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Why does 'Kevin' ask for candy

posted 16 years ago by crystal_delgado2003
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I've always wondered why gene hackman needs "Some Candy!!!"

[–] JaysonT 15 years ago

Old people like hard candy.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=i8liPzaBT-s

WATCH IT- HILARIOUS!

[–] 15 years ago

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[–] a_little_about_law 15 years ago

It showed how repressed he and his family were. Most people would drink alcohol or use some other vice as an outlet for all that stress. Not him. All he could have candy; and not a lot.

[–] goldenhawk40 15 years ago

I think he was trying to quit smoking..

"Squidward's always been there for us when it was convenient for him."

[–] arianatafolla 15 years ago

because its FUNNY

[–] tjtmd 15 years ago

I thought it was meant to mock <some> politicians instead of saying "I could really use a drink right now"
(JMO)

[–] mixza737 15 years ago

Give the Senator some credit. It's a better oral fixation than drinking or smoking.

[–] moosefeathers 15 years ago

Low blood sugar?

[–] ChristmasStan 11 years ago

stupid question..

[–] KatrinaW 9 years ago

I loved when he was eating a huge chocolate bar in the car, and offered Barbara a bite!