Department of Caramel, Nougat, and Fireballs
The following is the annual Orange and Black Book report from the Department of Caramel, Nougat, and Fireballs (DCNF) for Candy Year ending October 31. 2021 (CY2021). The reporting agency has moved to its new offices in the Southern Region, located in suburban Nashville, TN.
Weather was clear but cool at prime trick-or-treat (TOT) time of 6:00 pm CDT. Confounding factors for CY2021 include construction vehicles and debris, lingering COVID-19 social and economic disturbances, and school night concerns. Additionally, local neighbors agreed to distribute from a communal area rather than requiring individual doorbell ringing.
Treats were comprised of of full size Hershey, Kit Kat, Reeses Cups, and non-chocolate choice of Haribo Gold Bears. One distributer was not equally displaying candy as to obscure the Haribo, slightly skewing desirability values. TOT were also offered choices from four additional neighbors at the same stop, increasing both choice and availability.
TOT participants were generally younger (average 6 years +/- 5 years) and numbered about 20 in total, arriving in four large groups escorted by non-participating adults. Costumes included, but were not limited to, princesses, military costumes, 80s exercise costumes, animee, and graven images.
Distribution personnel kept themselves comfortable with hot toddies and propane firepit.