Most Hated Halloween Candy

As Halloween approaches, so does the age-old debate about the least-loved treats in the trick-or-treat bag.

From those that make kids and adults alike grimace to those with an infamous reputation, these are the most despised Halloween candies this year according to Shiny Smile Veneers, who surveyed over 1000 people.

Percentage of people who hate receiving this candy: 10.7%

Lemonheads are a “you either love ’em or hate ’em” item — there’s no real in between. 

Fans of this sour to sweet candy are ride or die, but generally, they’re not considered a major Halloween score. 

Percentage of people who hate receiving this candy: 10.9%

Gum is always fun, but not necessarily on Halloween.

Dubble Bubble comes in a few flavors — original (classic pink), pink-lemonade, Blue-Razz, apple, sour cherry, crape, and watermelon, but it doesn’t hold onto them for more than a few chews. 

Percentage of people who hate receiving this candy: 11.4%

Laffy Taffy sticks to your teeth to the degree that the experience of eating it is almost not worth it. While it does come in a few different flavors (strawberry and banana being the best of them), all of it feels like it tastes basically the same, despite that variation.

Percentage of people who hate receiving this candy: 12.9%

While Smarties are an an inexpensive Halloween treat, there’s not much to them.

These fruity, tart candies are called “dry, chalky and tiny” by those who don’t like them. However, there are bigger Smarties (about the size of Mentos) if you are a fan.