TWICC: This Week in Candy Cornness: Installment 4 (of 5)
The world of candy corn was turned upside down on September 23, 2107, when Elon James White tweeted that Donald Trump was “the candy corn of people.” Candy corn aficionados are used to a certain level of harassment, but this callous statement was more than anyone could endure. Almost immediately candy corn lovers took to social media to denounce the statement and demand an apology.
Our response was to launch a prodcast, “This Week in Candy Cornness,” a five-installment commentary on a pressing issue of our day (in this case, candy corn). How does a prodcast differ from a podcast? A podcast is an audio recording you listen to. We have no recording equipment, so our prodcast is a page to be read -- and once read, hopefully it will prod you into taking action to protect the dignity of candy corn consumers.
This is the fourth installment. Previous episodes can be found HERE (1st), HERE (2nd) and HERE (3rd).
Our response was to launch a prodcast, “This Week in Candy Cornness,” a five-installment commentary on a pressing issue of our day (in this case, candy corn). How does a prodcast differ from a podcast? A podcast is an audio recording you listen to. We have no recording equipment, so our prodcast is a page to be read -- and once read, hopefully it will prod you into taking action to protect the dignity of candy corn consumers.
This is the fourth installment. Previous episodes can be found HERE (1st), HERE (2nd) and HERE (3rd).
WHAT IS IN THIS WEEK'S PRODCAST?
| Candy corn addiction and rehabilitation centers. | Below |
| Celebrities Addicted to Candy Corn | Below the Addiction Centers |
| Waiting for an Apology: An Update | Below the Candy Corn Addicts |
CANDY CORN ADDICTION & REHAB CENTERS
Mr. White’s callous Twitter tweet most certainly hurt candy corn lovers around the world, but the individuals who were hit hardest were those with candy corn addictions and those participating in candy corn rehab programs.
Candy corn addiction is a serious public health issue. Professional help can be obtained at the National Candy Corn Addiction Center in Washerst, PA, the birthplace of Emmett Lee Dickinson (the inventor of candy corn) or at the American Candy Corn Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca, New York.
Candy corn addiction is a serious public health issue. Professional help can be obtained at the National Candy Corn Addiction Center in Washerst, PA, the birthplace of Emmett Lee Dickinson (the inventor of candy corn) or at the American Candy Corn Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca, New York.
| Below: The National Candy Corn Addiction Center in Washerst, PA -- birthplace of Emmett Lee Dickinson.  | Below: The American Candy Corn Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca, New York.  |
Each location offers two options in the treatment journey, inpatient care or outpatient rehab, and both offer a variety of treatment therapies, including biofeedback therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, experiential therapy, faith-based candy corn rehab, motivational enhancement therapy, and holistic therapy.
Both the Candy Corn Addiction Center and the American Candy Corn Rehabilitation Center take a big picture approach to addiction treatment by addressing each client as a whole person. Candy corn addiction therapists work tirelessly considering how factors such as lifestyles, environment, health and co-occurring mental health disorders may play a part in addictions involving candy corn
CELEBRITIES ADDICTED TO CANDY CORN
Customized programs of research-based addiction therapy and individualized treatment plans have helped millions, including the celebrities featured below. These are the faces of those most hurt by Elon James White's heartless comment.
 | ELLEN DEGENERES "I’ve been relatively clean for seven years now, but I still think about buying cases of candy corn everyday. Sometimes the thought is fleeting, but sometimes it scares me how long I think about doing it. Recovery can be a struggle, but it’s a struggle that gives me my life today." |
 | DENZEL WASHINGTON “The mentality and behavior of candy corn addicts is wholly irrational until you understand that they are completely powerless over their addiction and unless they have structured help, they have no hope.” |
 | JUDY DENCH "I had been eating candy corn since I was 12 or 13-years-old, and I actually managed okay as a pretty heavy consumer my whole life. There were days when I'd eat candy corn into a stupor. When I realized I had missed my son's wedding from a candy corn sugar coma, I was completely disgusted with myself and sought treatment." |
 | WANDA SYKES “My identity shifted when I got into recovery. That’s who I am now -- a candy corn recovering addict -- and it actually gives me greater pleasure to have that identity than to be a comedian or anything else, because it keeps me in a manageable size.” |
 | SCREECH “When I first started taking prescription pills, I didn’t think I had a problem. I had a good job on 'Save by the Bell' and lots of friends. After a while though, I lost my job and slowly my friends. Thing is, I barely even noticed or cared. Finally, I got treatment after horrible withdrawals. Now that I am in recovery, I understand how blinding my addiction actually was.” |
 | JUDGE JUDY “I’ve been in recovery for 23 years, and I’ve relapsed seven times. But, the support I get in the recovery community has helped me every time I start eating candy corn again. No judgment, just help and support. Without my recovery program, I know I would have eaten tons of the stuff and into an early grave. Recovery isn’t always easy, but it certainly beats the alternative.” |
WAITING FOR AN APOLOGY: AN UPDATE
From the day that Elon James White made his cruel comment that Donald Trump was the "candy corn of people," Candace “Candy” Koren, the Chief Global Implementation Identity Consultant and Regional Paradigm Analyst for the World Candy Corn Congress, in Baden-Baden, Germany, called the TWIB.FM headquarters and demanded to speak to him. She was placed on hold, and she has been on hold ever since. Ms. Koren has refused to hang up the line, as she is completely determined to remain on hold until Mr. White picks up the phone!
"I have but one demand," proclaimed Ms. Koren, "that Mr. White recant his statement, and that he apologize."
Yes, we realize that is actually two demands, but we did not want to correct Ms. Koren. Since she has been on hold for three weeks, she is currently in a very ill-defined state of consciousness, and she is very near a state of rage. We thought it best at the time to remain silent.
Pictured below: An exclusive photo of Candace "Candy" Koren -- still on hold with the corporate headquarters of TWIB.FM in Oakland, California.
"I have but one demand," proclaimed Ms. Koren, "that Mr. White recant his statement, and that he apologize."
Yes, we realize that is actually two demands, but we did not want to correct Ms. Koren. Since she has been on hold for three weeks, she is currently in a very ill-defined state of consciousness, and she is very near a state of rage. We thought it best at the time to remain silent.
Pictured below: An exclusive photo of Candace "Candy" Koren -- still on hold with the corporate headquarters of TWIB.FM in Oakland, California.
COMING NEXT WEEK
This concludes this week's prodcast, " TWICC: This Week in Candy Cornness." We hope the information contained within will prod you to take action against candy corn cruelty of any kind.
Next week we will take a look at candy corn festivals around the world, the "War on National Candy Corn Day," and more!
Next week we will take a look at candy corn festivals around the world, the "War on National Candy Corn Day," and more!
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