BB BATS: Four Flavors of Yum!
Oh, those little taffy pops of childhood...19 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
You've written this in such a way that I can see the colors and taste the different flavors. Yum for sure. I think earlier, they were a penny. It was amazing what we got for a penny. Sometimes 10 pieces of candy for one penny. Imagine how many pieces of candy we walked out with in the 50's. I'm voting for this one.
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2020
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You've written this in such a way that I can see the colors and taste the different flavors. Yum for sure. I think earlier, they were a penny. It was amazing what we got for a penny. Sometimes 10 pieces of candy for one penny. Imagine how many pieces of candy we walked out with in the 50's. I'm voting for this one.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2020
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Wow -- such a wonderful review here, Liz - thank you!! ;) I'm so glad you enjoyed my nostalgic offering for the contest! ;) Yvette
Comment from Joan E.
I am lucky if I create one 5-7-5! I don't remember the BB Bats from youth, but the various flavors are quite appealing and were affordable. Thanks for sharing your "sticky" memories! Smiles- Joan
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2020
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I am lucky if I create one 5-7-5! I don't remember the BB Bats from youth, but the various flavors are quite appealing and were affordable. Thanks for sharing your "sticky" memories! Smiles- Joan
Comment Written 02-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2020
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The stickier the better! Thank you for your review.
Comment from LisaMay
I've not tried these sweets myself but they do sound delicious - vanilla would be my choice to gnaw and chaw. Your control of the 5-7-5 format and skillfull rhyme scheme is top quality.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2020
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I've not tried these sweets myself but they do sound delicious - vanilla would be my choice to gnaw and chaw. Your control of the 5-7-5 format and skillfull rhyme scheme is top quality.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2020
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Thank you so much, LisaMay, for both your wonderful comments and those shining stars!! I promise if I find them again, I'll share...
Comment from Boogienights
I remember these in the penny candy store, three blocks from where we used to live. What a sweet memory. Yes, there used to be penny candy stores! Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2020
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I remember these in the penny candy store, three blocks from where we used to live. What a sweet memory. Yes, there used to be penny candy stores! Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2020
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Yes, there most certainly were!! Thank you for the review.
Comment from Bill Schott
This 5-7-5 suite, BB Bats: Four Flavors of Yum, has the proper four-stanza formatting and includes the legendary candy's flavors in this fun poem.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2020
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This 5-7-5 suite, BB Bats: Four Flavors of Yum, has the proper four-stanza formatting and includes the legendary candy's flavors in this fun poem.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2020
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Thanks so much!!
Comment from Cynthia Adams1
I don't think I ever heard of B B Bats. Perhaps they weren't in the U.S. or at least in my part of the U.S.
I thought your poem was fun. You would have made a good salesman for the product, because you really seem to love them.
My favorite line was the end of the first stanza: "Five cents for a smile" What a bargain!
Nice job. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2020
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I don't think I ever heard of B B Bats. Perhaps they weren't in the U.S. or at least in my part of the U.S.
I thought your poem was fun. You would have made a good salesman for the product, because you really seem to love them.
My favorite line was the end of the first stanza: "Five cents for a smile" What a bargain!
Nice job. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2020
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Comment from Cynthia Adams1
I don't think I ever heard of B B Bats. Perhaps they weren't in the U.S. or at least in my part of the U.S.
I thought your poem was fun. You would have made a good salesman for the product, because you really seem to love them.
My favorite line was the end of the first stanza: "Five cents for a smile" What a bargain!
Nice job. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2020
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I don't think I ever heard of B B Bats. Perhaps they weren't in the U.S. or at least in my part of the U.S.
I thought your poem was fun. You would have made a good salesman for the product, because you really seem to love them.
My favorite line was the end of the first stanza: "Five cents for a smile" What a bargain!
Nice job. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2020
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Definitely here in The States. 8-) Thanks so much for your review!
Comment from robyn corum
Dear Mystery Writer,
Oh, yeah! I remember these treats well. Though we called them something different in the States. I can't remember what it is now, though. Thanks for the smile!
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2020
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Dear Mystery Writer,
Oh, yeah! I remember these treats well. Though we called them something different in the States. I can't remember what it is now, though. Thanks for the smile!
Comment Written 31-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2020
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Nope. This was what they were called here in The States... grins! Thanx so much for the review!!
Comment from Ideasaregems-Dawn
Oh yeah, thanks a lot. Now I want some, and I've never seen them here. (LOL) What a fun stack, and the topic is perfect for the format! Four flavours!!! Banana, strawberry... SEND THEM. :)) (Best of luck with this sweet poem!)
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2020
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Oh yeah, thanks a lot. Now I want some, and I've never seen them here. (LOL) What a fun stack, and the topic is perfect for the format! Four flavours!!! Banana, strawberry... SEND THEM. :)) (Best of luck with this sweet poem!)
Comment Written 31-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2020
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Oh my - such a wonderful review for my childhood taffy pops! Thank you for the bright stars this morning and for the exciting comments - made the start of the week just perfect! ;) Have a magnificent Monday!
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You're most welcome. (Send my pops. Lol.)
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address first! ;) ;) :) Take care!
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Mystery Poet,
You did very well with your entry in the 5-7-5 Sweet Stack. I don't recall this particular candy wrapper, but the size and shape reminds me of a type of candy kiss, a molasses taffy we used to have in these parts. My wife and daughter won't let me eat candy kisses because I almost choked to death on one years ago. Cut my windpipe right off.
I think you could do this contest with pancakes, too, as a 5-7-5 Short Stack.
I count 5-7-5 syllables in all four verses. And they are all sweet & chewy in 4 flavors... chocolate, banana, strawberry, and vanilla. I'm glad it's Halloween and the candy is close by!
Good Luck!
Cheers,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2020
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Hi Mystery Poet,
You did very well with your entry in the 5-7-5 Sweet Stack. I don't recall this particular candy wrapper, but the size and shape reminds me of a type of candy kiss, a molasses taffy we used to have in these parts. My wife and daughter won't let me eat candy kisses because I almost choked to death on one years ago. Cut my windpipe right off.
I think you could do this contest with pancakes, too, as a 5-7-5 Short Stack.
I count 5-7-5 syllables in all four verses. And they are all sweet & chewy in 4 flavors... chocolate, banana, strawberry, and vanilla. I'm glad it's Halloween and the candy is close by!
Good Luck!
Cheers,
Kimbob
Comment Written 31-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2020
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Is that Santa's elf I spy? I believe it is - hooray!! Thank you so much for your review, Kimbob - so glad you enjoyed! Take care out there!