Ben East Books

Tag: candy

  • No Joking, Dum-Dum

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    Ben East
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    This morning I received the bad news in the form of an email signed, “Sincerely Yours, Dum-Dums.” The disappointment? Dum-Dums lollipops Save Wraps Program is coming to an end! Now, I’m no distinguished and orderly candy wrapper saver (I’m no distinguished or organized anything), but the message did send my already quarantined spirits spiraling ever…

  • The Mars Boycott

    The Mars Boycott

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    Ben East
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    Halloween is here and I’m taking a stand. I will eat nothing wrapped in orange, brown, yellow, or gold. I declare Mars and the rest of Candy Corp America persona non grata in my home! Here’s  why: The average child eats about 3 cups of sugar and 7,000 calories on Halloween. They’d have to walk approximately…