National Candy Day 2015: Top 5 Worst Foods for Your Sweet Tooth

Today is National Candy Day 2015. And while there are so many wonderfully delicious candies that we can talk about – given that Halloween just happened and we're still gorging on them chocolates – let's instead focus on the ones that are, well, embarrassing to even call candy.

You know the ones; they're the kinds that make your sweet tooth a little ... sour.

GOOD 'N PLENTY

A photo posted by @themissmiss on Sep 19, 2015 at 11:52am PDT

Honestly, we've never seen anyone stop at a local bodega, Duane Reade or CVS and ask the cashier, "Excuse me, but do you have any Good 'N Plenty?" Do you know why we've never seen that? Because Good 'N Plenty candies are terrible.

RUNTS

A photo posted by @gojisbedford on Jun 28, 2015 at 6:05am PDT

Honestly, what are these? Sadly we're not too sure of the answer, but we do know that you can purchase a 5-lb pack of this horribly vile candy over on Amazon for under $20. Which is great if you're looking to trip someone chasing you in the street. But if you're looking to eat them, well, we pray for you.

DOTS

A photo posted by Nicolas Santino Herbetko (@thetrueitaliantino) on Oct 18, 2015 at 9:20am PDT

Yes, apparently these are something other than a synonym for the period punctuation. Surely you've seen them; they're usually at your local market—and they're never sold out.

COW TALES

A photo posted by Cow Tales (@cowtalescandy) on Nov 2, 2015 at 10:27am PST

Caramel and cream sound appealing but when you're eating it like you would a Slim Jim, it's just unappetizing.

MIKE AND IKES

A photo posted by BcB (@vampkoolaide) on Oct 2, 2015 at 5:18pm PDT

Never had 'em, but again, we've never heard anyone ask for a box, or bag, of Mike and Ikes. Just a thought.

What candies made your list? Let us know below or on Twitter with the hashtag #NationalCandyDay.