The Candy Challenges That Went Viral — Would You Try Them?

 

In the age of TikTok trends and YouTube dares, candy has stepped up from being a sweet treat to becoming the star of some of the internet’s wildest and wackiest viral challenges. Whether it's turning your tongue blue, surviving the sour, or chomping down fiery gummies, candy has never been more fun—or more daring.

At Candyville, your go-to Canadian candy store, we’ve been tracking the craziest candy challenges from around the web. If you’ve ever walked through our candy store warehouse or browsed the aisles of our candy store Toronto location, you might’ve spotted a few of these infamous treats. The real question is—would you dare to try them?

Let’s unwrap the fun!

1. The Toxic Waste Sour Candy Challenge

It sounds dangerous… and it kind of is (for your taste buds, at least)! Toxic Waste candies have been blowing up TikTok with their face-contorting sour power. The challenge? Keep one in your mouth without spitting it out for 60 seconds.

💥 Sounds easy? Think again. These neon-colored bombs pack an eye-watering punch.

Why it went viral: Reactions! Nothing beats watching your friend go from confident to crying in 3 seconds flat.

Available at Candyville: Yep! Stock up at our candy store warehouse or shop online. Sour seekers welcome.

2. The Giant Gummy vs. Tiny Gummy Challenge

This one’s a battle of extremes—YouTubers and TikTokers try out both a giant gummy (think a 5lb gummy bear the size of your head) and its teeny-tiny cousin.

🍭 The twist? They try to guess which one tastes better...and let’s just say, size doesn’t always win.

Why it went viral: The pure ridiculousness of eating a gummy bear with both hands like a sandwich. Also, let’s be honest—there’s something deeply satisfying about oversized food.

Where to get it: Candyville, of course. Our Canadian candy store stocks both giant and mini gummies for your own taste showdown.

3. The One-Chip Challenge… Candy Edition?!

Inspired by the fiery One-Chip Challenge, some candy brands decided to bring the heat—literally. Think ghost pepper gummies and habanero-infused jawbreakers.

🔥 The challenge: Eat the candy without reaching for milk, water, or tears.

Why it went viral: Nothing says “fun” like watching someone sweat and struggle while pretending they’re fine. Bonus points if they start hiccuping on camera.

Spicy treats in stock: Brave souls can find a selection of spicy sweets at our Candyville Toronto location. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you!

4. The Freeze-Dried Candy Craze

What happens when you take your favorite chewy candies and give them the space-age freeze-dry treatment? You get ultra-light, crunchy, flavor-packed explosions that melt in your mouth.

🧊 Popular candies used: Skittles, Jolly Ranchers, Caramel Cubes.

Why it went viral: The crunch. It’s oddly addictive watching people bite into a puffed-up Skittle and hear that satisfying snap.

Pro tip: Candyville is now stocking select freeze-dried options. Ask our staff what’s trending!

5. The Mystery Jelly Bean Roulette

Ever heard of BeanBoozled? These innocent-looking jelly beans are either delicious (buttered popcorn!) or disgusting (rotten egg… yikes).

🎲 The challenge: Spin the wheel and eat whatever it lands on. Could be peach. Could be vomit-flavored. It’s Russian roulette for your mouth.

Why it went viral: The drama. The betrayal. The regret. People love watching others suffer in suspense.

Where to try it: We carry the BeanBoozled kits right here at our candy store warehouse—perfect for parties or game nights (if you’re feeling mean).

6. The Rainbow Tongue Challenge

This one’s all about color. Grab a bunch of brightly colored candies (we’re talking Airheads, Skittles, sour belts), munch away, then check your tongue. The more colorful, the better!

🌈 Bonus points if you create your own rainbow tongue art.

Why it went viral: It’s cute, low-risk, and totally Instagrammable. Great for families and younger candy fans too!

Candyville picks: We’ve got all the rainbow candies you need to make your tongue a masterpiece.

7. The Licorice Taste Test

Here’s one for the adventurous. Licorice might be one of the most polarizing candies out there—people either love it or loathe it. TikTokers take on the challenge of blind-tasting black licorice, red ropes, salted licorice (yep, it’s a thing), and even the Finnish salmiakki.

😬 Reactions range from delight to full-blown disgust.

Why it went viral: Salty licorice is… intense. People can’t believe how bold the flavors are.

Try it at Candyville: Our Canadian candy store has licorice from all over the world. Take the taste test if you dare.

Bonus: Create Your Own Candy Challenge!

Who says you need to wait for the next trend to hit TikTok? At Candyville, we believe you can start the next viral challenge. Here are a few ideas to kick things off:

Blindfold Candy Taste-Off: Can you tell the difference between cola gummies and root beer gummies?

Candy Tower Challenge: How many marshmallows can you stack before they topple?

Flavor Mash-Up: Mix two totally different candies and rate the combo. Gummy worms + chocolate buttons? Go wild.