Which candy is the most popular handout in your state on Halloween? I'm not sure I trust the methodology of this research but here it is. Make of it as you will.
While we're on the subject of Halloween Candy: I have frequently on this blog expressed my dislike for candy corn…and I still don't like the stuff. Readers send me a lot of jokes about candy corn and they seem unaware that around nine years ago, I gave up all candy as well as cookies, cakes, donuts, pies and anything else in the dessert category. So my feelings about candy corn now aren't that different from my feelings about M&M's, Hershey Bars, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Milky Ways, etc.
The difference — subtle though it may be — is that I can understand how people could love those other candies. I can't understand how anyone could like candy corn. It's like hearing, "Mmm…I love a decision mouthful of hot gravel!" But until I am granted the power to rid the planet of all food items I can't imagine ever eating, this shouldn't concern you. And if I ever do gain that power, candy corn is not even in the Top 20 on my list. Number one is, of course, cole slaw. And someday, you'll thank me for that.