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Tampa Bay Times Op: Candy corn is the worst Halloween candy ever. It’s waxy and gross. No thanks!

Eater: Wrong. It’s the best! Candy corn is an American tradition, and it tastes like sugar -- how could you hate that

Today.com: The candy corn debate is unavoidable at Halloween. You either love it or hate it. The strong feels could be a product of nostalgia -- for people who love candy corn, it reminds them of fall

The National Confectioner’s Association: There’s even a divide among candy corn fans. Do you eat the whole piece at once, bite off the white end first, or bite off the yellow end first

A Scroll Op: Definitely anti. The worst part about candy corn is the texture. It’s like eating chalk. Candy corn is best served in the trash!

Daily-titan: Oh also, candy corn is actually covered in bug secretion. Ew

USA Today: Actually, a lot of candies are covered in bug secretion. It’s also used in pills and makeup. It’s not just a candy corn issue!

The Atlantic: Hate it all you want, candy corn’s not going anywhere. It’s a relic of American history, and even if you don’t like the candy, you should at least respect it