Necco Wafers

Loved by Many: Many Reddit users express their love for Necco Wafers, with comments like "One of my favorites," "have loved them ever since I was little," and "I love them. I love any kind of 'chalky' candy."
Nostalgia: Some users appreciate the nostalgia associated with Necco Wafers, with comments like "I remember looking at the wrapper and reading the flavors and thinking... oh. These are bad. The texture isn't the problem. The flavors are."
Diverse Preferences: Users have different preferences for Necco flavors, with some preferring the white and pink ones, the licorice ones, or the chocolate ones.
Used in Various Ways: Aside from eating, Necco Wafers were used for various purposes like selling on eBay, gingerbread house shingles, and even as communion wafers in childhood games.
Criticism: However, not everyone is a fan of Necco Wafers, with comments like "chalky discs of plaster," "taste like flavored chalk," and "like weak Tootsie Roll flavor."

Pros and Cons

Loved for their nostalgic appeal and unique flavor profiles.
Versatile uses beyond just eating, such as in gingerbread houses and childhood games.
Appreciated by those who enjoy chalky candies or unconventional flavors.
Some users enjoy specific flavors like licorice or chocolate.

Criticisms include comparisons to chalk, bland flavors, and dissatisfaction with the taste.
Not universally loved, with some finding them unappealing or outdated.
Some users prefer other candies over Necco Wafers.
Complaints about the texture and flavors being subpar compared to modern candy options.