With Halloween coming soon, that means only one thing really: candy.
Anyone who trick-or-treated as a child knows that there's always one or two houses that dish out some obscure candy. So, between now and October 31st, we'll take quick looks at obscure candies (and some popular ones as well), just so you know what exactly you're getting yourself into.
Today: Skor
What it's made of: Butter toffee covered in milk chocolate
Who owns it: The Hershey Company
Background: If your first reaction is, "What the hell's a 'Skor'?"--you're not alone
By candy standards, Skor is a baby. It was developed by the Hershey Company and released to American consumers in 1981. It was brought to Canada in 1983 under the equally odd name 'Rutnam.' Skor, though, is meant to have a Swedish vibe, for reasons no one quite understands. The word skor in Swedish means 'shoes.' Because nothing evokes the taste of sweetness quite like the delicate deliciousness of shoes.
Likewise, the small crown on the wrapper is nearly identical to the Swedish national emblem of The Three Crowns, which the Swedes plaster everywhere, from the monarchy to the men's national hockey team...from the Swedish Police Authority to the Swedish Air Force.
What it tastes like: Confusion mixed with Nordic pride.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Candy Grade: C-
Butter toffee? What am I, 95 years old?
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