BertramCooper
Banned
C'mon, dudes. What's with the general hating on black licorice?
It's disgusting, and also potentially unsafe.
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NeoGAF Candy Swap 2012 |OT| (Closed)
- Thread starter Bearded Dudebro
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It's disgusting, and also potentially unsafe.
maybe we get paired together!
just bought a kilo of double zouten (<---not sure if that's written right) and it's awesome!...and makes thirsty as fuck! :3
jossueinacoma
Member
i want in if a spot opens up for the US!!!
NeoGAF username: jossueinacoma
Country of residence: USA
2 countries you would like to swap with: France Belgium, UK
Things you like: fruit stuuf, cookies covered in chocolate, gummie stuff, chocolate stuff wth peanuts or almonds
Things you dislike, cannot have or allergic to: no coconut things or not alot of dark chocolate...some is ok.
NeoGAF username: jossueinacoma
Country of residence: USA
2 countries you would like to swap with: France Belgium, UK
Things you like: fruit stuuf, cookies covered in chocolate, gummie stuff, chocolate stuff wth peanuts or almonds
Things you dislike, cannot have or allergic to: no coconut things or not alot of dark chocolate...some is ok.
Username: Atruvius
Country: Finland
Interested in: 1. Japan 2. UK 3. Any other non-Nordic country.
Likes: fruit candy, chocolates, gummis, darker licorice, pretty much everything.
Dislikes: lollipops, cherry tasting candy, non-dark licorice, overtly sour candy (makes my teeth feel weird), anything with full nuts inside(nut pieces are fine), coconut.
Finally the candy swap begins again! Got some sweet candy from Feep last year.
Country: Finland
Interested in: 1. Japan 2. UK 3. Any other non-Nordic country.
Likes: fruit candy, chocolates, gummis, darker licorice, pretty much everything.
Dislikes: lollipops, cherry tasting candy, non-dark licorice, overtly sour candy (makes my teeth feel weird), anything with full nuts inside(nut pieces are fine), coconut.
Finally the candy swap begins again! Got some sweet candy from Feep last year.
Baconsaurus Rex
Member
Hope I'll get paired up with the US, so I don't think so. And yes, dubbel zout is so good, it makes you tongue hurt!
Bearded Dudebro
Member
I can make this happen.
killdatninja
Banned
Always wanted to do this but was always afraid of disappointing the other person. It just seems like american candy is just so... plain! Although I guess I do have access to getting Mexican candy...
One of these days I'll muster up the courage.
One of these days I'll muster up the courage.
Bearded Dudebro
Member
Make today that day!
Bearded Dudebro
Member
We want more ppl to join.
Yeah I always miss these threads. Do we have a 2012 Secret Santa yet?
TheChewyWaffles
Member
Would trade just about anything for a box of Tangy Taffy. Where oh where did that go?
I'm not gay, but I could be gay for Tangy Taffy.
I'm not gay, but I could be gay for Tangy Taffy.
ShinNL
Member
OH MY GAAAAAWWWWDD.
I was just talking with my roommates about this and how I can't have candy anymore because I'm on Atkins, but I still loved the trading the last time I did it. But this time I'll be trading together with my roommates and so whatever I receive will be for the whole household
NeoGAF username
Soneet
Country of residence
Netherlands (Europe)
2 countries you would like to swap with
Nr.1 = Japan. Nr.2 = USA (already did this last time)
Things you like
Not sure how weird candy can get but preferably keeping this vegan because of the different roommates
Edit: Apparently pure vegan is pretty hard because of guillotine and stuff, but as vegetarian as possible at least
Things you dislike, cannot have or allergic to
As far as I know none of us do, but maybe I need to edit this later
Extra info about my country:
A Dutch country-wide children event is coming soon (Dec. 5th) and we'll definitely be including some of those rare authentic Dutch candies that you can only find at this time of year and in this country.
My last trade was with adamsappel some time ago.
- What I received: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTq120uKo7Q
- What I sent: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=23258030&postcount=636
Edit:
"After the 2 weeks have passed, I will post another banner stating that registrations are closed."
Ehhh, is the registration already closed?
