# Do You Like Gummis? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 12, 2011, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666 "2011-05-12T16:01:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Markxxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/1 "2011-05-12T16:01:07Z")
I had a temp job in a store awhile back and one of the last things I had to do before the store closed was to restock the candy. And of all the candies, we always ran out of gummi products. Whether they were gummi worms, gummi fish, gummi computers, etc etc So my question is do you like gummi products? If so how much? Do you like them more than other products? I must admit I HATE them and I can’t understand why anyone would choose gummi over a chocolate bar or a pack of chips or whatever. ---
**Author:** ![Athena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/35a633/32.png) [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/2 "2011-05-12T16:15:30Z")
I love 'em, as long as they’re real gummis. Occasionally you’ll get gummi-like gel candies that are gross. But real Haribo-esque gummis? Divine. ---
**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/3 "2011-05-12T16:26:03Z")
> [@Athena](#): > > I love 'em, as long as they’re real gummis. Occasionally you’ll get gummi-like gel candies that are gross. But real Haribo-esque gummis? Divine. This. ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/4 "2011-05-12T16:33:53Z")
> [@Athena](#): > > I love 'em, as long as they’re real gummis. Occasionally you’ll get gummi-like gel candies that are gross. But real Haribo-esque gummis? Divine. I’m the opposite. I won’t touch actual gelatin-based gummis, but I like Swedish Fish and love Fruit Gels and Juicy Jellies. ---
**Author:** ![Markxxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/5 "2011-05-12T16:41:56Z")
> [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](#): > > I’m the opposite. I won’t touch actual gelatin-based gummis, but I like Swedish Fish and love Fruit Gels and Juicy Jellies. Swedish fish were the biggest sellers, I couldn’t keep enough of them on the shelf ---
**Author:** ![Terraplane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@Terraplane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terraplane)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/6 "2011-05-12T17:16:04Z")
> [@Athena](#): > > I love 'em, as long as they’re real gummis. Occasionally you’ll get gummi-like gel candies that are gross. But real Haribo-esque gummis? Divine. Yes, the Haribo gummis are great. The gold bears and happy colas are my favorite candies. Other brands not so much. ---
**Author:** ![Azeotrope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/0ea827/32.png) [@Azeotrope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Azeotrope)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/7 "2011-05-12T17:28:39Z")
I like them fine, although they’re not my favorite candy. I normally go for the chocolate but sometimes I want something fruit flavored. ---
**Author:** ![Irishman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b487fb/32.png) [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/8 "2011-05-12T17:33:41Z")
Ugh. This is candy? I don’t understand the appeal. My nephew used to get Fruit Snaks as his nightly treat. When I went to visit, they politely shared with me, so I got a whole pack for myself. Blech. I ate a couple then disappeared and didn’t finish them. I don’t understand the appeal. At least with gummi worms, I understand the fun value of eating “worms”. But I don’t like the texture, don’t like the flavor, and they’re not particularly sweet. Never liked Fruit Rollups either. ---
**Author:** ![sachertorte](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sachertorte/32/3727_2.png) [@sachertorte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sachertorte)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/9 "2011-05-12T17:38:24Z")
I can see how the texture could put people off. I like them, but don’t love them. I prefer swedish fish because I like the taste better and they are more chewy than gummy. Closer to Mochi, which I also enjoy. The best gummibears I ever had were purchased in Germany. So SOFT! Tasty too. ---
**Author:** ![aruvqan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aruvqan/32/2891_2.png) [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/10 "2011-05-12T17:38:38Z")
I don’t like the mouthfeel of gummi anything - and to be honest I really don’t like most candies, they are to sweet. I prefer fresh fruit when I want something sweet. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/11 "2011-05-12T17:48:01Z")
Not really a fan. I am closer to will never eat them than anything, but I can’t really say never. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/12 "2011-05-12T18:07:33Z")
Honestly, I usually have trouble not finishing any container of gummies that I buy in a single sitting. Even a pound or more is totally plausible, even if I know it’s going to make me sick. For this reason, I have to buy them in small quantities. God, I love gummi candies. ---
**Author:** ![Scumpup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/13 "2011-05-12T18:12:18Z")
The mineral oil coating that keeps them from sticking together gives me the shits. So, no I don’t like gummis. ---
**Author:** ![mrklutz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ebca7d/32.png) [@mrklutz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrklutz)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/14 "2011-05-12T18:13:52Z")
I have a sweet tooth, but I’m not a big chocolate fan. Fresh, soft gummi bears are one of my favorites. I will devour way too many in a sitting. ---
**Author:** ![Athena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/35a633/32.png) [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/15 "2011-05-12T18:19:44Z")
Also really good are those gummi lifesavers. Yum yum yum. I used to eat those by the package back when my pancreas could handle them. Now, not so much. ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/16 "2011-05-12T18:30:35Z")
I like gummis but I LOVE the sour ones like sour patch kids or sour gummi worms. My local grocery shop has the sour ones right up by the register. I keep a stock of them. ---
**Author:** ![Jaledin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Jaledin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaledin)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/17 "2011-05-12T18:56:17Z")
Eh, I guess as far as sweets go they’re OK. I’d never search them out, and wouldn’t eat one if it were available and I could avoid being rude by refusing. Mentos, though, are the first candy I’ve eaten since I was under six years old – and I got to ask the cute woman sitting behind me on the bus, “Mento?” She said no. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/18 "2011-05-12T19:03:46Z")
I like them, but I have real sensitive teeth with deep grooves, so the gum gets stuck inside the grooves and makes my teeth hurt like crazy. So usually I will see some gummis and be all “mmm gummis!” then eat a few then my mouth hurts like omgfuckOW! and I gotta stop eating gummis. ---
**Author:** ![Pine\_Fresh\_Scent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/43a26b/32.png) [@Pine\_Fresh\_Scent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pine_Fresh_Scent)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/19 "2011-05-12T20:40:09Z")
I don’t like peaches or peach flavor, but the best gummis I’ve ever had was a bag of peach gummi loops last month. You know, the ones coated in big sugar crystals? I ate the whole bag in a day’s work. Now that I think about it, it was more like one hour. If shame has a taste it must be that of either a whole bag of peach gummi loops or a box of Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies. ---
**Author:** ![dangermom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e274bd/32.png) [@dangermom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dangermom)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666/20 "2011-05-12T23:00:07Z")
I like a few particular kinds–Haribo pesetos and the grapefruit especially, but I can take or leave most kinds. If it’s a Haribo bag, I’ll at least give it a good try. And then the little jingle will stay in my head for hours. Luk op for noget godt, luk up for Haribo–den er go’! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-gummis/581666.md?page=2)