Hardly the case. The crocadile did the commercial. Youve shared lots of very special memories that will always be cherished. Surely there's someone out there who could resurrect Chum Gum manufacture and distributionwhy not? Building served as a mall, with theater, in the 1980s. In 2005, Fleer Company ended up declaring bankruptcy and they never bounced back as some companies do. We all stopped at the corner store on the way home from school each day and buy them.YUMMMMMM !! Bubble Beeper Bubble Gum. I have used Certs Peppermint breath mints since 1965. : . Live in Indy, would walk past a neighborhood store on way to school bus stop, I always got some Chum Gum before getting on bus. White powdery coated soft bubble gum that blew bubbles the size of your whole face and ended up stuck there when they burst. Rainbow-colored treats used to last a lot longer. It was actually the middle of my work day as a door to door salesman and I was stopping to get gas. I found a box on Ebay from the 50s, but could not imagine eating something that old.lol. I grew up in SW Michigan in the 60s. Then again, the aroma of a bag of coffee beans reminds me of a skunk. I'm from Weymouth Massachusetts and really miss the chum gum. Wacky Wafers are no longer? thanks to all of you. loaded up a bag of penny candy like red licorice, hot dog gums, candy lipstick and best of all chum gum !! You could never eat just one stick.It had and awesome flavor. im jonesing for one. $19.95. This gum is remembered as being one of the best bubble-blowing gums ever. I wonder what it would take for the bubble gum world powers to crank out some more of that wonderful tasting stuff? Great memories. The best GUM ever made. PLESE BRING THIS GUM BACK. Loved it, but you have to admit the taste only lasted about a minute if you were lucky, but it was so good!! Yep I also grew up on chum gum and until recently haven't found anything close, but check out Ford Gum company and the gum called bologna and hotdog gum is as close as I've found.I got it in Santa Fe New Mexico at Walgreens. Adding to my previous comments: Anyone wanting Chum Gum to reappear should contact the Tootsie Roll Company (tootsieroll.com), which purchased the Fleer company in 2004. Loved the smell, loved the taste. I only remember one of them selling Chum gum and that was on Millington Lane, right next to St Benedicts school. like others on here, no one i've ever talked to about it remembers it. For the most part, these came in either 2 sticks or 5 sticks to a pack. WILL CHCECK IT OUT AGAIN. Chum Gum was my very favorite gum. I was talking with a co-worker who, of course, had never heard of it. There was a small corner store three blocks in any direction from my house. His company originally began in 1885 and unfortunately, it went bankrupt in 2005. I have enjoyed reading all the stories. There actually was a Chum Gum before Fleer's stick bubble gum! Bill and the station, like the great taste of Chum Gum, are but Precious Memories now. I agree with so many of the comments that have been made by othersyou ask people if they remember or have ever heard of this gum and they look at you like you are crazy. But I remember it was blue. Time-warping back to October, 1971, found another newspaper ad mentioning Chum Gum, Dubble Bubble and Razzles as suggestions to give trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Chum Gum was the best everI am 42 and from Chicago I also have been searching for years, just asked a retro candy store yesterday and said he can't locate either. A trip down memory lane can start with a photograph, a story, or a taste of something sweet. The wintergreen flavor is mellow, not too much like some sort of analgesic balm or Pepto Bismol. The assets were liquidated for creditor repayment and even the Fleer name was auctioned off with several other holdings. i was 3 yrs old and i remember stealing candy from the 7-11 and some of it was chum gum.. the clerk call the police, not becuase i was stealing but becuase i was at the store alone. This company sold a stick, spearmint-flavored chewing gumnamed Chum Gum! THE BEST EVER Has anyone ever reached out to Tootsie Roll and asked about remaking it? Chew one and give one to a Chum. Like everyone here I loved Chum Gum and thought I was the only one who remembered it. My boyfriend's parents owned a small grocery store and I swear I dated him for the gum! I grew up in MA and there was a corner variety right by my elementary school that used to sell Chum Gum. Reply Jonah Half February 28, 2019 at 12:35 pm. Oh how I wish they would bring it