Edit2:
Hi adamsappel great to see you in this thread again. That video I once made for you has over 40k views now haha. I believe it's also the first result when you YouTube "American Candy"
I was just talking with my roommates about this and how I can't have candy anymore because I'm on Atkins, but I still loved the trading the last time I did it. But this time I'll be trading together with my roommates and so whatever I receive will be for the whole household
NeoGAF username
Soneet
Country of residence
Netherlands (Europe)
2 countries you would like to swap with
Nr.1 = Japan. Nr.2 = USA (already did this last time)
Things you like
Not sure how weird candy can get but preferably keeping this vegan because of the different roommates
Edit: Apparently pure vegan is pretty hard because of guillotine and stuff, but as vegetarian as possible at least
Things you dislike, cannot have or allergic to
As far as I know none of us do, but maybe I need to edit this later
Extra info about my country:
A Dutch country-wide children event is coming soon (Dec. 5th) and we'll definitely be including some of those rare authentic Dutch candies that you can only find at this time of year and in this country.
My last trade was with adamsappel some time ago.
- What I received: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTq120uKo7Q
- What I sent: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=23258030&postcount=636
Edit:
"After the 2 weeks have passed, I will post another banner stating that registrations are closed."
Ehhh, is the registration already closed?
Edit2:
Hi adamsappel
great to see you in this thread again. That video I once made for you has over 40k views now haha. I believe it's also the first result when you YouTube "American Candy" 
PkunkFury
Member
Ooooo I've always wanted in on one of these
NeoGAF username: PkunkFury
Country of residence: USA
2 countries you would like to swap with: Anybody aside from USA or Canada
Things you like: variety, weird interesting items that wouldn't be found in North America
Things you dislike, cannot have or allergic to: None, but preferably not all insects or something gross
NeoGAF username: PkunkFury
Country of residence: USA
2 countries you would like to swap with: Anybody aside from USA or Canada
Things you like: variety, weird interesting items that wouldn't be found in North America
Things you dislike, cannot have or allergic to: None, but preferably not all insects or something gross
Bearded Dudebro
Member
Edit:
"After the 2 weeks have passed, I will post another banner stating that registrations are closed."
Ehhh, is the registration already closed?
Edit2:
Hi adamsappel
Due to popular demand, I lengthened the registration to 3 weeks.
I also added a media section to the OP, so if you have youtube videos or Candy prOn videos, lemme know and I'll add it.
Brianemone
Member
I'm in
NeoGAF username: Brianemone
Country of residence: New Zealand
2 countries you would like to swap with: Anywhere except NZ/Australia
Things you like: Chocolate, Nuts, Savoury/sweet/sour combos
Things you dislike: Artificial strawberry and bananna flavour
NeoGAF username: Brianemone
Country of residence: New Zealand
2 countries you would like to swap with: Anywhere except NZ/Australia
Things you like: Chocolate, Nuts, Savoury/sweet/sour combos
Things you dislike: Artificial strawberry and bananna flavour
adamsappel
Member
Edit2:
Hi adamsappel
Haha, that's great!
BuggyDClown
Member
NeoGAF username: HenryGale
Country of residence: USA
2 countries you would like to swap with: Anywhere
Things you like: Chocolate, Fudge, Sugar, things like candy strips and skittle, chocolate
Things you dislike: Nuts, Peanut Butter, Jelly Beans, Hot/Spicy
Country of residence: USA
2 countries you would like to swap with: Anywhere
Things you like: Chocolate, Fudge, Sugar, things like candy strips and skittle, chocolate
Things you dislike: Nuts, Peanut Butter, Jelly Beans, Hot/Spicy
I'll give this a shot, it'll be fun and a great way to satisfy my tweet tooth.
NeoGAF username: Taranatar
Country of residence: United Kingdom
2 countries you would like to swap with: Anywhere - European countries last.
Things you like: Dark/Milk/White Chocolate, Gummy, Chewies, Jellies, Cookies.
Things you dislike: Liquorice or things with whole nuts in. Coffee sweets.
NeoGAF username: Taranatar
Country of residence: United Kingdom
2 countries you would like to swap with: Anywhere - European countries last.
Things you like: Dark/Milk/White Chocolate, Gummy, Chewies, Jellies, Cookies.
