Gummi Worm Day

National Gummi Worm Day is a fun and quirky holiday on July 15th. Invented in 1981 by Trolli, the gummy worm was created to give children a fun treat while mildly shocking their parents. Trolli’s Sour Brite Crawlers are particularly famous for their duo of flavors, fluorescent colors, and slightly sour grainy coating. Popular flavors include orange and lime (orange and green), strawberry and raspberry (pink and blue), and lemon and cherry (yellow and red). Gummy worms have become a favorite sweet treat for people all over the world.

Celebrate this weird holiday by going to a convenience store and buying gummy worms! Wish your friends a “Happy National Gummi Worm Day!” Hold a competition with your friends to see who can stuff the most gummy worms in their mouth! Buy some sweet gummy worms and sour gummy worms to determine which flavors you like best! Throw a party and serve gummy worm shots! If you’re looking for a child-friendly option, try making gummy worm dirt pie. However you decide to celebrate National Gummi Worm Day, we hope you develop a greater respect for gummy worms and enjoy these delicious edible worms today!

History

In 1920, the famous gummy bear was created in Bonn, Germany. However, our story is about gummy worms, which appeared on July 15, 1981. Why mention gummy bears? Because gummy worms have become even more popular than their bear counterparts. Today, gummy worms come in various flavors and colors and are used in ice cream, spirits, and cakes. According to statistics, the market for chewy worms is expected to reach $40 billion by 2024.

National Gummi Worm Day Fun Facts

• Gummy bears and worms are the most popular varieties of gummy candy.
• “Gummi” means “rubber” in German.
• Gummy candy comes in many shapes, including spiders, watches, hamburgers, pizza, bugs, and feet.
• The world’s largest gummy worm is 26 inches long, 5 inches in girth, weighs about 3 pounds, and packs an impressive 4,000 calories!
• The average Trolli Sour Brite Crawler, the number one sold gummy worm, is two inches long.

National Gummi Worm Day Jokes

• What do you call a worm who just lost his dentures?
• A gummy worm!

• Why did the gummy worm cross the road?
• To get away from the fried chicken!

• What do you call a female gummy worm?
• A gummy worman!

• What’s worse than finding a gummy worm in your apple?
• Finding an empty bag of gummy worms next to it!

• What do gummy worms do before they exercise?
• Worm up!

National Gummi Worm Day Quotes

• “The early bird catches the worm.” William Camden.
• “The early bird gets the worm. The early worm… gets eaten.” Norman Ralph Augustine.
• “If man makes himself a worm he must not complain when he is trodden on.” Immanuel Kant.
• “Envy, like the worm, never runs but to the fairest fruit; like a cunning bloodhound, it singles out the fattest deer in the flock.” Francis Beaumont.
• “God gives every bird his worm, but He does not throw it into the nest.” P. D. James.

National Gummi Worm Day Destinations

• Take a vacation to Fürth, Bavaria, Germany, where Trolli’s headquarters are located.
• Visit a candy shop and buy a huge bag of gummy worms!
• If there’s no candy store nearby, drive to the nearest grocery store and buy a package of gummy worms!
• Go to the library and read Goosebumps: Go Eat Worms! by R. L. Stine!

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July 15th is also Be a Dork Day, I Love Horses Day, National Tapioca Pudding Day, and Respect Canada Day!

National Gummi Worm Day is in July which is: National Anti-Boredom Month, National Blueberry Month, National Cellphone Courtesy Month, National Grilling Month, National Hot Dog Month, National Ice Cream Month, and National Vacation Rental Month!

When is National Gummi Worm Day in 2024?

National Gummi Worm Day is observed on July 15 each year.

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