Has Anyone Noticed They Started Wrapping Chewing Gum In Paper? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 02-13-2010, 09:09 AM

Last night I went to the corner store and bought a pack of Wrigley's Spearmint (not the 5 stick but the bigger 15 stick).

I opened the package and noticed that the gum is now wrapped in paper instead of foil.

This must be recent because I must have bought gum maybe 2-3 weeks ago and it was in foil.

Anyone else realize this? I know this is random and not really important.. lol.. but I didn't hear of any reason for this.

Zoneboy · 02-13-2010, 09:49 AM

I like Wrigley's Big Red but haven't bought any lately so I have no idea if the gum is now in paper. Fruit Stripe gum has been wrapped in paper for as long as I can remember.

Penny Lane · 02-13-2010, 01:46 PM

I buy Extra Winterfresh gum regularly and they use paper now instead of foil. Wonder why?

MickeyMac · 02-13-2010, 03:01 PM

I chew gum and to be honest I dont even notice. I'll look next time.

Janice · 02-13-2010, 04:39 PM

I don't chew gum, but if they've change from foil, my guess is that it's cheaper.

browneyes106 · 02-13-2010, 04:59 PM

I did notice sometime back that the larger packs of Wrigley's use paper. The smaller packs still use foil. I bought a case of 5 packs sometime back at Sam's and the sticks were wrapped in foil.

comedyfreak · 02-15-2010, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penny Lane

I buy Extra Winterfresh gum regularly and they use paper now instead of foil. Wonder why?

I've wondered that myself it's weird.

Marvo301 · 02-15-2010, 03:25 AM

I think it's because paper is recyclable. It's an enviremental choice by the gum companies.

Family Ties Forever! · 02-15-2010, 06:47 PM

The only time I chew gum is if I'm on a plane. I'm not a fan of gum.

Coffeecup · 02-16-2010, 06:52 PM

I haven't chewed gum in 10 years. Wasn't it paper with a foil backing? I remember as a teen when I did chew gum I would try to get the foil off without tearing it.

02-13-2010, 09:09 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	Has Anyone Noticed They Started Wrapping Chewing Gum In Paper? Last night I went to the corner store and bought a pack of Wrigley's Spearmint (not the 5 stick but the bigger 15 stick). I opened the package and noticed that the gum is now wrapped in paper instead of foil. This must be recent because I must have bought gum maybe 2-3 weeks ago and it was in foil. Anyone else realize this? I know this is random and not really important.. lol.. but I didn't hear of any reason for this.

02-13-2010, 09:49 AM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,434	I like Wrigley's Big Red but haven't bought any lately so I have no idea if the gum is now in paper. Fruit Stripe gum has been wrapped in paper for as long as I can remember.
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02-13-2010, 01:46 PM	#3
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,262	I buy Extra Winterfresh gum regularly and they use paper now instead of foil. Wonder why?
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02-15-2010, 03:25 AM	#8
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	I think it's because paper is recyclable. It's an enviremental choice by the gum companies.
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02-15-2010, 06:47 PM	#9
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	The only time I chew gum is if I'm on a plane. I'm not a fan of gum.
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02-13-2010, 03:01 PM	#4
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	I chew gum and to be honest I dont even notice. I'll look next time.

02-13-2010, 04:39 PM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I don't chew gum, but if they've change from foil, my guess is that it's cheaper.

02-13-2010, 04:59 PM	#6
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I did notice sometime back that the larger packs of Wrigley's use paper. The smaller packs still use foil. I bought a case of 5 packs sometime back at Sam's and the sticks were wrapped in foil.

02-16-2010, 06:52 PM	#10
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	I haven't chewed gum in 10 years. Wasn't it paper with a foil backing? I remember as a teen when I did chew gum I would try to get the foil off without tearing it.