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No movie is complete without a snack to munch as the movie progresses.
But what candy is your favorite?
Depending on which state you're from, the answer might be normal...or freakishly bizarre.
The Twitter account @LightsCameraPod posted a map of the U.S.A. with each state's favorite candy included.
As we head into October, here’s a great breakdown of every state’s favorite movie candy! What does your state like? https://t.co/NNeDmxnYfw— Lights, Camera, Pod (@Lights, Camera, Pod)1569874342.0
Here's a closer look:
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Twitter how no idea how these favorite candies were determined.
@LightsCameraPod https://t.co/gGX4penwMX— Kyle Gran (@Kyle Gran)1569874891.0
How do Wal-Mart and Target sales tell you anything at all about *movie* candy? Is "movie candy" not....candy bought… https://t.co/O33bFeVNTb— R.J. Lehmann (@R.J. Lehmann)1569935201.0
Some refused to believe the more outrageous candy choices.
Wisconsin's favorite movie candy is Kraft Cheese Slices. Keep that in mind if ever you need a demonstration of how… https://t.co/zq69l0K6rG— Jared Walczak (@Jared Walczak)1569936167.0
I'd like to know how Walmart knows you're planning to eat those cheese slices at the movies, Wisconsin... https://t.co/Fu3y8LUHHM— InTheRightColumn (@InTheRightColumn)1569934199.0
Some of these candy choices barely qualify as candy.
@LightsCameraPod Tootsie Rolls? Is this 1948?— Mike (@Mike)1569875196.0
Baked. Fucking. Beans https://t.co/7T2xpE0As6— Jordan (@Jordan)1569940315.0
I've lived in North Dakota for 57 years and never seen anyone eat baked beans at the movies!!! This can't be real!!! https://t.co/NwHN3GUsBm— Blake Krass (@Blake Krass)1569882161.0
Cheese slices were particularly jarring for many Twitter users.
Ya'll really out here bringing Cheese slices to the theaters!? https://t.co/XL1tMJmnRw— Dizzy Deas (@Dizzy Deas)1569940354.0
Wildly offended by the idea that Kraft Singles are candy and that I'm bringing them to the movies. https://t.co/7NUDh98lel— CMack (@CMack)1569939716.0
I'm from Wisconsin and I can tell you that cheese slices are not movie candy. https://t.co/G0E3gnVv6g— Dan Anthony (@Dan Anthony)1569938829.0
Yeah, uh, no. I know we're known as cheeseheads, but we don't go to the movie theaters and break out a pack of kraf… https://t.co/UuSzAqKMcs— Ian Kenyon (@Ian Kenyon)1569934934.0
Some people from the states in question chimed in to confirm or deny the maps claims.
@LightsCameraPod I have lived in Ohio most of my life and not seen a single person eat Lemonheads in a theater ONCE.— Ultima (@Ultima)1569959538.0
I've never seen anyone at any theater in NJ eating Banana Laffy Taffy. This is absurd. https://t.co/uPfjGCmhRv— ❤ Saucy_Libra ❤ (@❤ Saucy_Libra ❤)1569945628.0
LOL Wisconsin. Fact Check: TRUE (probably) https://t.co/8gwM7f70Dl— Greg Pollowitz (@Greg Pollowitz)1569943500.0
There may have even been some profound truths hidden beneath the map's surface.
I've never seen something represent Florida more perfectly than this. https://t.co/Py77f82uAi— Zach Womble (@Zach Womble)1569889415.0
The next time you're in the movie theater, look around!
You never know what people from your state might be chomping into.
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