fireballs)
Tier F
Stuff the kids bring back that gets immediately handed back out to late-hour trick-or-treaters when we run out of real candy.
◊ Milk Duds
◊ Whoppers
◊ Almond Joy / Mounds
◊ Smarties
◊ Nerds
◊ Necco Wafers
◊ Bit O’Honey
Tier X
The “Fruitcake of Halloween” – you give this stuff to people you don’t like.
◊ Candy Corn (includes Pumpkins, etc.)
Kit Kat
M & Ms are pretty great
@lumpthar My choice. Certainly better than chocolate-covered ants.
Something gummy
Twix!
Hershey’s Special Dark minis
@heartny Extra Dark Chocolate Lindor Truffles
@macromeh I love those too, but unfortunately I don’t expect to see them in my Halloween stash.
I’ve done some pondering on this topic over the years. Not quite an exhaustive list, but “trends” I see from the kiddo’s baskets.
Tier A
That’s it, that’s all. The Elite. There are none higher.
◊ Kit-Kat
◊ Twix
Tier B
Most other chocolate-based goodies
◊ Reese’s Cups
◊ Snickers (all varieties)
◊ M&M’s
◊ Hershey’s (all varieties)
◊ Nestle Crunch
◊ Butterfinger
◊ Take 5
◊ Whatchamacallit
◊ Caramello
◊ Milky Way
◊ Peppermint Patty
◊ Junior Mints
◊ Rolo’s
Tier C
The non-chocolate, fruity candies.
◊ Skittles
◊ Starburst
◊ Life Savers
◊ Jolly Ranchers
◊ Laffy Taffy
◊ Air Heads
Tier D
Lame stuff that’s just barely enough to keep you from getting egged.
◊ Pretzels
◊ Potato Chips
◊ Suckers
◊ Tootsie Rolls
◊ Twizzlers
◊ Gummy Bears (anything Gummy, for that matter)
◊ Any other hard candy (e.g. Gobstoppers, Fireballs)
Tier F
Stuff the kids bring back that gets immediately handed back out to late-hour trick-or-treaters when we run out of real candy.
◊ Milk Duds
◊ Whoppers
◊ Almond Joy / Mounds
◊ Smarties
◊ Nerds
◊ Necco Wafers
◊ Bit O’Honey
Tier X
The “Fruitcake of Halloween” – you give this stuff to people you don’t like.
◊ Candy Corn (includes Pumpkins, etc.)
Reese’s cups. There really is no other answer.
Peanut Chews
100 Grand minis
Necco wafers, wax bottles and of course candy corn.
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