Anybody remember AYD's diet candy?

Gee, I wonder why the product went off the market.  Ah, memory lane with this commercial.

For you youngun's, no it's not a politically incorrect skit from something like SNL.  This ad actually aired - a lot - in the early 80's.

Oh man I just laughed out loud! That is so hilarious!! "AYDS helps you lose weight.. why take diet pills when you can enjoy AYDS?"

Oh, those are wayyy older than that -- my mom used to get those in the 70's and she got mad because us kids would sneak into the cupboard and eat the whole boxful on her. They were kinda crappy if I remember right, but when you're short on candy....

Agreed ^^^ from the 70s.

I remember them, small wrapped cubes (Im thinking as small as boillion cubes) in a chiny white box.  They were a FAIL and lived in our china cabinet since we werent ones to throw out food yet us kids wouldnt touch them and guess they didnt work for my mom. 

Yes, I remember.   My dad thought they were going to make me skinny!  I'm not sure if they worked because I too would eat the whole box.  They were pretty crappy tasting if I remember.  Why did I eat the whole box?

According to wikipedia, Ayds lost favor in the late 80's and was withdrawn from the market.  I remember trying it.  You were supposed to eat a piece with a cup of hot coffee or tea (no sugar) something like 30 minutes before a meal and the candy was supposed to suppress your apetite.  I thought the caramel tasted ok but as with most everything else, never stuck with it.  The commercial does sound funny now, but I remember it.

I remember them too!  My mom bought them for me when I was in grade 5--upteen years ago.  Chew one before meals with a hot drink.  I'd have a cup of hot water because I was considered to young for coffee or tea. Didn't help me lose any weight. But they tasted pretty good. LOL