"DOTS" .. that's what we called them as kids. i'd look "undignified" if I tried today, BUT .. i would still dig 'em
good one.
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"DOTS" .. that's what we called them as kids. i'd look "undignified" if I tried today, BUT .. i would still dig 'em
good one.
GJS
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Yup, "dots"! We had this candy shop called Crands Candy Castle out in Wardhouse Point, CONN which was in a huge brick colonial house.. dots were a mainstay... I also think they had massive influence on my drug experimentation in my teen years.. but uh, not in a bad way."DOTS" .. that's what we called them as kids. i'd look "undignified" if I tried today, BUT .. i would still dig 'em
"DOTS" .. that's what we called them as kids. i'd look "undignified" if I tried today, BUT .. i would still dig 'em
oh, i see today they are "candy buttons" .. that's a new one on me.
the "real" Dots were these I guess .. were never on the candy list at my house. no diss intended .. just never got into them.
If we wanted "gumdrops", they were scooped outta a jar by Old Man Jenkins from 1966-1971
Every now and then it's offered at World Market if you have one of those in your area. Beeman's too!
CanCritter
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anyone know where you can still get Beemans Gum?...
CanCritter
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outa stock...seems everyone is as there not makein it anymore...dang
http://www.blaircandy.com/search-results.html?query=beemans&x=7&y=24
Looks like they make it every other year.
The ones made in the 50's and 60's.
Warning .. if you are of a certain age, playing this video might give you an earworm. (owner wont let play here .. so ya gotta go to youtube to see it after you click the play button )
Warning .. if you are of a certain age, playing this video might give you an earworm.
(owner wont let play here .. so ya gotta go to youtube to see it after you click the play button )
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aside, my 30 year old kids could only name TWO of these characters .. somewhat incorrectly. "Tweetie" and "Bugsy"
Its cool .. I had no idea who/what Sponge Bob was before 5 years ago.
My kids and I DO have these "eeediots" in common -- to this day.
GJS
Senior Member
Those guys started the barely sensical cartoon genre. It's been mostly down hill since but I certainly enjoyed good ole Ren n Stimpy back in the day!
GJS
Senior Member
Oh man! those "dots" were tooth pullers!oh, i see today they are "candy buttons" .. that's a new one on me.
the "real" Dots were these I guess .. were never on the candy list at my house. no diss intended .. just never got into them.
If we wanted "gumdrops", they were scooped outta a jar by Old Man Jenkins from 1966-1971
holy cow .. you know it! i am fortunate to have retained all my adult teeth, probably because I didnt do these "soft" Dots as a kid.
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GJS
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I don't know how either but somehow after all the crap I ate as a kid, then the 12 years of no insurance musician lifestyle I still have all my teeth and have never had a cavity. Phew.
Twice a year .. but they aren't the same post bankruptcy
67Monaco
Old Man with a Hat
They weren't the same post 1986...
once a month -- can't break the habit. 400 calories each, so I only eat half and then pitch the rest.
my adult kids still like 'em .. but WONT eat 'em. "Dad, you know the shelf life is 30 years ... that can't be good for you".
Urban legend on that shelf life .. here's the deal: 45 days. Polysorbate 60 et. al.
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