Say it with love: Sweethearts conversation sayings through time (2024)

FAQs

What were the original sayings on candy hearts? ›

The original candies had messages like, "Who Me, Luv U, Be Good, Kiss Me and Sweet Talk." Fast forward to present day and you can find hearts with sayings like, "Wicked Cool, Txt Me, Tweet, #Love, Wink Wink, Ur Hot, Call Me and even Marry Me." Those sayings not good enough? You can make your own.

The most popular phrases are "Kiss Me", "Marry Me" and "Be True." But the company keeps things fresh, adding new phrases each year, along the lines of "Tweet Me", "LOL", and "Bestie." According to the Reader's Digest, the hearts' sayings follow themes by year.

In addition to classic messages like "Be Mine" and "Luv U," the hearts would also have some more modern messages like "Bestie," "Bae," "YAAAS," and "GOAT" (which means Greatest of All Time, for those who don't know).

In 1902, the Sweethearts candy brand was created, with original sayings that are still popular today, including "Be Mine" and "Kiss Me." Over the next several decades, Sweethearts continued to grow in popularity.

The production of conversation hearts actually originates in a pharmacy! Back in 1847, Oliver R. Chase created a medication-cutting machine to increase production speed at his Apothecary. Medicinal and binding ingredients were pressed together and sliced into round discs, forming lozenges.

Each heart is printed with a message such as "Be Mine", "Kiss Me", "Call Me", "Let's Get Busy", or "Miss You". Sweethearts were made by the New England Confectionery Company, or Necco, before being purchased by the Spangler Candy Company in 2018.

Usually these seasonal treats contain modern missives like TXT ME and #LOVE joining the classics like BE MINE. There are even retro years, like 2014, when Necco brought five retro phrases—SWEET PEA, BE HAPPY, BEST DAY, LET'S READ and LOVE BUG—back to their classic Sweethearts candies.

“Some of the newer sayings on Brach's Conversation Hearts include TTYL (Talk To You Later), Adorbz, H&K (Hugs & Kisses), and LYMY (Love You Miss You).” Next, find out the most popular candy from the year you were born. Via Readers Digest.

How many different Sweetheart sayings are there? We have about 80 different sayings each year. We try to have about 20 new sayings, and then we keep about 30 to 35 of the older ones like "Be Mine." The rest are a mix of ones from previous years or phrases that are popular enough that we need more of them.

What happened to Brach's conversation hearts? ›

The new parent company, which also produces Circus Peanuts and Dum Dum lollipops, saved the conversation hearts—but the candies were still out of commission for a while. No conversation hearts were sold in 2019, and then production issues in 2020 meant that year's shipment contained entirely blank hearts without text.

SweetHearts were essentially just reshaped Necco Wafers, offering up a similarly underwhelming chalky and powdery texture. Brach's Conversation Hearts, on the other hand, have just a touch of chew, making them feel like a more coherent candy package and less like something that could fall apart in front of your eyes.

Love Hearts feature a wide range of simple two-worded messages. Message of affection include "Love You", "True Lips", "First Love", "My Angel", "Say Yes", "Hold Me" and "Kiss Me". Some of the sweets contain a cheeky message such as "Grow Up", "Cheeky Boy" and "Cheeky Girl".

Traditionally, these heart-shaped candies featured short, sweet messages like “Be Mine” or “I Love You.” However, modern trends have influenced the messages displayed on these candies, reflecting the changing nature of relationships and societal norms.

The History of Conversation Hearts

Chase's lozenge cutter is credited as the first American candy machine. He started off making medicinal lozenges for sore throats and bad breath, but later turned to creating candy. These candy lozenges would go on to become the Necco Wafers that are still around today.

Each heart is printed with a message such as "Be Mine", "Kiss Me", "Call Me", "Let's Get Busy", or "Miss You". Sweethearts were made by the New England Confectionery Company, or Necco, before being purchased by the Spangler Candy Company in 2018.

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