Do people actually like Circus Peanuts?

A recent foray into a Colorado hobby store prompted me to remember how gross Circus Peanuts are. My cousin and I went to the store to buy some model rockets, which are wicked fun I might add. As we were preparing to checkout my cousin quickly perused the candy near the checkout. Seeing that I am never one to deny my sweet tooth, I, too, took in the Hobby Lobby candy selection. As I scanned the available carbohydrate concoctions, I saw what I consider to be one of the grossest candies this side of black licorice: Circus Peanuts.



Not only do Circus Peanuts taste terrible, they have a gross spongy texture. You may be saying, "Well, duh. They're basically marshmallows." Well guess what, I'm not a huge fan of marshmallows either.

As we were checking out, I made a comment about how gross I thought Circus Peanuts. To my amazement, the woman working at the checkout said they actually sold a fair share of Circus Peanuts. Needless to say I was shocked. However, what she said next partially affirmed my sentiments on the red-headed step-child of the candy aisle. She said that one or two on occasion were not bad, but when pushed further she agreed that consuming an entire package in a short span of time would not be a satisfying endeavor. Of course, the problem with a marshmallow candy is that if you let it sit, it will quickly go stale.

What this anecdotal evidence suggests is that Circus Peanuts should be sold in 2 packs, and even that might be too great of a quantity. And because a two-pack of Circus Peanuts does not represent a sound production or marketing strategy, the folks at Brach's or whoever makes those hideous "treats" should simply cease production all together.