A Salute to Rainbow Twizzlers - The Gayest Candy of Them All?

Although I've had them on a number of occasions, it wasn't until recently that it dawned on me that multi-hued Twizzlers corresponded closely to the colors of the Gay Pride rainbow flag.  And after doing research on the topic of candy, I came to the conclusion that this line extension of Twizzlers licorice makes it the most gay-friendly candy on the market.  (I also learned that a "twizzler" is an urban term for a homosexual.)  Although they've been sold for a number of years, rainbow Twizzlers have somehow managed to escape the wrath of anti-gay groups.

And here are the other contenders for the "Gay-Friendly" title:

 

• Good & Fruity - Like rainbow colored Twizzlers, another line extension, this one of Good'n Plenty.  Its name and hot pink-colored box make it a no-brainer.

 

 

• Pixie Sticks - It goes without saying, doesn't it?  Lik-A-Maid falls into the same category, i.e. "tongue candies".  Perhaps in an attempt to de-sexualize it, the candy has been renamed Lik-M-Maid.

 

 

• Long Boys - Need I explain?

 

 

• Whoppers - What else could it be referring to?  "Low Hangers" was another possible brand name, but it didn't test as well with consumers.

 

 

• Ike & Mike - There's no truth to the rumor that the candy was originally called Bruce & Jason.

 

 

 

• Candy Necklaces/Buttons - With our innate sense of fashion, many of us were no doubt drawn to this confection as children.

 

  

 

• Big Hunk - Despite its name it isn't a steroid-infused chocolate bar.  Rather, it's roasted peanuts covered in honey-sweetened nougat.

• And we finish with Nips. I think the following product description from the brand's website perfectly captures how enticing nips can be:  

For people who need a break from life's little irritations, NIPS® is the rich and creamy hard candy that provides a soothing diversion. Each NIPS candy has its own distinct and truly satisfying flavor. This hard candy is known for its smooth, creamy texture and bite-size eat with an unmistakable hint or "nip" of flavor – hence the name "NIPS".

 

 

There it is, an ode to the nipple.  A soothing "diversion" indeed.

 

Comments

[tg]

I always loved candy necklaces. The fact that they come in rainbow colors sets them apart. Otherwise they would just be another strand of puka shells!

Have you seen the rainbow Oreo?
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jun/26/business/la-fi-mo-gay-pride-oreo-20120626

[Rob]

Yes, I read about these Oreos but I didn't see them in any stores here. However, I have purchased strawberry milkshake Oreos with their gay-appropriate pink filling - delicious!