By now, you have probably seen Influenster’s article on the most popular Halloween candy by each state. Out of over 40,000 people on their site, candy corn was most popular in the most states while Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups was most popular overall.

Source: Influenster
Source: Influenster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But I, like probably many others, am a bit confused as to how they got the results of some other states. Something tells me this isn’t representative of everyone in the state.

For instance, I live near Hershey, Pennsylvania. You know, the town who is world renowned for Hershey chocolate. While Swedish Fish is good and all, I have never seen anyone in Pennsylvania, say that they were craving Swedish Fish. Maybe for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups but not Swedish Fish.

But look at some other states with just as puzzling results. Indiana and Virginia with Reese’s Pieces and not Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Pennsylvania and Louisiana with Swedish Fish, Georgia with Pixy Stix, New Jersey and North Dakota with Sour Patch Kids, some results were just making you wonder how they exactly came up with what candy was most popular in each state. Were there just two people in Minnesota randomly asked and because they said 100 Grand bar and then that became the favorite of the entire state?

You know what would have made this survey more accurate? If 40,000 kids were asked about what their favorite Halloween candy was instead of 40,000 adults who are not going to be Trick or Treating this Halloween. I mean, I love Halloween candy like every other adult but my demographic isn’t going to be the ones who are going door to door for this candy. Maybe ask the consumer what they want rather than asking the supplier. This is like asking 40,000 single people who don’t have children to name the best kind of family vehicle.

While it doesn’t say, I’m assuming this isn’t a scientific study. Let’s hope it isn’t because I’m sure some states would like to change their choice.

[Influenster]

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