Things you dislike: Liquorice or things with whole nuts in. Coffee sweets.
TurbulentTurtle
Member
Your unboxing video was what made me super hyped for the last candy swap we had last year.
Here's my video.
Bearded Dudebro
Member
Well some bad news guys. I started pairing people up, I've had to bump some U.S. participants back to he waiting list. The number of non U.S. participants who prefer to trade with U.S. isn't enough. Plus Canadians, I'd prefer not to pair you with U.S. So pairing you win non U.S. will take awar from the choice I have to pair hem with.
It's actually harder than I thought.
It's actually harder than I thought.
When I ran the swap a couple years ago, I stopped accepting new participants from the US/Canada at a certain point, and held the door open to folks from other countries due to the imbalance. It took a few days, but doing so allowed me to complete the matching process.
Just thought I'd offer the suggestion.
Bearded Dudebro
Member
Well, I had done that. But some didn't want to be lumped in with the U.S.
Well, I had done that. But some didn't want to be lumped in with the U.S.
I guess I missed where the US was locked out, I thought it was still open for everyone, my bad. I removed my entry.
Bearded Dudebro
Member
Better news. I put Canadians back in with U.S. Means I had to bump a couple Canadians to the waiting list. But because the matches work out better, I didn't have to bump as many over all. I think we'll stick with U.S. and Canada together, and limit the slots. I'll move people up as we get more registrations.
What I'll do this time is still pair people up, but keep registration going to see if we can get those last U.S. and Canadians matched up. Next swap will run much better I think.
So, U.S. and Canadian registrations have no slots.
If you're from another country and want to sign up, sign up knowing that you will be paired with someone from the waiting list.
After a bit, I stopped replying to each new addition and just started adding people to the waiting list. No need to remove your entry, you're not impeding anyone. I just hope I can get you matched up.
What I'll do this time is still pair people up, but keep registration going to see if we can get those last U.S. and Canadians matched up. Next swap will run much better I think.
So, U.S. and Canadian registrations have no slots.
If you're from another country and want to sign up, sign up knowing that you will be paired with someone from the waiting list.
After a bit, I stopped replying to each new addition and just started adding people to the waiting list. No need to remove your entry, you're not impeding anyone. I just hope I can get you matched up.
TurbulentTurtle
Member
So are registrations closing tomorrow then, if we're following the 3 week registration thing.
Bearded Dudebro
Member
I'm gonna pair people up tomorrow.
Bearded Dudebro
Member
Less than a day left.
Jumping in
NeoGAF username: Mario
Country of residence: New Zealand
2 countries you would like to swap with: Definitely not NZ/Australia, prefer not USA (go there all the time), preference somewhere in Europe
Things you like: all forms of chocolate, chewy/gummy/jellies, nuts, mint/raspberry/strawberry/orange flavours
Things you dislike: black licorice, sugary coated candy, coffee flavour
Good thing you bumped this, had no idea this was going on! Never got into it before, but I'd be happy to make that waiting list shorter.
NeoGAF username: Drazgul
Country of residence: Finland
2 countries you would like to swap with: USA/anywhere
Things you like: Chocolate (especially white), chewy stuff, nuts, fudge/caramel/taffy
Things you dislike: Gummies/jellies, hard candies, chewing gum, raisins
NeoGAF username: Drazgul
Country of residence: Finland
2 countries you would like to swap with: USA/anywhere
Things you like: Chocolate (especially white), chewy stuff, nuts, fudge/caramel/taffy
Things you dislike: Gummies/jellies, hard candies, chewing gum, raisins
Bearded Dudebro
Member
Thanks guys, 12 hours left.
Bearded Dudebro
Member
Unhandled Exception
Member
And this is the first time I've seen this thread. Here's to catching it next time.
Bearded Dudebro
Member
I've got the pairing done. I think PMs are gonna take a while, it only lets me send to 1 person at a time and I have to wait 30 seconds in between.
anonymous_abc
Member
Nope, to late.
but there will be another one soon after.
i still wished that this thread got stickyed. it just flew over many heads.
Baraka in the White House
2-Terms of Kombat
Fuck, been eyeballing GAF for months and never saw this thread.
Yeah I wish the next one will be stickyed...
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