Haribo Fans Stunned to Learn the Truth About the Tangfastics ‘Key’ Sweet
For years, Haribo lovers have been happily munching on the sour, sugar-dusted treats in the Tangfastics range — but now, a decades-long misconception has come to light. What many fans assumed was a “key”-shaped candy has officially been revealed to be something entirely different: a pacifier. The revelation began with a light-hearted Reddit post from a husband trying to settle a playful debate with his wife, only to find himself at the center of a much larger confectionery controversy. “What do you call this Haribo?” he asked, posting a picture of the iconic sweet — and suddenly, the internet exploded with opinions.
The debate quickly gained traction, with some users standing firm in their belief that the shape resembled a key, while others argued it was clearly a dummy (British slang for pacifier). A few outliers even thought it resembled a magnifying glass. But the confusion ended when Haribo themselves stepped in with the final word: the candy is officially a pacifier. Despite the clarification, not everyone was convinced. “They’re clearly not dummies,” one commenter insisted, echoing the reluctance of many who had grown up calling them “keys.” Others conceded, albeit begrudgingly, noting that the packaging does, in fact, label them as pacifiers.
This isn’t Haribo’s first identity-related surprise. The candy giant has a history of keeping fans on their toes — like when people recently discovered the green gummy bear isn’t apple- or lime-flavored, but strawberry. That tidbit sparked another round of disbelieving posts across social media. Whether it’s misidentified shapes or unexpected flavors, Haribo seems to delight in subtly subverting expectations. One thing is certain: even the most loyal fans are still learning new things about their favorite sweets.
