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Dorval Sour Power Straws : Pink Lemonade

Reviewed by Jonny on May 23, 2012

I always have and always will love pink lemonade, despite the color being derived from Pepto Bismal

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Hi Chews: Starbursts Better Sleep with One Eye Open

Reviewed by Matty on Mar 5, 2012

Like Starbursts, Mamba and Now and Laters? Say Hi Chew to Generation Next.

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Sour Filled Electroshocks – Sometimes, it’s good that we can’t buy European candy. Like in this instance. Cause this aint good.

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 29, 2011

The original "Sweaty®" has some competition, and it's ugly.

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Rowntrees Pick & Mix – Candy Equivalent of “That Awesome Mix Tape” You Broke 4 Times and Taped Back Together

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 25, 2011

If you ever listen to me about anything, read this review. If you listen to low bit rate MP3s, then you also need to read this. If you already eat Rowntrees Pick & Mix and listen to lossless music, then..I have nothing to learn ya on.

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Lammes Habanero Pralines – Spice is Nice.

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 18, 2011

Did I just find the best spicy candy ever made? Did I actually find it? Did Matty? Will I continue to ask myself questions? Is anyone listening?

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Jolly Rancher Awesome Twosome Chews: No. Na’wesome.

Reviewed by Matty on Aug 15, 2011

I love Ranchers. Old school yummles. So it's perfectly logical for me to expect Rancher Chews - with the word "awesome" in the title - to be just that, no?

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Aunty Alice’s Apricots – Oddly Disturbing?

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 7, 2011

Ladies & germs, give it up for The Candy Gurus’ first South African candy review! Thanks to world traveller...

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Haribo Mini Color-Ado : I Bagged ‘em.

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 28, 2011

Last night I opened up a variety of Haribo I’ve never seen before : Mini Color-Rado. They’re...

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Gimbals Sour Lovers Mix – Welcome to my world.

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 8, 2011

Gimbals is all about the love. First came the “Cherry Lovers” mix (not my thing), then the “Honey...

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You’re Welcome : Here’s Bevmo Sour Strawberry Bites

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 8, 2011

I’m gonna toss all my normal pithy, cute crap to the wayside today folks. Strictly business. Being in the...

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Chimes Mango Ginger Chews : Boring or Yum?

Reviewed by Jonny on Jan 13, 2011

Tired of boring ginger candy, I was reluctant to try these...

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Fizzy Fast Laners As Told By Complainers

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 7, 2010

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Let’s Talk About Fizz, Baby, Let’s Talk About Foam & Me

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 30, 2010

If I foamed in your mouth, would you mind?

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Jujyfruits – Old School Stickiness = Ickiness?

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 17, 2010

You wanna talk old school? It doesn't get older (or stickier) than this.

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Airheads : Weak Name, Strong Candy

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 3, 2010

I've held back for years, until now. I bought my first Airhead.

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Koppers Sour Petite Fruits – Mystery Solved

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 27, 2010

Chewy, tart little fruit looking lovelies.

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Dorval Sour Belts-Trumped By A Puny Fruit Chew?

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 22, 2010

Dorval sour belts and straws are great-but the toss in throw-away candy they included stole the show

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Gimbal’s Cherry Lover’s – Nine Cherry Favorites

Reviewed by Scotty on Apr 11, 2010

These are well made, heart shaped Jelly Beanish chews in 9 distinct cherry flavors. I kind of dig them,. And as touted, I can really taste the cherry juice - and they are very juicy.

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The Candygurus Do Mexico

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 7, 2010

Mexico, thou hast forsaken us-up till NOW.

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Maoam Kracher – High End Mentos? Is That Even A Good Thing?

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 14, 2009

St. Barth's has hot girl everywhere and tons of excellent candy. You need to go.

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Tropical Stormz Tootsie Pops Lollipops, Fantasy Football Style

Reviewed by Mattyguru Jr. on Nov 11, 2009

$100 says you can't finish reading this review--it's THAT long.

