Candy corn is the pineapple-on-pizza fight of Halloween treats, sparking debates every October. The candy’s bright colors and strong tie to fall make it an iconic staple, even for people who don’t eat it. Its very presence fuels the divide between fans who call it nostalgic and critics who insist it should stay out of the candy bowl.

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Following the yearly buzz over candy corn, memes and jokes flood social media. Posts mocking its texture or taste turn into a seasonal ritual that keeps it in the spotlight, whether Americans eat it or not.

A seasonal treat everyone recognizes

Candy corn has become a classic sign of fall, with its bright yellow, orange and white stripes resembling the colors of autumn and harvest displays. It appears in bowls at parties, office

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