back! Chum Gum was a Fleer exclusive, there were no past or present copycats out there. I am 56 and have grandkids. Do you think we could start a fan club???? Chocolate Babies; Chocolite; Chum Gum; Clark Bars - discontinued when NECCO went out of business in 2018, but they are now available in a new format called Clark Cups. I can remember going to the corner store that was across from my school.I would go there after school and buy this gum,those were best days of my life Tina. Thanks for letting me share. The aroma of perfectly flavored bubble gum tickled your nose, and the white powder coating of real powdered sugar was the perfect finish for the longest lasting flavor of any bubble gum product. I can still almost taste it. Sadly, these were discontinued many . A selling Black jack and Beemans said he has a source that sellsChum Gum by the case. Hmmm. The history for the stories behind Chum Gum is limited but to our knowledge, the gum was first produced in 1950 by Fleer Company. I love you, my fellow chums!!!! Frank Fleer was very young when he decided to start creating bubble gum. Can still taste it in my mind's mouth! The BEST penny candy counter ever. I am a bubble gum freak and Chum Gum was my absolute favorite. I remember the commercial well. I too wish that who ever made it would bring it back! Wow! The boxes were sealed, preserving freshness and flavor, so consumers hardly complained. And it kept coming back into my head so I finally asked my best high school friend about it today and he came up with it immediately. Then my dad told me a man probably empties his pocket change into a huge vat of peanuts. The bubble gum was cheap with really great flavor that simply didnt last. Our old homestead is under H2/0 so sad. When they stop selling them I bought every BOX I could get my hands on. I also remember the outer wrapper being dark blue, with two fat sticks of perfectly flavored pink gum wrapped separately in white paper. Fleer was based in Philadelphia at the time. Someone needs to get Fleer to either release the formula to a small batch candy maker or do some batches themselves! My favourite candy its my trademark when nurses see me they ask for a cert please bring back. I feel like my sanity has been restored! I guess I am showing my age(61 on 9/19/1947.) In my search for Bonomo Turkish Taffy, I was remembering Chum Gum and decided to Google it to try and find it. I think if I could buy it now I might be tempted to mortgage my house & spend it all on Chum Gum. I live in South Dakota and LOVED Chum Gum :) Bought it at Woolworth's here. Sounds like a common experience for many here. I grew up in Denver , Colorado and remember chum gum and ask people when the subject of gum comes upNO ONE remembers it at all here . !WhErE CaN I FiNd iT? I remember when I would go to the Candybar Candy Store in Elmhurst, IL in the 70's to spend my $1 allowance on Chum Gum and cinnamon toothpicks. I was under 10 years old at the time (I am 50 now) and I fell in love with it! If our proceeds were an odd number, we would buy a one cent Chum Gum with the odd penny because it had two pieces of gum and we could split the penny. This was in the 60's in Augusta,GA and only at Carpenter's 50-50 Store. It's no secret that bubble gum often doesn't really deliver. Once in a while I will smell something that reminds me of it. Mighty Gum Immunity $16.00 Mighty Gum's chewing candy contains a ton of natural, germ-fighting extracts, like ashwagandha, elderberry, and reishi mushroom. I'm so happy it wasn't all a dream. You only gave Gatorade Gum 4 years before discontinuing it. Sure wish Fleer would produce this again. As such, eating gluten-free products in some cases, products that may contain gums . I agree,Chum is the best bubble gum I have ever tasted. The stick would break up in pieces with a couple of bites and took some time to combine into one piece. Chum Gum - made in the 1960s/70s. it was the bubblegum of choice in my neighborhood (the harbor section of conneaut, ohio) in the 60's although i have to confess, i seldom if ever shared the second piece with any of my friends. They did make stick bubble gum in the early 1970s. Then head home. I also loved Chum Gum and used to buy it in the early '70s. I absolutely loved those Life Savers swirled lollipops from probably the 90s, they were so amazing and I would love to see them return! I only had it a handful of times after that, as I rarely found anywhere after that. i loved this gum. Meh.. Im 60 and that was my favorite Gum.The original pack was blue with white writing.I remember that they