Sweet Nostalgia

Delighting in the Timeless Appeal of Dum-Dums Lollipops

Listen up, because I’m about to take you on a free-wheeling trip down memory lane, with an iconic staple of any 80s and 90s kid’s childhood; the Dum-Dums. Nothing screams nostalgia louder than these small, round, sugared confectionaries. Like welcoming memorabilia that never aged, Dum-Dums have an eternal charm to them, just like my rad tees and hoods. They were more than just lollipops; they were conversation starters, veritable ice-breakers, and a sweet treaty reward for behaving well when mom took you on long grocery runs.

Life back then was simplicity at its finest. We weren’t spoiled by the shallow glitz and glamor of technology. When MTV played good music and games weren’t about high-end graphics, but about taking Mario to save the princess over and over again. In these times, Dum-Dums were like respite, savored in quiet corners of the playground, traded for precious pogs, or in between trying to break your high score at Pacman. Who wouldn’t remember the exciting mystery of unwrapping the “Mystery Flavor”, and the ensuing debates about what it tasted like? Those were pure, unadulterated joys that no high-tech gadget could replace!

Now, living in this world of carefully curated artisanal sweets, Dum-Dums serve as a reminder of a bygone era filled with polaroids, dial-up internet, and VHS tapes, while also complementing my retro tees and hood; equally timeless and compelling. To the jaded souls of the present, I’d say this – take some time to embrace the sweet nostalgia that Dum-Dums offer. Learn to appreciate the raw simplicity, the childhood joys, that still sit brilliantly in its miniature form. So here’s a toast to the Dum-Dums, to the 80s and 90s, and to the sweet simplicity of yesteryears.