Whatever happened to Fags, Razzes, Choo Choo Bars and other treats from childhood?
Everyone remembers their first illicit puff of a cigarette (usually behind the shelter shed), but for generations of young Australians this giddy thrill didn’t involve tobacco. Instead, the musk- flavoured confection Fags was the brand of choice for aspiring young hipsters. “You weren’t cool unless you had a box of Fags in your pocket”.
I remember sitting in front of the telly “smoking” these, feeling super cool, while mum smoked her real cigarettes. I think they were eventually outlawed as they were thought to encourage smoking. Can’t argue with that!
Big Boss Cigars as well
And Nigger Boy Licorice.. changed to Bigger Boy. (not much better hehehehe.)
They are still around – they just don’t have the “lit” end anymore and are now called “Fads” instead.