did package it with the white wrapper. By the way Mack, if we're all losers what are you doing wasting your time reading our comments? THE GOOD OLD DAYS. Please bring back the Milkshake candy bars again. Which was totally bizarre and is why I still remember it 16 years later like it happened yesterday. It was the best. It makes my mouth water to think of it!! Please correct me if Im wrong, I was little back then, and its what I had imagined it was. Bought Chum Gum everyday at Turpacks store in Endicot, N.Y. across the street from G.W.J. It was my favorite bubble gum and apparently still is 50 years later! MY HUSBAND AND I USE TO BUY CHUM GUM IN THE SIXTIES IN PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA THIS WAS THE BEST GUM I'VE EVER TASTED. I was surfing the web hoping to find the gum somewhere. Wish I could buy some now. I am glad everyone at this site remember it. I got it in a gas station in a little town in Ohio in the 60's and early 70's. I remember Chum Gum, candy lipstick, wax lips and nails and bottles, Chiclets, Turkish Taffy, Fizzies. Somewhere there is the recipe in someone chest. I'm 54 and over the years have looked for Chum Gum. I grew up in Washington, DC and would buy this most delicious gum at the corner stores on my way home from school in the late 60s and early 70s. Chum gum, lip sticks,bonomo taffy ect.. Great days, they truly were better days I don't care what anyone says. google it and see if you can find it! I would find it at Mary Long's grocery which was next to my grandma's and grandpa's house in Helmsburg, Indiana. Most of them you can find in oldtimecandy.com which is referenced on this page. So glad so many people loved it as I did, brings back childhood memories. Fleer owned the market on bubble gum sports trading cards at the time. I bought grape and Black Jack gum and Sen Sens. They just don't know how good it was. google_color_text = "000000"; I'd put some baseball cards in my spokesthen I'd "motor on over" to get my fix. i used to buy it in houston, texas in the mid-sixties. I miss the gum, or maybe everything about being a child in that time. I was in my teens the best time of my life. Though Tendermint is no longer produced, Teaberry is still available. I'm a pharmacy tech and one of the children's antibiotics smells JUST LIKE CHUM GUM when the water is added! I talk about Chum Gum atleast once a month. There are a few random ones available on ebay, but thats it. Sadly, Chiclets were permanently discontinued in 2018 and no mention has been made as to whether they will ever return. My boyfriend thinks I am crazy and has no idea what I am talking about. We were in heaven when we found those. Even my old class mates didn't remember it. When a specially marked charmspop wrapper could get you a free one. I am a 60's kid from Indiana.I am happy to find others who recall Chum Gum. One for me. No comparison today. It was so much fun going to Freedom Park to the playground then walk up to Wad's to get the Chum Gum and a real cherry Coke at the fountain. (StEvEn iN BoStOn). !someone bring it back.wouldn't it be nice to reminisce the good old days?? On sale, if you bought any ten Fleer penny gum products (Chum Gum included), the eleventh was free. I agree, chum gum was the best. Grew up in what is now called Roscoe Village and had to pass Gus's Sweet Shop every day to and from school. Please leave a review or any memories of this snack in the comments at the bottom of this page. Thanks for the memories. Now Im grown and have the cash to buy these products in quantity. Wish the company would bring it back!!! They would love it. AAhh.the good old days, when gum actually had sugar in it. A whole generation needs to experience this taste treat. I remember 3 sticks for a penny. Does anyone besides me remember these candies? Or at least tell me where I could buy some other than eBay. Thanks go them, I loved Hollyywood candy bars My mom would buy me a When the Milky Way Midnights came out they were similar but not quite the same. We saved our paper route money and walked down to the fruit stand that had a section of all penny candy; waxed lips, squirrel nuts, maryjanes and the all time favorite Chum gum. And like many of you here no one that I know remembers it. I am 63 and remember summer days walking a few blocks to the little mom and pop grocery store in my neighborhood in Tulsa with my friend or sisters to buy my Chum Gum. I brought it up at work and NO ONE knew what I was talking about!! It had a smell all it's own and a powdery coating. In the 50's and into the 60's Chum Gum did