Lifestyles of the poor and nameless

*Yes, I know it's not Thursday yet....don't let the semantics stop you from reading the post*

Today's Throwback is dedicated to old school candy. I know I wasn't the only one chomping on Sour Powers, Now & Laters, Sour Patch Kids, Nerds, Tootie Frooties, Jolly Ranchers, Swedish Fish and---oh yes--- Pixie Sticks. And if you're a real candy connoisseur, then you must remember those candies that looked like mini soda-bottles made of wax.

Looking back at my level of candy consumption, it's a wonder that I am not diabetic. Even more astounding is the fact that I still have teeth. Do you remember those Pixie Sticks? Basically straws filled with colored sugar. Wow. And we used to go crazy for those.

I like to think that my candy consumption has gotten more sophisticated over the years. Although I don't eat "truffles", and I still enjoy "Mike & Ike's" from the local corner store, I find myself eating a lot more "old people candy": butterscotch disks, peppermint drops, cinnamon and ginger pieces and those hard strawberry candies that come in the red strawberry-like wrapper.

What ghetto candy are kids munching on the playground these days? Are they still dealing with candy? Or have they replaced candy with fattier foods?