Slog - Comments on When Candy Design Goes Wrong

Comment by Cato the Younger Younger

Cato the Younger Younger — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:53:20 -0800

WHERE CAN YOU GET THESE??? I WANT THEM NOW!!!!!

Comment by Banna

Banna — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:09:27 -0800

Those are unfortunate silhouettes or Cyrano de Bergerac.

Comment by LMSW

LMSW — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:12:51 -0800

Gotta get me some of those.

Comment by Mike in MO

Mike in MO — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:38:14 -0800

Un-be-fucking-lievable!!!!!!!!! That is the funniest thing I have seen in a LONG time...

Comment by Karlheinz Arschbomber

Karlheinz Arschbomber — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:41:31 -0800

In Danish gas station mini-marts there's a bag of intentionally rude gummi-candies called Silly-Koner, in the shape of boobs, penis, a fat butt, et al.

Comment by elenchos

elenchos — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:48:14 -0800

I don't get it.

Comment by DanFan

DanFan — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:52:48 -0800

That is so awesome. They had to have done it on purpose and just called them "lighthouses" to get them out on the shelves. I mean, why would lighthouses of all things have a huge market in the candy industry...? Too funny! I want some!

Comment by Michael

Michael — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:59:07 -0800

And the wrapper shows a burst around the lighthouse rather than the focused beam of light that usually is used to portray lighthouses

Comment by Balt-O-Matt

Balt-O-Matt — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:03:51 -0800

This is super duper.

Comment by Mr. Poe

Mr. Poe — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:16:27 -0800

I must admit, I have a soft side for dick & balls confectionery. But seriously, we should ask Haribo to make these. I can't be seen purchasing this no-name crap.

Comment by Greg

Greg — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:22:33 -0800

Get your mind out of the gutter!

Comment by RG

RG — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:25:08 -0800

Gotta get me some of those!

Comment by tiffany

tiffany — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:31:09 -0800

that had to be intentional...

Comment by Abby

Abby — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:49:41 -0800

I always did have an affinity for lighthouses.

Comment by kyle [TCBITR]

kyle [TCBITR] — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:52:05 -0800

hilarious!

Comment by Fnarf

Fnarf — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:57:31 -0800

You should see the gummi Parking Garages.

Comment by phanofdan

phanofdan — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:00:18 -0800

Does it help guide lost seamen?

Comment by Julie

Julie — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:06:36 -0800

Wow, just wow. In my mind I see these being sold in a gift shop on the coast of Maine. That makes it even funnier...

Comment by Sheryl

Sheryl — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:08:53 -0800

You can order a 1 lb box here:

http://stores.captainmartys.com/Detail.bok?no=2

Comment by Sheryl

Sheryl — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:12:06 -0800

And yes, I did order a box - for a work meeting, in fact.

A fine use of my big, whopping jury duty check, I think ($12 a day plus $0.30 for mileage).

Comment by COMTE

COMTE — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:04:50 -0800

Dang - I only got $10 a day for jury duty, plus a couple of bus coupons.

And who the hell thought "gummi lighthouses" was a good idea in the first place?

Comment by Sheryl

Sheryl — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:30:47 -0800

When you live in a city where public transport doesn't actually go downtown (or at least not within a couple of miles of the court house), they don't have a choice but to pay mileage.

Comment by Darcy

Darcy — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:29:18 -0800

You know what you can do with those is lay them out in a single layer on a cookie sheet with a raised edge, or in a baking dish, and then cover them almost all the way with vodka. Chill them in the freezer for a day and they'll soak up all the liquor, and then you'll have vodka lighthouse penises for your next party. Mmm.