Candy Store recently published the findings of a comprehensive study on America’s favorite candies, analyzing seventeen years of data to determine the top sweet treat in each state. Their discoveries shed light on Connecticut's preferences, we need medical help!

WRKI and WINE logo
Get our free mobile app

First let's look at the national leaders, these are the top candies according to Americans:

1. M&M's

2. Reese's Cups

3. Sour Patch Kids

4. Skittles

5. Starburst

6. Hot Tamales

7. Candy Corn

8. Hershey's Kisses

9. Hershey Mini Bars

10. Butterfingers

Candy Store
Candy Store
loading...

What was Connecticut's favorite snack? Almond Joy. WHAT THE HELL!? I think this is a cry for help. We need a team of scientists to come in and test the soil, the power lines and our individual brains to see how so many people, made so many poor decisions in the same place. Almond Joy stinks.

Connecticut's Top 3 Favorite candies:

1. Almond Joy - Devil Turd

2. Milky Way

3. M&M's

Our neighbors in New York love Sour Patch kids the most.

Candy Store
Candy Store
loading...

Halloween Candy Facts from the Study:

  • 172 million Americans celebrate Halloween
  • 32% of all Halloween purchases are made online
  • The top costumes fro pets are pumpkin and hot dog
  • Among those who celebrate Halloween, 95% will purchase candy
  • They will spend about $31.69 on average
  • Most Halloween shopping is done the first 2 weeks of October.
  • In Oregon, full-sized candy bars are the norm for trick-or-treaters to receive
  • Overall Halloween spending is expected to be $11.6B in 2022
  • Over 50% of parents stash some Halloween candy to enjoy later in the year

P.S. Who studies candy for 17 years? Do you think the other researchers that study dengue fever and climate change ridicule them?

Check out the Ethan, Lou & Large Dave Podcast on Apple and Spotify

7 of The Most Annoying Left Turns In Greater-Danbury

Driving in Connecticut can feel like a nightmare some days and it can be made even scarier when you have to make a left. These are SOME (7) of the most annoying and dangerous left turns in the Greater Danbury area. 

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano

The Haunting of Torrington's Yankee Pedlar Inn

5 Things That Get Under the Skin of Connecticut Natives

Here are the 5 Most Common Things That Annoy Every Connecticut Resident.

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano

More From WRKI and WINE