19 Tweets That Prove Conversation Hearts Are As Divisive As Candy Corn

From "Be Mine" to "No Way."
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When you think of divisive holiday candies, Halloweenā€™s candy corn inevitably comes to mind. Marshmallow Peeps at Easter are up there, too. But thereā€™s nothing like the love/hate relationship people have with Valentineā€™s Dayā€™s conversation hearts.

Variations of the little candies with romantic messages date back to the mid-19th century. Today, the New England Confectionery Co. (Necco) ā€• ā€œthe leading manufacturer of conversation heartsā€ ā€• claims to produce about 8 billion hearts each year.

So, even if you think they taste like chalk, youā€™ve likely given or received conversation hearts. And, based on the way people talk about them online, you probably also have a firm opinion on whether you should have your candy heart and eat it too.

In honor of Valentineā€™s Day, weā€™ve rounded up 19 tweets that sum up the conversation heart debate.

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