Iam reminded of an experience that happened at my office many years ago.

At that time, my computer was stationed behind a counter very near the front door, it was late in the afternoon, and my sweet tooth had kicked in. I recall candy hopping from one desk to another looking for the right treat. Suddenly, my eyes landed on the familiar colored wrapping of a “Charms Blow Pop.”

Yes! I love those things with the chewing gum tucked inside.

I quickly discarded the wrapper, popped it in my mouth, and sat down at my computer to work. Now, you kinda know when you are getting close to the gum inside, so at that point I chomped down hard.

OUCH!!!!!! No gum!

It appears, I was the sucker in this instance, I had grabbed a “look-a-like” instead of the real thing. My co-worker sitting nearby noticed

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