Parenthood, with its myriad challenges and joys, often unfolds as a series of unpredictable moments and adventures. Every parent has a collection of stories that sum up the essence of raising children—some heartwarming, some infuriating, and some downright hilarious. In the vast landscape of parenting anecdotes, Emily Massingill’s story stands as a shining example of the unexpected twists and turns that family life can bring.
As children, we all experienced times when our parents forced us to eat foods that we didn’t like very much, but we had to accept it because it was healthy. But the problem is that when we told them it didn’t taste good, they didn’t really believe us and thought we were lying.
In any case, parents don’t always believe their children when they say they don’t want something—especially when it comes to food.
This mother recently discovered that the snack she was feeding her children was completely wrong and never believed them when they told her it tasted awful.
Mum Emily Massingill took to Facebook to share her hilarious story of how her two children and some Halloween-themed goodies got mixed up. What kid wouldn’t want some candy now that you think about it?
“Zombie Skittles” tastes awful inside.
Plus, who doesn’t love Skittles?
However, due to its extremely peculiar taste, it seems that this particular purchase of a particular flavor of Skittles was not really a wise choice.
A limited edition Skittles called Zombie is usually released around Halloween.
There seem to be some unpleasant flavors in the bag of Zombie Skittles. They almost resemble Harry Potter-themed jelly beans.
People flocked to the comments section of her post to respond to the humorous episode, which went viral overnight.
Skittles maker Mars Wrigley claims these Skittles have a “zombie” Skittle in addition to the standard fruit flavors and come in a gray package rather than a red one. The undead Skittle is disguised as a “rotten zombie”
The best part is that you don’t know which one is bad until you bite into it.
Online reviews have confirmed the fact that these zombie Skittles taste just as bad as they sound.
One review on Amazon read: “Great if you never want to eat Skittles again.”
Still, some people like to play this confectionary version of roulette:
“They were really, really bad! Just as they should be,” said another reviewer.
When her children complained that they didn’t like the taste, Emily ignored their objections.
“If you’re feeling like a bad mom today, don’t worry—I fed these cones to my kids for a month without realizing there was one cone that tasted like rotting meat or 54 dirty diapers in the garbage,” she said in a post that has now gone viral.
She believed they were picky.
“They kept telling me they didn’t like Skittles, and I told them to either eat them or get no more candy if they were ungrateful,” she wrote in her letter.
Turns out Emily was just forcing her kids to eat skittles that tasted like dirty diapers, and her kids were right.
Emily shared a funny “mom fail” with the world on social media once she realized her huge mistake. 33,000 people commented on her Facebook post, with 92,000 of those people being parents who are aware of Emily’s special circumstances.
People all over the internet were laughing so hard at how funny the whole thing was.
To Emily’s credit, she never experienced the foul taste even though she had Skittles from the same pack every time.
Emily’s mother reassured her that it wasn’t her fault and that children sometimes despise things they used to enjoy.
The mother claimed that she “…didn’t blame [Emily] one bit…” for her behavior, noting that children sometimes go through phases where they become picky eaters and stop eating foods they used to enjoy.
In a review on Amazon, a mother described her experience with these candies:
Since they are Skittles, I assumed the kids would like them. However, each bag contains a quirky Zombie flavor, so my kids only used one bag each. It’s not fruity; it tastes bad.
They didn’t want to take another chance. I will not be getting this flavor again. However, my kids love regular skittles. The taste of zombies is a flop, she noted.
Let this story serve as a friendly reminder to always keep an eye out for limited-edition candies!
It appears that the mother was preparing mac and cheese for her children for dinner when she noticed that the noodles were shaped like a penis.
Talk about totally screwing up in front of your kids, huh?
By the end, Emily’s inadvertent foray into the world of Zombie Skittles becomes more than just a funny anecdote—it evolves into a shared experience that resonates with parents across the digital landscape. The comment section of her post becomes a virtual meeting place, a shared space where parents share stories, offer empathy, and find solace in shared journeys.
As the laughter reverberates through the digital realm, it serves as a reminder that in the complex dance of parenthood, it’s the unexpected twists and turns that add color to the narrative. Emily’s story becomes a thread woven into a vast tapestry of parenting stories—the story of unwittingly introducing her children to the culinary surprises of limited-edition candies.
The resonance of Emily’s post lies not only in the humor of the situation, but also in the recognition that parenting is a shared adventure, complete with moments of laughter, surprise, and connection. Somewhere along the way, every parent will come across their own version of Zombie Skittles – a moment when the ordinary turns into the extraordinary and laughter echoes down the halls of family memory.
So as parents continue to navigate the unpredictable landscape of raising children, they can draw inspiration from Emily’s story. It’s a reminder to embrace unpredictability, find humor in the unexpected, and cherish the shared moments that make the journey uniquely theirs. After all, in the world of parenting, where every day unfolds like a new chapter, a touch of laughter can turn challenges into triumphs and the ordinary into the extraordinary. And who knows, maybe the next time they reach for a bag of Skittles, they’ll do so with a newfound awareness and shared laughter, knowing that in the grand tapestry of parenthood, surprises are always part of the adventure.