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A History of PEZ Candy. By Kaitlin Coleman. An “Interactive Candy” Experience. Ever eaten PEZ candy? Ever used a PEZ dispenser? Ever want a PEZ dispenser?. I will show you how…. PEZ candy originated in Europe, traveled to the United States, &
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A History of PEZ Candy By Kaitlin Coleman
An “Interactive Candy” Experience • Ever eaten PEZ candy? • Ever used a PEZ dispenser? • Ever want a PEZ dispenser?
I will show you how… PEZ candy originated in Europe, traveled to the United States, & evolved into the famous candy-toy combo it is today.
A Smoker’s Solution • Invented in 1927 in Austria by Edward Haas III & advertised as an alternative to smoking • Compressed Sugar Tablet with Peppermint Oil • Name came from the German word for peppermint PfeffErminZ
The First PEZ Dispenser • PEZ dispenser was introduced in 1948 • Designed to look like a cigarette lighter • “Easy, Hygienic Dispenser”
PEZ travels to the United States… • Introduced in the United States in 1952 • However, PEZ did not take off in the adult market • Haas chose to market the product towards children • Fruity flavored candies • First character heads • Mickey Mouse • Santa Claus
PEZ Innovations • Feet added to the PEZ dispenser • Stopwatch, Whistle, Clock dispenser • PEZ MP3 Player • PEZ USB Drive
PEZ Innovations PEZ flavors Over the Years • Original Assortment • Sours • Cola • Chocolate
PEZ Politics • PEZ candy can be both cultural and political • 9/11 Emergency Heroes • Pete the Pilot • Fred the Fireman • Nancy the Nurse • “Pezzident” Bush?
PEZ Pop Culture • PEZ prides itself on its relationships with major film, comic and television companies • New character dispensers are introduced regularly to capitalize on current trends • Star Wars • Shrek • The Simpsons • Sports • Sponge Bob • Sesame Street • Mr. Bean
PEZ Collectors • PEZ dispensers have become an item for collectors • PEZ Legend: Is PEZ responsible for the creation of Ebay? • PEZ collectors call themselves “PEZheads” • PEZ Conventions
So, next time you pop a PEZ in your mouth… You’ll know where this innovative candy originated, How it traveled through time & Across Continents, Treated your taste buds, And Entertained you with the latest trends and cartoons
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