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Gobstoppers were not invented by braizhon marshall.. They are a generic type of hard round sweet, ranging from about 1cm across, up to 3cm across (hence 'Gob-stoppers', from 'Gob', UK vulgar slang for mouth) They have been available in traditional sweet shops in the UK for years, bought by weight from jars, for example, "a quarter(-pound) of gobstoppers please".
They last a very long time in the mouth, shrinking, often revealing different coloured (and sometimes flavoured) layers, before dissolving completely. The name 'Everlasting Gobstoppers' is an extension of this used by Roald Dahl. Nestle have used the name for their brand, but they didn't invent it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 217.140.43.124 ( talk • contribs) 14:47, 23 August 2005 ---
Okay, I understand why the jawbreakers might explode if heated in a microwave. What I'm unclear on is WHY a kid would heat a jawbreaker in the microwave in the first place. What's the benefit? Benami 21:10, 1 January 2006 (UTC)
It did say "when heated". Maybe simply having it in your mouth for long and then biting could cause it to explode?
Chacago-based Ferrara Pan Candy Co. claims to have invented the jawbreaker. Their original product was candy-coated jordan almonds, which have a jawbreaker-like suger coating.-- Drvanthorp 07:04, 10 June 2006 (UTC)
Should we change the name of the article? Jawbreaker is a more common than Goberstopper. ♣ Princess Clown♥ 18:12, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
Yeah thats what Im saying because jawbreak and Boberstopper are same because both cant be bitten in too
98.203.27.204 ( talk) 00:45, 3 April 2012 (UTC)Janiuy
98.203.27.204 ( talk) 00:42, 3 April 2012 (UTC)Khhy
The ones with layers of different colors were also called Agates, which may also refer to the hardness. Saxophobia ( talk) 23:10, 19 August 2013 (UTC)
I've bought Gobstoppers in the US; I'm pretty sure it's a trade name (as with Jawbreaker). 162.136.193.1 ( talk) 19:35, 29 April 2010 (UTC)
The "Gobstoppers" that you bought were probably manufactured by Nestle's Willy Wonka candy division. This candy brand was introduced after the release of the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, a film that prominently featured a candy called the "everlasting gobstopper". The word gobstopper was virtually unknown in the United States before the release of that film.-- Drvanthorp ( talk) 04:54, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
Long or polysyllabic words are sometimes referred to as jawbreakers (the allusion being that they are a bit of a mouthful, with the inference of having about as much point to them), yet this isn't referenced anywhere on Wikipedia.
Is this an isolated usage or do others feel the variant meaning is worthy of inclusion somewhere?
Nuttyskin ( talk) 12:44, 15 June 2011 (UTC)
And from where did the claim originate that she invented this candy? A google search for her name and the word "gobstopper" brings up nothing to confirm this claim, yet there was the claim in this Wikipeda article, and no one questions it. The Ferrera Pan company in Chicago also claims to have invented this type of candy, but they don't get credit in the article.-- Drvanthorp ( talk) 03:43, 14 August 2013 (UTC)
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When Vanellope sees Ralph being able to break apart a Jawbreaker during a tantrum in Wreck-it Ralph, she realizes he can blow the fortified door that keeps her from creating a car for her, and makes a deal with him. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 177.81.61.130 ( talk) 00:58, 20 January 2014 (UTC)
i'm trying to add the history of the jawbreaker (gobstopper), but it keeps on being undone, i added a lot of cites (I.D.K how reliable they are or what even determines their reliability) and stated with the words 'could' instead of 'did'. what other requirements do i require to make the history section legitimate? ok, so according to this link encyclopedia.com is a reliable source. it also dictates the history of the jawbreaker. so, do i have permission to edit the gobstopper article without it being deleted? i could easily add the jawbreaker history but decided to ask you first. Yours indubitably. ( talk) 00:04, 26 November 2015 (UTC)loomigh223555
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What does "but chemical contamination ...and heating while in the plastic bag were also considered confirmed" mean? Royalcourtier ( talk) 03:42, 26 May 2017 (UTC)
Maybe the title of this article should be "Jawbreaker." I believe "jawbreaker" is a more recognizable term than "gobstopper". 172.250.44.165 ( talk) 08:22, 11 February 2021 (UTC)
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Gobstoppers were not invented by braizhon marshall.. They are a generic type of hard round sweet, ranging from about 1cm across, up to 3cm across (hence 'Gob-stoppers', from 'Gob', UK vulgar slang for mouth) They have been available in traditional sweet shops in the UK for years, bought by weight from jars, for example, "a quarter(-pound) of gobstoppers please".