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Chewy Extinguishers Promise Big Things…

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 18, 2009

Yes, I WANT to eat something so sour that I need extinguishing.

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Takin’ A Puff With King Leo

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 27, 2009

It's hard to get excited about a Grandma candy--or IS it?

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Nothing rhymes with “Wonka Kazoozles”, so … I can’t be clever.

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 21, 2009

Is it a gummy? A salve? Licorice? Hair Cream?

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I’m fantasizing about a Big Hunk! ZING!!!!

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 15, 2009

If it's big, AND it's a hunk, then usually that scares me.

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Abba Abba Ka-Zabba…I Wanna Reach Out & Grab Ya

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 3, 2009

Peanut Butter & Apples- A Classic Combo???

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Dollah Dollah Bill Y’all!

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 17, 2009

Nice coin slot!

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Take classic caramels. Now shake ‘em up. Keep shaking. Now eat.

Reviewed by Matty on Jun 9, 2009

Gourmet caramels that aint cheap. Are they really worth it?

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Tropical Chewy Lemonheads & Friends

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 5, 2009

Get ready for a re-calibration of expectations. These little balls of fury have everything going for them-in theory...

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Good & Fiery. Flame On…

Reviewed by Jonny on May 29, 2009

I love spicy food. I love candy. I love Good & Fruitys! This is a slam dunk...

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UK Sweets – The Fruit Salad Days

Reviewed by Matty on Apr 19, 2009

It's their duty to keep it fruity

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UK Sweets – Wham Bam No Thank You Maam

Reviewed by Matty on Apr 9, 2009

Irn Bru rocks. This stuff tastes exactly like it.

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UK Sweets – Eat A Black, Jack, Do it Again…

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 9, 2009

Review By : Jonny Last weekend my wife went to Las Cruces, New Mexico to visit her long time friend Kathleen, who...

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Ice Breakers Chewy Sours – Which Way Is This One Gonna Go?

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 3, 2009

Oh, snap! Check these out, yo...

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Radberry Assorted Now and Laters Officially Not Rad

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 15, 2009

If you're gonna name your candy "rad", then it better deliver.

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Bob Marley and Me, Just Chasin’ Some Skittles Crazy Cores Crazy Baldheads. No Big Whoop.

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 14, 2009

Crazy? Or just not sane? OR, just not good?

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Razzles….First They’re Candy, Then They’re Gum, Then They’re Shitty!”

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 5, 2009

Is it gum or candy? More importantly, why the hell was I so obsessed with these as a kid?

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Don’t tell Dr. Drew: I’m addicted to Coke! (bottles)

Reviewed by Matty on Feb 27, 2009

Not all gummi coke bottles are created equal. Haribo ain't run-of-the-mill cola taste. Plus the texture is delish.

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Blue Razamatazz Sour Punch Straws

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 24, 2009

I used to love these things. How are they now?

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Swedish Fish: It’s The Aqua Life

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 14, 2009

Ahh, the Swedes.

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Mentos – The “Freshmaker”, or just plain borefest?

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 2, 2009

Not quite as charming as their commercials.

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You say “Haribo Fruit Wheels”, I say “Rotella”, let’s call the whole thing off……

Reviewed by Jonny on Jan 31, 2009

Wheels in my mouth, keep on turnin'...

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Mike and Ike Berry Blast: Ground Control to Major Tum

Reviewed by Matty on Jan 27, 2009

The boys are back with more colors and flaves. Are they really any good or are they just your general grocery store confection?

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Haribo Gold Bears: Not Unlike Sex

Reviewed by Matty on Jan 10, 2009

Seriously - I'd make candy love to these things.

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Sour Starburst

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 7, 2008

Meet the competition.

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Yogurt Dots — the healthy candy?

Reviewed by Matty on Dec 6, 2008

Creamy like cream and fruity like fruit. I kinda liked these actually and I kinda didn't! Nothing like the ol' "Yeah it's fine," comment to get people buyin' !

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