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Maggie Sajak, the daughter of famous ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak, revealed her number one Halloween gift while participating in a fun segment of the iconic game show. The program’s social media correspondent did not hesitate to say that the only candy for her was Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, while the rest of the candy was immediately rejected. This joyous event gave us a little insight into what this new generation of stars likes.
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Video from the show shows Maggie Sajak comparing candy. In all cases, their response is instantaneous and forceful. When asked about Reese’s versus Twix, she immediately answers “Reese’s” without any hesitation. The same scenario continues with M&M’s, Peanut M&M’s, Skittles and even Sour Patch Kids. His final statement is huge: “You know what, just take all the Reese’s. I’m going to take all the Reese’s,” which was also the thought of the audience who voted online for the show. The associated post simply asked followers which Halloween candy they would go for first with their number one pick, and Maggie’s decision was presented as the definitive answer.
Reactions online were very quick and mostly in favor of Maggie Sajak’s assessment. One internet user mentioned the joy of being a part of the show and called Maggie “SO SWEET,” which actually reflected her acceptance into her role. However, regarding the candy controversy, the debate soon became a more heated and complicated topic. The main problem was not the option itself but the way of saying it. One person posed the question that annually divides families each Halloween: “Who says Recess and who says Ree-sees? I’m team Ree-sees!” This seemingly simple question led to a phonetic argument.
Another commenter took a harsher stance, making it clear that he was irritated by the frequent mispronunciation. He wrote: “I can’t stand listening to people mispronounce ‘Reese’s’. They must be pretty ignorant not to know anyone named Reese.” This opinion suggests that for some people, pronouncing the word correctly is not only a matter of choice but also a recognition of the founder of the brand. Although Reese’s was the main topic of discussion, there were also other classic candies that advocates joined in on. One of those fans was the loudest and said “ALMOND JOY AND SOUR PATCH KIDS,” proving that not all chocolate and peanut butter fans are supporters. One user even asked about a candy missing from the segment that has the same fan following as the comments directed at Maggie, “where’s the GOAT of candy: KitKats?” The response was very positive and simply said, “Now you’re talking,” indicating that KitKat has a strong, loyal fan base.
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Ultimately, the segment and the following conversation underscored the fact that Halloween candy is a social marker. A topic that people can discuss calmly but at the same time with a lot of emotion. You can even unite people by their shared favorite or split them up because of pronunciation. Maggie Sajak’s unwavering support of Reese’s was a fun, relatable moment and reminded the audience that even those who appear on television have their favorite treats and strong opinions about them. The online chatter it generated indicates that such simple joys remain a source of fun and friendly disputes. The candy giveaway is a holiday custom, and on that particular ‘Wheel of Fortune’ day, Reese’s was the unbeatable first-round pick. Maggie Sajak recently shared a fun post and also enjoyed a night out on a popular TV show. Maggie Sajak and Ryan Seacrest also share an inside joke.
