They come every year, without fail: the witches, the ghosts and the superheroes who ring our doorbells. They stand there holding pumpkin baskets shouting “Trick or Treat!” and snarling, no doubt, under their plastic faces. You better be prepared. These little monsters (and pirates and princesses) have expectations, and they expect them to be met or else…

Candy Corn

The number one offense in Halloween candy. According to the National Confectioners’ Association, candy companies will produce nearly 35 million pounds of corny candy this year. So by my estimation, about 30 million pounds will be immediately tossed, and 5 million pounds will be tasted and then spit out. I was shocked to discover that the leading ingredient in candy corn is not toenail clippings. Who knew?

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