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Candy Hearts are Modernized

February 10, 2015

English: An array of Necco Sweethearts (conver... — An array of Necco Sweethearts (conversation hearts). Little, chalky pieces of candy with phrases written on them; available around Valentine’s Day. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Everybody has had those chalky candy hearts that are a must have during Valentine’s Day, but the age old candy got a modern makeover recently.

“Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and that means it’s candy heart time. And the only constant in candy heart land is change. NECCO has updated its list of phrases that can be found on those chalky romance enablers. As the New York Daily News reports, gone are “tweet” and “occupy my heart” and in their place are “BFF,” “Luv 2 Dance” and a mustache emoji, among others.”

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