GUM
What bubble gum brand, introduced in 1947 and popularized in the 1950s, is known for its comic strip wrappers?
Bazooka Bubble Gum>> was introduced shortly after World War II and reportedly was named after the bazooka, a new weapon used to destroy tanks during the war.
What candy-coated gum’s name is derived from a Spanish word for “sticky stuff ”
Chiclets Chiclets, like other gum, were originally made from chicle, which translates to “sticky stuff ” in English
Which frozen dessert, introduced in the 1960s, was celebrated for its convenience and included swirls of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry
Neapolitan ice cream The first original flavors were pistachio, vanilla, and cherry, inspired by the colors of the Italian flag.
Which candy bar, introduced in 1967, features a biscuit base topped with caramel and covered in milk chocolate and is known for its “Two for me, none for you” tagline
Twix The Twix bar was first introduced in the UK and several other European countries as the “Raider,” but it was changed to Twix in 1991 to match the American branding of the bar
What candy, introduced in 1939, features a crunchy, malted milk center covered in a milk chocolate coating and is often sold in theater-sized boxes
Whoppers Whoppers were first introduced as “Giants” and were rebranded in 1949
In the 1960s, which gum brand became one of the first to introduce sugar-free gum in the United States?
Trident >> was marketed as beneficial for dental health because it helped increase saliva production, which can neutralize acid and prevent tooth decay
What classic gelatin desert became a household staple in the 1950s
Jell-O There is an entire museum dedicated to Jell-O in Le Roy, New York, where it was invented.
Which cake, made with sweetened cream cheese and canned cherries, was a popular treat in the 1960s
Cherry Cheesecake National Cherry Cheesecake Day is celebrated on April 23 every year
What iconic chocolate bar, introduced in the 1900 and famous for its simple milk-chocolate taste, is often referred to as “The Great American Chocolate Bar”
Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar. Milton Hershey ran a successful caramel company before experimenting with milk and chocolate, which shifted his focus.
Which candy bar, introduced in the 1920s, is known for its combination of peanuts, caramel, and nougat and is often mistakenly associated with a famous baseball player
Baby Ruth The Baby Ruth candy bar was said to be named after Ruth Cleveland, the daughter of President Grover Cleveland.
Which gum, introduced in the 1950s, became known for its long-lasting flavor and was advertised as “double your pleasure, double your fun”?
Doublemint Gum Jayne and Joan Boyd were the first “Doublemint Twins” in the brand’s long?running “double”
What layered dessert, featuring cake, custard, and fruit, became especially popular at parties in the 1960s
Trifle The Italian variation is called zuppa inglese, which features sponge cake and is layered with pastry cream.
Which popular candy bar, introduced in 1932 and widely enjoyed in the 1950s, consists of nougat topped with caramel and covered in milk chocolate?
Mars bar From 1939 to 1945, Mars bars were distributed to troops in the UK and prisoners of war in Germany
Which chocolate bar, originally introduced in the UK in 1935 and later launched in the United States in 1969, is known for its distinctive wafer layers and the slogan “Have a break, have a…”
KitKat. Nestlé owns KitKat in most countries, while the Hershey Company has the rights to manufacture and sell KitKat in the United States.
Which candy, introduced in 1949, consists of small, colorful, fruit-flavored tablets that are often packaged in cylindrical rolls
Smarties In 2021, Nestlé announced that Smarties would be sold in recyclable paper packaging to help reduce plastic waste
What iconic gum brand introduced the first commercially available bubble gum tape in the 1988
Hubba Bubba >> Bubble Tape made it easy to tear off just the right amount for the bubble you wanted to make. The brand’s biggest selling point was that it was less sticky, making it easier to blow large bubbles without the gum sticking to your face.
What popular 1950s dessert is flipped before serving, placing the fruit on top?
Pineapple upside-down cake. Canned pineapple became widely available in the early 1900s, thanks to the Dole Company. This accessibility— and its affordability—made the upside?down baked dessert more popular
What candy, introduced in 1940, features a peppermint center covered in dark chocolate and is known for its minty flavor?
York Peppermint Pattie They were named after York, Pennsylvania, where the York Cone Company was based. Hershey bought the York company in 1988.
What candy, first introduced in 1925, is a caramel lollipop known for its long-lasting chew and was originally called the Papa Sucker
Sugar Daddy The lesser known Sugar Mama was a chocolate-covered caramel version of the Sugar Daddy
Which controversial candy with a chalky texture was often sold in packs with branding similar to actual tobacco products
Candy cigarettes Over the years, candy cigarettes were rebranded as candy sticks to reduce their controversial nature
Which chewing gum brand, introduced by Wrigley in 1893, is known for its distinct fruity flavor and was heavily marketed in the 1960s with the slogan “The taste is gonna move ya”
Juicy Fruit >A pack of Juicy Fruit gum became the first product ever scanned using a Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode, at a Marsh Supermarket in Ohio in 1974.
Which cold dessert, made with layers of cake and ice cream, was a showstopper at 1960s dinner parties?
Baked Alaska defies the expectations that ice cream would melt when put in the oven thanks to the meringue covering, which helps trap the air to act as an insulator
What out-of-this-world chocolate bar features a unique combination of milk chocolate and a smooth, creamy center
Milky Way>> Frank Mars created the candy bar in 1923. In 1926, two varieties were available: chocolate nougat with milk chocolate coating and vanilla nougat with a dark-chocolate coating. Now, there are many different varieties of Milky Ways.
What candy, known as the oldest branded candy in the United States, features a licorice center coated in pink-and-white candy shells
Good & Plenty>> rose in popularity thanks to its mascot, Choo-Choo Charlie, a fictional train engineer who powered his engine with the candies.
What is Richards favorite snack?
COOKIES!!!