Today's alarming non-Trump news is that the company that makes Necco Wafers is shutting down production. This is apparently not a permanent thing. They're selling the product to another firm that will resume production and that will appease the lovers of Necco Wafers — a piece of news that makes me want to ask in my best Jerry Seinfeld impression, "Who are these people?"
The product has been around since 1847 so simple logic will tell you that there must be folks who buy and enjoy them. I have never heard of such a person. I don't eat candy at all anymore but when I did, Necco Wafers were the last thing I would ever eat. I would eat cole slaw mixed with candy corn before I would eat a Necco Wafer. I think I once tasted about half of one and spit it out, making a mental note not to make that mistake again. At the drug store candy display, my friends and I would point at the Necco Wafers and say things like "I can't believe they still make those!" and "They're made out of the finest grade Necco!" One buddy of mine assumed "Necco" was Italian for "Polystyrene."
Take a look at this video of how Necco Wafers are made. Is there anything in here that makes you want to try one? That suggests they'd taste any better than poker chips?
