I still like the “old” candy Nate mentioned (Snickers, Reese’s, Kit Kats, Skittles), but I barely even know the other “new” candy. Also, I thought Nate said “health bars” not Heath Bars, and it almost made me think, “Does he like HEALTHY candy now?!”
(This has started by ComicComet, but I’ll do it today. I don’t have his muse, so I’ll do a new story.)
You wander through P.S. 38 and Nate comes up to you. “What homeroom are you in?” He asks you. You’re in Mr. Rosa’s homeroom. “Hey, so am I! Mr. Rosa is the best!” You’re about to head to class when Randy comes up to you. “Hey, loser! Let me have Nate and I’ll leave you alone!”
He’s got a point, though. Most of us buy those big mixed bags of bite-sized or mini candies. And there is never a Heath bar or Good N Plenty among the choices. Good luck finding a Baby Ruth bar. And although I believe 3 Musketeers are made by Mars (as are Snickers), I rarely see those, either. And I love them. On a positive note, the mixed bag of candy I bought this year were entirely Snickers…and they were varieties I did not know existed: Almond, Peanut Butter, Crispy…along with the regular variety. (Love the Peanut Butter one – better than Reeses!)
How are people supposed to know that you like a variety, Nate? Besides, they shouldn’t have to form a meeting about whose’s getting which candy for halloween just for your sake, Nate.
The single biggest detractor to Halloween candy is the “fun size” What in the devil is so fun about something so small, you have to unwrap 5, to equal the same size as a regular one? By the time you get all the wrappers off, you’re fighting the urge the hurl them across the room!
We get over 1,000 kids, teens, and believe it or not, adults every year. Many adults come with babies in strollers. They ask for candy for them, and one for themselves. I think that’s ridiculous, so I give them pretzels. Candy is for the older kids. Little ones get Welches Fruit Snacks.
If Nate knew how other kids live, how they don’t even get candy or playtime or the right to a childhood.. the choice to say no. As they say, first world problems. You have it so good Nate!
NoxtheCat about 5 years ago
I don’t know any of the ones he listed in panel 6. Does anyone else? Describe please.
Nierro about 5 years ago
Good N Plentys?? Why on Earth would Nate want THOSE??
Clarence about 5 years ago
Why does Nate (in the paper panel) look like David from “No David”
VikkyKiwi about 5 years ago
Anyone ever wonder what happened to the good ’ol Nate who hit his head with a plastic bottle?
ND Cool Z about 5 years ago
I still like the “old” candy Nate mentioned (Snickers, Reese’s, Kit Kats, Skittles), but I barely even know the other “new” candy. Also, I thought Nate said “health bars” not Heath Bars, and it almost made me think, “Does he like HEALTHY candy now?!”
starfish55 about 5 years ago
Big Nate: Choose your own story!
(This has started by ComicComet, but I’ll do it today. I don’t have his muse, so I’ll do a new story.)
You wander through P.S. 38 and Nate comes up to you. “What homeroom are you in?” He asks you. You’re in Mr. Rosa’s homeroom. “Hey, so am I! Mr. Rosa is the best!” You’re about to head to class when Randy comes up to you. “Hey, loser! Let me have Nate and I’ll leave you alone!”
Do you,(a) insult Randy
(b) grab Nate and run
© give him a turbo wedgie
dlkrueger33 about 5 years ago
He’s got a point, though. Most of us buy those big mixed bags of bite-sized or mini candies. And there is never a Heath bar or Good N Plenty among the choices. Good luck finding a Baby Ruth bar. And although I believe 3 Musketeers are made by Mars (as are Snickers), I rarely see those, either. And I love them. On a positive note, the mixed bag of candy I bought this year were entirely Snickers…and they were varieties I did not know existed: Almond, Peanut Butter, Crispy…along with the regular variety. (Love the Peanut Butter one – better than Reeses!)
Go comics master about 5 years ago
Nate jest sed all of the good candy
Swayamplays about 5 years ago
Yesterday was the day of the dead so happy day of the dead to you all!
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 5 years ago
York peppermint patties, almond joy and Hershey kisses.
CrossDoggo™ ✔️ about 5 years ago
Should I do a petition to the GC mods for them to bring back the GC app? If you think yes, say aye!
Comic Man X about 5 years ago
Start handing out the prunes and egg salad people!