come 3 pieces for a penny. I really miss it!!! One for you. So sad that it can no longer be found. I really miss the best gum ever made, Sugar Free Bubble Yum Bubble Gum Peppermint. I got it at a small restaurant across from the High School. Best gum ever made. That's where I bought most of my Chum Gum. Dubble Bubble is still available in some areas. I bought it at many places in Harford County, Maryland. We got Chum Gum from the guy in the ice cream truck. chum gum was the BEST! Fleer eventually shifted his interests to trading cards and eventually sold Dubble Bubble, as well as several other brands. I'm 57 yrs old and remember this well. And the fact chewing gum in class then became a detention, because of the amount of gum showing up everywhere. I AM 61 YEARS OLD AND HAVE NEVER HEARD OF CHUM GUM! At 55 i still remember going to Connie's by Wilson Junior High School in Philly to get my supply of this delicious gum and other great candies. It was a time when a guy would come with a truck and sell fruits and vegetables and my Mother would run out like all the other ladies and stock up for the week. They may have been a Charms product, the company who makes Blowpops.. I'm 58 and can remember getting it when I was little. You would think with all the baby boomers in the world who remember this gum (including me) someone would bring it back. Many people were still able to find the gum for up to 20 years after it had been discontinued. But, yes, Chum Gum was great. I loved the flavor and it smelled so good! Thank you! The BBE, Best Bubble Ever. look on ebay just type Chum Gum and you will see someone is selling 1 stick for $7 plus $2.5 for S/H. This was an awesome flavored gum ! I bought it in the 60s in New Lebanon, Ohio. Chiclets Fruit Gum. No one I know remembers it. OMG just remembered we don't have any woods all the developer's got rid of them. I LIVE IN WASHINGTON DC BROUGHT A PACK FROM A MARKET FEW YEARS AGO. If enough of us asked, perhaps it could happen. , The reason why this is no longer on the market is that the FDA found it was causing even more gum erosion than pain it was felt to be relieving! Chum gum was my very favorite. The Marathon candy bar IS still available, it is now called the Curly Wurly, is made by Cadbury and is available on the internet, comes to you from England. When it comes to stocking one of the largest selections of wholesale retro and nostalgic candy, Blair Candy knows the favorites you miss or the treats you can't wait to discover. :). Barney-Google Maps wouldnt co-operate for a finer search.). Bring back Sqeeze pops, Gatorgum, and especially Whistle pops. Chum Gum was my favorite. FF, sloppy joes were 15 cents. Its been around for years. I blew my first bubble with a stick of Chum Gum. I used to ride my bike about s mile to Campbells Drug store on the corner of Atlantic blvd and ocean blvd. We were just talking at break and out of 6 of us only 2 remember chum gum. Chiclets Gum Memories I came from a very poor family. I have been serching forever. Chum Gum ROCKS!!!! I sure wish they still made it. In the early to mid 1960's we would visit our cousins in Cinti OH & there was a Mom & Pop corner grocery that sold penny candy. Heres a link to a section of our blog that deals with exactly that https://www.candyfavorites.com/blog/is-it-really-goodbye-necco-may-close-its-doors/, Wacky Wafers! The smell, the taste - best ever. A great taste and a great bubble. OMG I cant believe all the others looking for chum gum, I agree the best ever. The following are links about Chum Gum you may find interesting. I see you are out of both. Why did they stop manufacture? Good bye Chum Gum. Phase please please fruit as I have ate for 25 year ! Whistle pops didnt last much longer. Wow! i grew up in grand forks,n.d. OMG if a kid had that gum now maybe they would have the energy to get off their butt and go play in the woods!!! I got to get it every weekend at the skating rink in Cleveland they charged 2 sticks for a 5cents. Re: Chum Gum. There is NOTHING on the market like it , what a hit they would be !! Reminds me of camping. No one remembers these. The Red Licorice that is on the American Market at most convenient stores is beyond horrible. It had the best aroma, flavor and texture of any gum ever. But I too remember this as the best gum ever2 pieces wrapped together in the white, blue & red wrapper for only 1 penny. $19.99. One of his first bubble gum creations was Blibber Blubber, which came out in 1906. Beets have 2.8 grams of protein per cup or .5 grams per ounce. I rember how my mouth started watering for that flavor from the Gods.I bought all they had,never to see or taste it again :.