Look at the size of my CurlyWurly !

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Including a bottle of wine (for size reference you understand).

Is it me or is this much smaller than they used to be ? I mean much,much smaller.

The original bar weighed 58g in the 1970s and shrunk to 52g over the coming years – before increasing to a 70g in the 90s. It is now just 26g.

Wagon Wheels used to take two hands to hold them as well

[quote ablutiions]@MrsFlinch indeed. I polished that one off on about 6 mins, and that was a leisurely pace.

Was yummy though [/quote]
Yep! 4 bites and it’s gone!

When I was little they were about 12 inch and very chewy, stretchy toffee with chocolate that flaked off and made a right mess. Them, spangles, and Texan bar were the best things in selection boxes. They suddenly changed them to a sort of fudgey middle - quite distressing at the time. I haven't had one since.

I'm surprised they've not had to rename it curlywu.

Maybe 10 inches on reflection

I'm sure they used to be, like... wurlier. They're very orderly now and in my memory they were a more chaotic shape.

@JackieCollinshasnoauthority

Much better in the olden days when they were 8ft long and needed carrying by 2-3 children.

Hahahaha

Actually I am intrigued by the 1990s increase from 52g to 70g followed by the swingeing cut to the current 26g. What’s that about? Make your mind up, Cadbury’s.

@MerylSqueak (love the username). I am living the dream.

Isn't that what Hannibal Lecter said 'a CurlyWurly and a nice bottle of Chianti' ? I'm sure it was.

@Justmuddlingalong

I'm surprised they've not had to rename it curlywu.

Yes. This is perfect. I was going to echo your idea with 'this is Perf' but realised I might sound like that ridiculous woman in the soap powder advert.