These sticky bubblegum innovations show how ubiquitous this candy has become.
The instantly recognizable appearance of this food makes it ideal as an inspiration for design, and many revamps have been done to the chewy product. Gum balls, in particular, lend a nostalgic feel to design, and have been integrated into both art and recipes. Though some might be grossed out by the illusion of chewed up candy, this look has been particularly popular throughout the design world, and its gross-out factor gets major attention.
In addition to its wacky appearance, bubblegum has undergone many culinary-focused makeovers as well. From meat-flavored candy to triple flavor edibles, there's no telling how far manufacturers will go.
Whether you love or hate bubblegum, it's an undeniably youthful product that's sure to stick around for years to come.
25 Sticky Bubblegum Innovations
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Gum Blondes
Jason Kronenwald's Chewed Portraits Made of Gum
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Bubble Gum Bouffants
Photographer Mario Testino Gets a Tad Racy in his Recent Work
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Blushing Bubblegum Cakes
Blow Pop Cupcakes are the Perfect Girly Treat
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Chewing Gum Sculptures
Confectionary Art by Maurizio Savini
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Giant Bubble Gum Sculptures
'Chewing in Venice' by Simone Decker Makes for Sticky Sightings
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Bubble Gum Clothing
Asli Filinta Makes Music With Her Upcoming S/S 2010 Line
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Brilliant Bubblegum Paintings
Roland Hicks Chewing Gum Pieces Pop With Whimsy and Wonder
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Portable Gum Garbages
The Green Seeds Bottle by Gonglue Jiang
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Chewing Gum Canvases
Ben Wilson Prettifies the Streets of London
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Retro Bubblegum Bites
Sweet Sugar Belle's Gumball Machine Cookies are a Ball of Fun
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Dripping Benches
'Smooth & Smoothie' by Florent Degourc Looks like Melted Bubble Gum
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Organic Chewing Gum
Biodegradable Chicza Comes from the Mexican Rainforest
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Bubblegum Mobile Rests
The iStuck Phone Stand Looks Like Stretched-Out Chewed Gum
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DIY Foam Furniture
The Scum Chair by Hannes Harms Looks Like It's Made Out of Bubble Gum
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Old Bubble Gum Magnets
Keep Your Things Handy with the 'Already Been Chewed' Magnet
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Chewing Gum to Get Free Underwear
Xylish Chewing Gum Contest
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Anatomical Gum
Kevin Van Aelst Sets Out to Show Your Insides With Household Items
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Bright Bubblegum Campaigns
The Mentos Gum Ads are Fun, Funky and Easy to Swallow
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Personalized Gum Advertising
The New Mentos Up2U Ad Campaign Gets Interactive
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Gumball Seats
The Dandelion Stool by DesignK is a Cute Addition to Any Room
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Carnivorous Candy
Savor the Taste of Breakfast With Bacon Gumballs
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Removable Gum
Revolymer Non-Stick Gum
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Tri-Flavor Gum
Lotte Creates 'Magic' Chewing Gum for Japan
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Haute Cuisine Chews
Foie Gras Bubblegum is a Gooey Alternative to the French Delicacy
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Fake Chewed Gum
Stuck Up Magnets
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