Candy corn
Candy corn is a confection. Each piece is approximately the size of a whole kernel of corn (that is, not just the exposed part), as if it fell off a ripe or dried ear of corn (maize). The candy is usually tri-colored (yellow top, orange center, white point), although the color combinations may vary, and is made from sugar, corn syrup, and honey. Wax is sometimes added. In this form, it is most popular at Halloween, but is usually available year-round.
It was invented by George Renninger and produced by the Wunderle Candy Company in the 1880s. In 1900, the Goelitz Candy Company, now the Jelly Belly Candy Company, started mass producing the candy, but, due to the lack of machinery, it was only made available seasonally from March to November. Its recipe has remained unchanged.
There is a variant form, called Indian candy corn, in which the yellow is replaced with brown. This form is usually consumed during the Thanksgiving holiday season. In this form, the brown top section is chocolate flavored.
Another variant form, called Reindeer corn, is produced during the Christmas season. In this form, the yellow is replaced with green, and the orange is replaced with red.
The funny thing about candy corn is, it tastes like earwax. But its ok, because I slept at a holiday inn last night
Candy corn generally garners mixed reactions from consumers. While it is a favorite holiday treat of many, it is often much maligned by others. Most notably, comedian Lewis Black commented "Candy Corn is the only candy in the history of America that's never been advertised. And there's a reason. All of the candy corn that was ever made was made in 1911." and proceeded to describe unpleasant experiences he's had with candy corn.