Bonkers

What it is

Chewy rectangles with a tangy fruit filling. "Bonkers! Bonks you out!"

The story

• mid-1980s: first made by Nabisco.

Fun facts

• Leaf Brands bought the trademark in February 2012 and talked about bringing it back, but no date was ever set.

Are Bonkers still made?

No. Bonkers were discontinued. You can't buy them new today. If you miss it, try Laffy Taffy and Starburst, which are still made.

If you like Bonkers

• Laffy Taffy (1970s): Soft, stretchy fruit taffy with a joke printed on every wrapper.
• Starburst (1968): Square, juicy fruit chews in strawberry, cherry, orange and lemon.
• Now and Later (1962): Hard little squares of fruit taffy that soften as you chew, wrapped in bright paper.
• Big Hunk (1950s): A long, flat bar of chewy honey nougat packed with roasted peanuts.

See every candy from the 1980s or all chewy candy and taffy.