It was mentioned in an article that, in the smarter-about-what-we-eat era, while consumers have pushed back against certain foods that have been “exposed” as not-so-good for us, candy — stuff like ice cream and Skittles — has not been affected at all by the changing demands of the public.

One reason given: candy never pretended to be good for us. It’s always been exactly what it is, and there’s never been a doubt about it.

Makes perfect sense.