Department of Caramel, Nougat, and Fireballs
The following is the annual Orange & Black book report for Candy Year 2019 as reported by the Department of Caramel, Nougat, and Fireballs.
For CY2019, a seasonally-adjusted 44 trick-or-treaters arrived on location at the Flemington reporting station, representing an increase of 7.3% over CY2018. These results surprised forecasters who predicted a low turnout due to high winds and predicted rain. However, unrealized precipitation and favorable temperatures, combined with recent real estate transactions in the area which increased the count of eligible T-o-T candidates. The T-o-Ts presented with an estimated a median age of 8 ± 3.3 years, significantly lower than CY 2018. Two factors may account for this difference, the aforementioned real estate boom and the recent relocation of Alex Mannix from the neighborhood. Costume effort was high, with the most popular costume being S.W.A.T. members for boys, princesses for girls, with a spread between Elsa, Belle, Cinderella, and Rapunzel.
6.8% of children chose candy-alternate treats, maintaining a steady rate over the past 3 years. Forecasters predict moderate growth of T-o-T over the next two seasons.
The above is believed to be accurate. However readers should not consider this advice of future candy consumption, nor do the authors make any guarantees regarding economic impact these numbers may cause.