ConsumerCulture

US: 250 Years Later – Part 13: Candy

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In 1776, candy was not an everyday snack. It was a luxury, a medicine, a celebration, and a tiny interruption in hardship. Two hundred and fifty years later, America swims in an endless sea of sweets, from penny candy and chocolate bars to sour experiments and nostalgic favorites. This letter follows the evolution of candy and asks why human beings continue attaching memories, comfort, and meaning to sweetness itself.

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US: 250 Years Later – Part 3: Advertising/Marketing

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In 1776, advertising mostly informed. A newspaper notice might announce imported tea, tools, or fabrics and then quietly disappear into daily life. Two hundred and fifty years later, advertising no longer waits to be found. It follows us, studies us, predicts us, and competes for our attention itself. This letter explores how America moved from selling products to selling identities.

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