FADS Fun Sticks facts for kids

FADS Fun Sticks (2000s onwards)

FADS Fun Sticks are a popular type of candy made in Australia. They were first created in 1943. This candy is known for changing its name several times. It was first called FAGS, then FADS, and finally FADS Fun Sticks.

The candy was originally made by a company called Riviera Confectionery. This company is part of Fyna Foods Australia and is located in Victoria, Australia.

What Are FADS Fun Sticks?

FADS Fun Sticks are a type of candy that used to look like cigarettes. They are thin, white sticks. When they were first made, they even had a red tip. This red tip was meant to look like the lit end of a cigarette.

Why the Name Changed

The candy's name and look changed over time. This happened because people became worried about what the candy might teach kids.

From FAGS to FADS

The candy was first called FAGS. This word was a common slang term for cigarettes in Australia and Britain. In the 1990s, the company decided to change the name to FADS. This was done for two main reasons:

• People were concerned that the candy looked too much like real cigarettes. They worried it might make smoking seem okay for children.
• The word "fags" also had another meaning that was not nice and could be hurtful to people.

Adding "Fun Sticks"

After the name changed to FADS, the company made more changes. In the 2000s, they added "Fun Sticks" to the name. So, the candy became known as FADS Fun Sticks. This was another step to make sure the candy did not seem connected to cigarettes anymore. Also, the red tip that looked like a lit cigarette was removed in the 1990s.

Where FADS Fun Sticks Are Made Today

Even though FADS Fun Sticks started in Australia, they are not made there anymore. Today, these candies are made in Colombia.

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  FAGS
  (around early 1990s with red tips)
  This picture shows the front, opened top, and side view.

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  FADS
  (around mid-1990s)
  This is a flattened FADS box from the 1990s.

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  FAGS/FADS
  (around early 1990s)
  This shows the candy sticks by themselves, with their "lit" red tips.