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Colossal Cavity-Inducing Creations

The World's Largest Lollipop by See's Candies

— July 26, 2012 — Art & Design
Someone from See's Candies must have a colossal sweet tooth, seeing as they've created the world's largest lollipop. The gigantic sweet treat weighs in at a record-breaking 7,003 pounds.

This edible installation was done to commemorate National Lollipop Day. Onlookers can check out the piece on July 29th in San Francisco at the AT&T park.

Design Taxi explains, "This enormous candy measures in at 4-foot, 8.75 inches in length, 3-foot 6-inches in width, and 5-foot 11-inches in height-breaking the previous record set in 2009, in terms of weight, by nearly 500 pounds."

The only possible person that could finish this monumental lollipop is the Jolly Green Giant, and as we all know, he's not so interested sugary products.
Trend Themes
1. Gigantic Food - Opportunity for food companies to create record-breaking food installations, feeding the curiosity and excitement of consumers.
2. Edible Installations - Opportunity for interactive marketing through creating edible, visually appealing installations that garner widespread interest and publicity.
3. Record-breaking Treats - Opportunity for companies to create treats that break records, generating publicity and excitement around the brand.
Industry Implications
1. Food Production - Food producers can create innovative, unique products that capture consumer curiosity and attention, setting trends and breaking records.
2. Marketing - Marketers can create unique edible installations to capture social media attention and leave a lasting impact on consumers, demonstrating the innovation and creativity of their brand.
3. Entertainment Industry - Through creating large-scale, edible installations, the entertainment industry can offer a unique and immersive experience for visitors, generating excitement and attracting attention.
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