Cubic3D about 5 years ago
How are people supposed to know that you like a variety, Nate? Besides, they shouldn’t have to form a meeting about whose’s getting which candy for halloween just for your sake, Nate.
david_42 about 5 years ago
Bags of Pirate’s Booty were extremely popular this year.
DM9001 about 5 years ago
I love both Vern and Marge’s reaction to whatever Nate does. Vern makes a sly remark, and Marge pitifully comforts Nate by patting him on the head.
BiggerNate91 about 5 years ago
And yet another reused joke.
Peco about 5 years ago
Hey, those candies are the best Nate!
spyroclub1 about 5 years ago
Where’s the Egg Salad Bites?! The Cat Food Candy?! The Mrs. Godfrey Chews!!!
hariseldon59 about 5 years ago
Has Nate forgotten the lame treats his Dad gives out on Halloween? He should be happy that others hand out candy bars.
halvincobbes Premium Member about 5 years ago
I agree with Nate. Not much variety at all anymore.
CT-55555 about 5 years ago
I got one bag of sugar babies, my first one to.
Margo Premium Member about 5 years ago
A lot of the old timey candies you can also get from The Vermont Country Store catalog. They have more at their store in Weston, Vermont
Scoutmaster77 about 5 years ago
Heath Bars! Yeah, man!
Will_Scarlet about 5 years ago
There’s nothing as annoying as having your petty complaints put in perspective.
gn. about 5 years ago
I used to rule the world
Comments would fall when I gave the word
Now every day I would stow away
Hide from comments I used to slay
I HEAR THE FEATURED COMMENT BELLS RINGING
COMICRATER, CREEPER, AND MORE ARE SINGING
I WANNA BE FEATURED, NOT UNOTICED AND BORED
SO THE FEATURED COMMENT I WILL TRY HONESTLY TO HOARD
-Yoda (ChemicalChaos) and ComicRater
ComicRater about 5 years ago
I hope we get a nice arc this week. Maybe a chess arc? Haven’t seen those in a while.
ComicRater about 5 years ago
ANOTHER reused joke? Look, I get this strip has been running for a while, but it can be way better than this.
Ehi10 about 5 years ago
Nate you spoiled idiot
GarfieldMN about 5 years ago
Mmm… the classics! I gave heath bars in to trick and treaters
Big Chungas about 5 years ago
Big Chungas will not comment on most Sundays, due to catchup of schoolwork
GreggW Premium Member about 5 years ago
What are heath bars?
tinstar about 5 years ago
The single biggest detractor to Halloween candy is the “fun size” What in the devil is so fun about something so small, you have to unwrap 5, to equal the same size as a regular one? By the time you get all the wrappers off, you’re fighting the urge the hurl them across the room!
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member about 5 years ago
Shouldn’t that be “Bits-O-Honey” instead of “Bit-O-Honeys”? Like “Attorneys General” instead of “Attorney Generals.”
Drbarb71 Premium Member about 5 years ago
We get over 1,000 kids, teens, and believe it or not, adults every year. Many adults come with babies in strollers. They ask for candy for them, and one for themselves. I think that’s ridiculous, so I give them pretzels. Candy is for the older kids. Little ones get Welches Fruit Snacks.
Drbarb71 Premium Member about 5 years ago
I aspire to be like these grandparents.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member about 5 years ago
If Nate knew how other kids live, how they don’t even get candy or playtime or the right to a childhood.. the choice to say no. As they say, first world problems. You have it so good Nate!
Mr. Epic about 5 years ago
I got heath bars and bit-o-honeys.
rey mondia over 4 years ago
This is the day I was new here.
Rocky07 almost 4 years ago
go to https://www.gocomics.com/bignate/2012/04/08
Goat from PBS over 3 years ago
Snickers, Reese’s, Kit Kats, and Skittles are some of favorites. If I got nothing but those for Halloween, I would love that.
RBK_sandwich over 3 years ago
What about candy stones, and wax lips, and candy cigarettes, and cadbury eggs, and sixlets?
the guy from fortnite about 3 years ago
sugar babies are amazing but i have only gotten maybe 1 year in 10+ years of trick or treating
nintendopoptarts64 over 1 year ago
Just be grateful that you’re getting candy.
nintendopoptarts64 over 1 year ago
You’re making a big deal out of nothing nate, it’s just candy.