People are just realizing the meaning behind Twix’s name – and it actually makes a lot of sense
CANDY lovers have discovered the inspiration behind one of today's most iconic treats.
The brand itself confirmed their suspicion in a brief Twitter exchange.
Twix, a pair of shortbread bars covered in caramel and milk chocolate, has one of the shortest and succinct names in candy history.
Despite its 56-year existence, many fans have wondered why it wasn't called something else, or whether Twix stood for something longer.
One Twix fan decided to go straight to the source for an answer.
Twitter user Fooji (@gofooji) was curious to know if something they read about the candy's name origin was actually true.
Twix responded that the explanation was "close" but not exactly right.
"It's short for 'twin sticks,'" they said.
Other Twitter users were amazed that they had just learned this information.
One person said: "You think you know everything, and then..."
Someone else added, with a laughing face emoji: "Today I learnt."
Another Twitter user was embarrassed that they hadn't figured it out on their own.
"Ashamed that at 40-years-old, this had not occurred to me."