They last a very long time in the mouth, shrinking, often revealing different coloured (and sometimes flavoured) layers, before dissolving completely. The name 'Everlasting Gobstoppers' is an extension of this used by Roald Dahl. Nestle have used the name for their brand, but they didn't invent it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 217.140.43.124 ( talk • contribs) 14:47, 23 August 2005 ---
Okay, I understand why the jawbreakers might explode if heated in a microwave. What I'm unclear on is WHY a kid would heat a jawbreaker in the microwave in the first place. What's the benefit? Benami 21:10, 1 January 2006 (UTC)
It did say "when heated". Maybe simply having it in your mouth for long and then biting could cause it to explode?
Chacago-based Ferrara Pan Candy Co. claims to have invented the jawbreaker. Their original product was candy-coated jordan almonds, which have a jawbreaker-like suger coating.-- Drvanthorp 07:04, 10 June 2006 (UTC)
Should we change the name of the article? Jawbreaker is a more common than Goberstopper. ♣ Princess Clown♥ 18:12, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
Yeah thats what Im saying because jawbreak and Boberstopper are same because both cant be bitten in too
98.203.27.204 ( talk) 00:45, 3 April 2012 (UTC)Janiuy
98.203.27.204 ( talk) 00:42, 3 April 2012 (UTC)Khhy
The ones with layers of different colors were also called Agates, which may also refer to the hardness. Saxophobia ( talk) 23:10, 19 August 2013 (UTC)
I've bought Gobstoppers in the US; I'm pretty sure it's a trade name (as with Jawbreaker). 162.136.193.1 ( talk) 19:35, 29 April 2010 (UTC)
The "Gobstoppers" that you bought were probably manufactured by Nestle's Willy Wonka candy division. This candy brand was introduced after the release of the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, a film that prominently featured a candy called the "everlasting gobstopper". The word gobstopper was virtually unknown in the United States before the release of that film.-- Drvanthorp ( talk) 04:54, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
Long or polysyllabic words are sometimes referred to as jawbreakers (the allusion being that they are a bit of a mouthful, with the inference of having about as much point to them), yet this isn't referenced anywhere on Wikipedia.
Is this an isolated usage or do others feel the variant meaning is worthy of inclusion somewhere?
Nuttyskin ( talk) 12:44, 15 June 2011 (UTC)
And from where did the claim originate that she invented this candy? A google search for her name and the word "gobstopper" brings up nothing to confirm this claim, yet there was the claim in this Wikipeda article, and no one questions it. The Ferrera Pan company in Chicago also claims to have invented this type of candy, but they don't get credit in the article.-- Drvanthorp ( talk) 03:43, 14 August 2013 (UTC)
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When Vanellope sees Ralph being able to break apart a Jawbreaker during a tantrum in Wreck-it Ralph, she realizes he can blow the fortified door that keeps her from creating a car for her, and makes a deal with him. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 177.81.61.130 ( talk) 00:58, 20 January 2014 (UTC)
i'm trying to add the history of the jawbreaker (gobstopper), but it keeps on being undone, i added a lot of cites (I.D.K how reliable they are or what even determines their reliability) and stated with the words 'could' instead of 'did'. what other requirements do i require to make the history section legitimate? ok, so according to this link encyclopedia.com is a reliable source. it also dictates the history of the jawbreaker. so, do i have permission to edit the gobstopper article without it being deleted? i could easily add the jawbreaker history but decided to ask you first. Yours indubitably. ( talk) 00:04, 26 November 2015 (UTC)loomigh223555
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What does "but chemical contamination ...and heating while in the plastic bag were also considered confirmed" mean? Royalcourtier ( talk) 03:42, 26 May 2017 (UTC)
Maybe the title of this article should be "Jawbreaker." I believe "jawbreaker" is a more recognizable term than "gobstopper". 172.250.44.165 ( talk) 08:22, 11 February 2021 (UTC)
Bob's Burgers "Dr. Yap" S2E6 Drsruli ( talk) 04:09, 23 March 2023 (UTC)