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Maggie Sajak, the daughter of the famous ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak, revealed her number one Halloween treat while participating in a fun segment of the iconic game show. The social media correspondent of the program did not hesitate to say that the one and only candy for her was Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, while the rest of the sweets were all immediately rejected. This light-hearted event gave us a small glimpse of what this new breed of stars is fond of.
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The video from the show shows Maggie Sajak getting comparisons of candies. In every case, her reply is instant and strong. When the question about Reese’s vs. Twix is asked, she immediately answers “Reese’s” without any doubt. The same scenario continues with M&M, peanut M&M, Skittles, and even Sour Patch Kids. Her final statement is huge: “You know what just take just take all the Reese’s I’m gonna take all the Reese’s,” which was also the thought of the audience who voted online for the show. The associated post had simply asked the followers which Halloween candy they would choose first with their number one pick, and the decision of Maggie was presented as the ultimate answer.
Online reactions were very quick and mostly in favor of Maggie Sajak’s assessment. One internet user mentioned the delight of being a part of the show and called Maggie “SUCH A SWEETHEART,” which was indeed reflective of her acceptance in her role. In relation to the candy controversy, however, the debate soon turned to a more heated and complicated subject. The main problem was not the option itself but the way of saying it. One person posed the question that annually splits families every Halloween, asking, “Who says Recess and who says Ree-sees? I’m team Ree-sees!” This seemingly straightforward question led to a phonetic argument.
Another commentator took a tougher stand, making it clear that he was irritated by the frequent mispronunciation. He wrote, “I can’t bear to listen to people who mispronounce ‘Reese’s.’ They must be quite ignorant not to know anyone named Reese.” This opinion suggests that for some people pronouncing the word correctly is not just a matter of choice but also an acknowledgment of the brand’s founder. Although Reese’s was the main topic of discussion, there were also some other classic candies that defenders joined in with. One such fan was the most vociferous one and he/she said “ALMOND JOY AND SOUR PATCH KIDS” showing that not all chocolate and peanut butter are supporters. A user even asked about a sweet treat missing from the segment who posses the same admirer as the comments were directed at Maggie, “where’s the GOAT of candy: KitKats?!” The response was a very positive one that simply said, “today you’re talkin’,” indicating that the KitKat does have a strong loyal fan base of its own.
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Ultimately, the segment and the following conversation underlined the fact that Halloween candy is a societal marker. A subject that people can argue about with a light heart yet still very emotionally. It can even unite people over their shared favorite or divide them due to pronunciations. Maggie Sajak’s unwavering support for Reese’s made for a fun and relatable moment and it reminded the audience that even the ones on TV have their favorite treats and strong opinions about them. The online chatter it sparked indicates that such simple joys remain a source of fun and friendly disputes. The candy draught is a festive custom, and on that particular day of ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ Reese’s was the unbeatable first-round pick. Maggie Sajak recently shared a playful post and also enjoyed a night out at a popular TV show. Maggie Sajak and Ryan Seacrest also share an inside joke.
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