Is There a Difference Between Left and Right Twix? We Found Out | Sporked (2024)
The word “sinister” refers to something troubling or wicked, but in Latin the word sinister also means “on the left side.” Conversely, the Latin word dextera means “on the right side” and this root is where we get words like dexterous and dexterity. Probably because being left handed is less common than being right handed, there has historically been a consensus that favoring your left is bad. Right is right, left is wrong. Of course, in reality there’s not a real difference between being right handed and left handed, and today we know that. But can the same be said about candy?
Twix, the iconic chocolate from Mars Inc., is a perennial favorite and, dare I say, a slightly more sophisticated choice than your average bar. The cookie crunch makes Twix slightly less sweet and more filling than the sugariest, teeth-hurting treats on the market. The chocolate was introduced in 1967 in the town of Slough, England, and famously comes with two pieces, which can make you feel like you’re getting a little extra bang for your buck. However, ever since its inception there’s always been a cloud of mystery to this product. To wit, are left and right Twix different from each other? The truth is out there—let’s find it.
So, what is the difference between right and left Twix? Or, to put it another way, what is the difference between left and right Twix? According to Twix themselves, the right side is “smooth caramel flowed onto crispy cookie and bathed in chocolate” while the left Twix is “crunchy cookies cascaded with soft caramel and cloaked in milk chocolate.” So, there you go. Pretty different. Actually, if you look closely at these descriptions you may notice that they’re basically saying the same thing. The right is like the left, which is like the right, which is like the left. Got it?
To put it simply: Are left and right Twix different? The simple answer is no. One reason for a perceived difference is the clever ad campaign Twix uses asking if you’re a right Twix or a left Twix. People love grouping themselves into different categories, so why not give people the choice between two identical things? However, this campaign didn’t come out of nowhere. If you want to delve into the world of candy conspiracy theories further, there are some Reddit threads that contend, “The left Twix starts as a cookie, then it’s covered in caramel and dipped in chocolate. The right Twix starts as chocolate and someone carefully pushes the cookie inside, using caramel to prevent the cookie from crumbling.” Make of this what you will.
Whether left and right Twix are different (they’re not) or completely identical (they are), we may never know for sure. But wherever you land on this question, it’s clear that both sides are equally delicious (because they’re the same).
Twix is a caramel shortbread chocolate bar made by Mars, Inc., consisting of a biscuit applied with other confectionery toppings and coatings (most frequently caramel and milk chocolate). Twix are packaged with one (mini and snack sizes), two or four bars (king size) in a wrapper.
According to Twix themselves, the right side is “smooth caramel flowed onto crispy cookie and bathed in chocolate” while the left Twix is “crunchy cookies cascaded with soft caramel and cloaked in milk chocolate.” So, there you go. Pretty different.
Advertising. In 2012, Twix launched the "Pick a Side" campaign. The advertising campaign introduced a rivalry between the two "sides" of the Twix bar. Each Twix bar was given its own distinct packaging, being labelled as either a "Right Twix" or a "Left Twix", although both sides are identical.
In 2012, Mars released an ad campaign declaring to their customers that, “It's time to decide. Which side are you on? Left Twix or Right Twix?” This humorous ad campaign spawned an urban myth about why there is a need for a left and a right Twix.
“It's short for 'twin sticks,'” they explained. Twix bar fans couldn't believe what the name stands for. Getty Images. The candy comes with two sticks of shortbread and caramel covered in chocolate. Getty Images/iStockphoto.
And let's not forget about that creamy caramel and smooth milk chocolate coating that provides a rich, indulgent flavor. It's no wonder why Left Twix has so many fans! No difference. This was just an advertising gimmick.
Is it true, that the chocolate bars in a Twix are made in two different ways, and with different ingredients and methods? no, that is not true. Twix did an advert showing the left and right hand sides being made and made it seem they were different. However all they did was change the order of the words.
The final straw came at the Grand Unveiling of their new TWIX bar. Tensions reached a breaking point and the bar snapped. So too did the brothers' tempers and the occasion quickly descended into fisticuffs.
Twix was called Raider in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Norway for many years before its name was changed in 1991 (2000 in Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Turkey).
Twix first appeared in 1967 under an interesting disguise: the candy was named Raider and could only be found in the United Kingdom. Since the candy was so popular with the Brits, the candy's parent company, Mars Inc., introduced Twix to America 13 years later.
The owner of Twix, Mars, supports the zionist state by investing heavily in the foodtech startup scene through venture capital partner JVC. Don't buy Twix products. Don't sell Twix products.
This combination is why Twix is simply the best candy out there. The mix of chocolate and caramel is so creamy and the wafer gives it just enough crunch.
According to Twix themselves, Left Twix is described as smooth caramel on top of a crunchy cookie that is enveloped in creamy chocolate. As for Right Twix, the candy is described as chewy caramel on top of a crisp cookie, cloaked in velvety chocolate.
Fry & Sons and currently manufactured by Cadbury. Launched in 1866—nineteen years after Fry's created the first moulded, solid chocolate eating bar (in 1847)— Fry's Chocolate Cream is the first mass-produced chocolate bar and is the world's oldest chocolate bar brand.
Twix is one of the most popular candies sold by the Mars candy company. The Twix "Left Twix vs Right Twix" advertising campaign began in 2012. The campaign was launched to add a humorous and competitive element to the brand, portraying a rivalry between the left and right Twix bars.
Introduction: My name is Annamae Dooley, I am a witty, quaint, lovely, clever, rich, sparkling, powerful person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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