(. Is Chum Gum even made any longer? Us and other G.I.s in or out of the field. Just did a google search and now I am blown away to see the number of people here who still remember this great chewing gum! And yes, just like someone before me said, right next to the hot dog gum. When they broke -- you could easily take the gum off your face, and chew it again for another bubble. I would betcha that no other beer in Europe or anywhere on planet tasted like that stuff. Rob Lambert, thanks for all the info you have shared about this product. I would love to be able to let my children and grandchild taste this gum. Beetroot is high in sugar but is considered one of the most nutritious veggies used in salads and soups. So many of you remember Chum Gum. wish i could find a stick today. Bought it at the corner market. You made my day :-). Nothing else compares! Anyone know the closest candy still being made? I no longer have that special moment with them. The fatty, greasy skin of chicken is a feast for catfish. Some of my old time favorites are Powerhouse, Big Time, Hollywood, Milkshake and Butternut. have looked for it for years. Two for a penny and with a dime i would fill my mouth with 20 sticks and chew until I couldn't move my jaw any more. I see a few people say these were the best times of their life. They were clear squares with bubble gum in the center each individually wrapped in clear cellophane. Every time I ask somebody if they remember Chum Gum they look at me like I'm crazy. I am 50 and remkember it oh so well, we had a penny candy store right on the corner of my street in South Buffalo, A couple of weeks ago, a vague memory of the 2-stick for-the-penny gum with the powdery stuff on it entered my 52 yr old brain. In the interim, why not share your memories of a favorite NECCO product. It is so funny to hear other people having the same experience or feeling about when they ask other people if they remembered it. Sadly, these were discontinued many moons ago. But that doesnt make their history any less important. !BRING IT BACK FOR THEM TO TRY!!!!:). Sixty years old and still wishing that I had a piece of chum gum. One other candy I have not seen mentioned here was a MILK SHAKE CANDY BAR. As a German might say, that was really gte BIER!!! The real reason I'm writing is to respond to Sharlene from 4/24 who seemed to be struggling with the name of her favorite grape gum. My sister and I would get Milkshake candy bars at Hoyt Pool near Milwaukee, and sometimes we would get them frozen and wow, were they amazing. Make it again, Fleer! I grew up in El Dorado, Arkansas and remember chewing Chum Gum! I last had it around 1971-72 and purchased it in a little Mom & Pop store off the Fellsway in Medford, MA. We also ate Bonamo Taffy. I learned about it from my brother in the late 60's. I grew up in Wilmington NC & remember buying CG @ 3 sticks for a penny. My mouth's still watering, but that item's for external use only, a small tin of Heath & Henry cuticle cream, which was on sale as discontinued. I'D BUY ALL HE HAD. When my grandaughters lose teeth, we call them chiclets! Hard to imagine that a candy company didnt bring them back Hmmm. I am 58 and living in North Carolina grew up in New England, I been telling my friends down here about chum gum the best where can i buy this gum so I can show them and go back you a great gum. I used to get in in Columbus, OH at the Tremont 5&10. Discovering that a favorite candy is being discontinued is akin to loosing someone close to you. Our candy inventory includes old-fashioned gum, penny . Asked people for YEARS if they remembered Chum Gum, my favorite bubblegum of all time and no one knew what I was talking about. Tooth decay (dental caries) also may result. I don't even chew gum now. I miss you, Chum Gum. Very spicy. And who can forget that great flavor? Both of these types of candies came in a bag holding multiple candies. I so loved this gum.Best everon the market. Ahhhhh, the good ol' days! I cant help but think of those delicious little mint humbugs that my grandmother always gave me. No one did, until I found you here. You can reminisce about past candies, or click here to shop the thousands of candieswe do have. Ate both pieces myself, amazing bubbles. to the park and ballfields east of there. Mint humbugs were a British candy. Never been anything close to how good it was. Sure wish they would make this gum again!The Best Gum Ever!

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