Follies of the Madmen #521

Our candy is the only thing that offers solace to this hideous cyborg who lives a life of eternal anguish and pain.

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Posted By: Paul - Sat Dec 04, 2021
Category: Advertising | Candy

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Posted by Brian on 12/03/21 at 09:59 AM

Brian--I put up a defective version of this post, and then deleted it about ninety seconds later. Somehow, you managed to see and comment on the old post in that short interval! In any case, you'll see the new version has no link.

Posted by Paul on 12/04/21 at 07:09 AM

I suspect these were in direct competition with Walnettos. I loved those! It was my first instance of "brand consciousness" -- I was one of those kids who would eat anything, but I remember being severely disappointed when mom bought some caramels which weren't Walnettos.

Posted by Phideaux on 12/04/21 at 07:45 PM

Thanks, Paul! Actually, that little tugboat looks like he’s living his best life…

Posted by Brian on 12/10/21 at 12:36 PM

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