Why is Bubblegum Pink Anyway?

In 1928, Walter Diemer, a 23-year- old accountant at Fleer Gum invented the first bubble gum in the United States – Dubble Bubble. But why was it pink? The only food dye on the shelf was pink… and the color stuck!

What About Bubblegum Cigars?

Bubblegum cigars were originally made in the 1940s and 50s for parents announcing the birth of a new baby. Bubblegum cigars come in a variety of colors and “brands.” They became a penny candy staple along with other favorites from the era – Pixy Stix, bubble gum cigarettes, and satellite wafers! Sold individually.