My parents never let me have candy when I was younger, so when I noticed people were handing free 90s candies, I had to grab some. Here’s my thoughts:
Push Pop
“Is it the push, is it the pop, is it the top?” These questions are asked in the Push Pop commercial. While I believe the candy is just as fun as the commercial, the packing is not very practical. I have to push the candy all of the way up for it to stay. It would have been more effective if I could twist out the candy, though I am not sure if “Twist Pop” has a ring to it. At least, I can put the lid on and save it for later. However, I am mostly disappointed that the clip did not grip onto my clothes like shown in the commercial.
Ring Pop
Ring Pop – It’s a lollipop without a stick! I like this one better than the Push Pop because I could wear it on my finger while I was typing my essay. Though after a while it did feel odd, because the blueberry flavor tasted like a blue Jolly Rancher, so I did not want my candy glued to a ring. A Jolly Rancher also would have been easier to eat, because having a candy on my finger can be distracting.
Baby Bottle Pop
I saved the best for last. The packaging is more practical than the Push Pop and the Ring Pop. Though it is strange how there is a powder that I can put on top of the lollipop. Why do I need sugar on top of sugar? It does make me feel sick knowing that I am consuming so much sugar and that says a lot coming from someone with a sweet tooth.
I had fun trying out all these candies, but I can see why my parents never let me have them. I don’t need any more sugar in my diet, but it is “sweet” turning a childhood dream into reality.