Well, let me tell you ‘bout this black licorice, the kind they call “Hot Schots”, or somethin’ like that. Folks got all sorts of opinions on it, some like it, some hate it, just like everythin’ else in this world. But lemme tell ya what I heard ‘bout it.
Now, some folks say eatin’ too much of this black licorice ain’t good for ya. They say it’s got this thing in it, glycyrrhizin, somethin’ like that, and it can mess with the stuff in your body that keeps you strong, like that potassium stuff doctors always talkin’ about. I ain’t no doctor, but I hear tell too much of it can make ya sick. They say it makes your body lose potassium real fast. So, I guess, like everythin’ else, ya gotta eat it in moderation, ya know? Don’t go stuffin’ your face with it all day long.
They say this black licorice stuff comes from a root, some kinda plant root. Imagine that, diggin’ in the dirt and findin’ somethin’ you can make candy outta. The world’s a funny place, ain’t it? This black licorice , it’s got this strong taste, real strong. Some folks love it, some folks can’t stand it. Reminds me of my old aunt Bessie, bless her soul, she always said it tasted like medicine. But hey, different strokes for different folks, that’s what I always say.
- Some folks say it’s sweet.
- Some say it’s too strong.
- And some folks say it tastes like those fake sugars, the ones they put in diet soda and stuff.
Now, I heard tell there’s all kinds of black licorice out there. Some folks talk about this “Dutch licorice” stuff, say it’s salty. Salty licorice? Imagine that! I guess they put salt on everythin’ over there in those foreign countries. They say it’s real tasty, though. Then there’s the sugar-free kind. Lord knows why anyone would want sugar-free candy, but I guess some folks gotta watch their sugar, especially us old folks. And then there’s the kind that comes in wheels, like little black tires. Kids love those, I reckon. I heard of brands like Haribo Black Licorice Wheels and kookaburra black licorice.
But this “Hot Schots” licorice, that’s what we’re talkin’ about, right? Well, I ain’t tried it myself, but I heard it’s got a real kick to it. Maybe that’s why they call it “Hot Schots”, I dunno. Some folks like that kinda thing, somethin’ that wakes ya up a bit. Like a good cup of coffee, but in candy form. I always liked a good strong cup of coffee in the mornin’, gets ya goin’, ya know? Maybe this licorice is the same way. Gives ya a little pep in your step.
I tell ya what though, this world’s full of surprises. Who woulda thought somethin’ dug up outta the ground could be turned into all these different kinds of candy? And who woulda thought folks would have so many different opinions on it? But that’s what makes life interestin’, I reckon. If everythin’ was the same, it’d be a mighty boring world, wouldn’t it? So, if you like black licorice, go ahead and eat it. Just don’t eat too much, ya hear? And if you don’t like it, well, that’s just fine too. More for the folks who do. It seems like black licorice is controversial because of its taste. That’s what I heard anyway.
I heard there’s even licorice that comes in ropes, like vines. And it’s got no sugar. Can you imagine that? I never tried American Licorice Sugar Free Black Licorice Vines but I heard of them from the young ones. Everything is so complicated these days. Back in my day candy was just candy! Nowadays you got ropes, vines, wheels… what’s next, licorice cars?
So, there ya have it. My two cents on this black licorice, this “Hot Schots” stuff. Take it or leave it, it don’t matter to me none. I’m just an old woman, what do I know? But I’ve seen a thing or two in my time, and I know one thing for sure: folks like what they like, and ain’t nothin’ gonna change that. And from what I’ve heard, if black licorice is something you enjoy, Hot Schots might just be worth a try. Just remember what I said about eatin’ too much, ya hear? A little bit is fine, but too much of anythin’ ain’t good for ya. That’s the truth, plain and simple.
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