Op-Ed

November 13, 2002 the other press 5 z a

The Other Press’ Opinion Poll The Third Degree

We asked you which candy-coated morsel you preferred and wouldn't you know it, the nine of ee

you who responded produced a tie. If only AKA had taken a stand, perhaps we would be able to settle this age-old conundrum. Ah well.

> M&Ms 4 _ Smarties 4 Neither 1 Do cell phones bother you?

so? what do you prefer?

M&Ms or Smarties??? i myself like M&Ms for purethocolate enjoyment, but love the lively colours of the Smarties.

They're useful, but highly unforunate and annoying devices. Sometimes you should

but really - Coffee Crisp kicks ass. jon be uneechablc

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DANA And yer comments: M&M's are more crunchy and chocolately than Smarties, which are comparatively wimpy. —D-L Only when I hear them

ringing in restaurants. I turn mine off when Tm in restaurants.

Neither. But I give mad props to Reeses Pieces. —AKA

I enjoy smarties...if those are my choices. however, if i could choose something else, it would be rolo. —Kerry

TERRY

M&M peanuts are fabulous, however, I love the way smarties melt in your mouth ( and not in your hands)—I love their candy coating, and you can still use the red ones for lipstick. So, smarties it is!

—C,

No, because it’s just an extra feature that most- ly everyone needs.

I dig M&M’. especially the new crispy ones in the blue pack. they are heaven with salt and vinegar chips and a diet coke. Smarties, indeed! —J.A.L

BRETT M&Ms definitely! Smarties are nothing more than a cheap knock off!

—Beverly

M&Ms beat out Smarties. And it’s not because the ads are cooler either. Nope, that’s not it...really.

—S. Smarties it is. Especially the green ones. pe —Anonymous c AD) : fe Your Best Choice = Rs ogy) Smarties! Why? Because of false advertising! Ever try to run a 20 km marathon ; be Belg oe Family Owned & Operated Since 1979 on a blistering hot day with two fistfuls of M&Ms? Where do they melt now Mr. es 604-521-1111 Ted Bates? Where do they melt now? That’s what I thought... —Jonny

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