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Who Wants Some Boomer Candy?

Every Halloween, kids hit the streets and come home with a haul of candy favorites like Snickers, Reese’s, and Skittles. But once the top-tier treats are gone, you're usually left staring at the mysterious leftovers at the bottom of the bag. You know the ones: the old-school candies that have been around for decades, and in some cases, more than a century. They're often labeled "Boomer Candy," and while some people love them, others can't wait to trade them away. The Takeout recently ranked a bunch of Boomer Candy from worst to best, with Tootsie Rolls landing squarely in last place. Here's how the full ranking shook out.

1.Werther's Original

2.Laffy Taffy

3.Milk Duds

4.Cinnamon Jawbreakers

5.Butterscotch

6.Starburst

7.Cinnamon Discs

8.Smarties

9.Root Beer Barrels

10. Strawberry Bon Bons

11. Peppermints

12. Candy Corn

13. Tootsie Rolls


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