Reese's is a brand that likes to have a little fun with its fans. That's more than obvious with the brand's latest play on social media, where it's been teasing everyone with the concept of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups loaded with Reese's Pieces. It would be a dream for most, but the company is keeping hush on whether it's for real or just a horribly disappointing rumor. All this coy behavior got us thinking about all the other times Reese's has yanked our chain. And it's all stuff you should definitely know about, including:
1. The time it created the sweetest Elvis tribute...
Back in 2007, Reese's put out a special edition of its peanut butter cup that featured banana cream to mark Elvis Presley's famous love of peanut butter and banana sandwiches.
2. ... but then blew our mind with a Reese's burger
In October, Reese's teamed up with the Works Gourmet Burger Bistro to whip up the most mind-boggling burger we've ever heard of, the Reese's PBC—which is stuffed with the peanut butter and chocolate candy. And then topped with bacon, onion, and more Reese's cups.
The time it totally messed up Reese's trees ...
People were totally freaking out last Christmas that their peanut butter and chocolate "trees" ended up looking like blobs. The tweet storms were strong.
... and then later made fun of itself with Reese's hearts
When Valetine's Day rolled around, more PB cup fans complained about Reese's long, skinny hearts looking more like trees than anything else. And the brand responded with one of the most hilarious self-deprecating comments.
... but then it effed up again with Reese's eggs
The pale yellow, um, slightly phallic treat made us take pause. And gave us a ton of laughs.
The time it surprised us all with peanuts in the peanut butter center...
With the addition of Reese's Crunchy Cup to the chocolatey lineup, crunchy peanut butter fans rejoiced. And the rest of the world turned the other cheek to cringe.
... and kinda copied Butterfinger
Yeah, that's right we said it. Reese's Crispy Crunchy Bar is loaded with "crunchy peanut butter candy" but like, that's just a different way of saying "we know you like Butterfingers a lot and want you to try our version." Just kidding, we still love you, Reese's. Because your iteration also has real chopped peanuts.
The time it teamed up with Friendly's to make the best ice cream cake ever...
Seriously, Reese's in ice cream is already divine. Put that in cake form and we're on an entirely different level that's out of this world and into the next universe. Sign me up every day of the year—not just my birthday.
... and swapped milk chocolate for dark chocolate
How risqué. When Reese's started wrapping its trademark peanut butter with rich dark chocolate, we swooned. That is some fancy and, dare we say, sexy ish right there.
The time it super-sized its cups...
One of its biggest stunts, (heh—see what we did there?) Reese's Big Cup changed the game for peanut butter and chocolate pairings. And we can't say we're mad about it.
... and one-upped Nutella
Sorry not sorry but this peanut butter and chocolate spread beats the famous hazelnut spread any day of the week. Because Reese's.
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