One day in the not too distant past, I was perusing the candy shelves at a local Walgreen's when I came across a candy bar called a "Thingamajig," a limited edition chocolate bar distributed by Hershey. People who are near and dear to my heart know that the Whatchamacallit (also distributed by Hershey) is my absolute most favorite candy bar. As I reached for the Thingamajig, I noticed the similarities in packaging to the Whatchamacallit. The color of the wrapper was different, but the graphics were the same.
Underneath their wrappers, there is also no discernible difference in appearance. (The Watchamacallit is on the top) The Watchamacallit is a bit slimmer and a touch longer, but that's about it.
However, the fillings differ greatly. The Watchamacallit advertises that it is made with chocolate, peanut flavored crisps and caramel.
The Thingamajig boasts chocolate with cocoa crisps and peanut butter.
As you can see, the chocolate crispies give the Thingamajig a darker center, while the caramel and peanut crisps make the Watchamacallit much lighter in appearance.
THE TASTE TEST:
The chocolate crisps of the Thingamajig give it a softer center while the Watchamacallit is more dense and crunchier. The Thingamajig has a much more pronounced peanut butter flavor which the hubby ultimately preferred over the caramel center of the Whatchamacallit. I, however, think that the Watchamacallit is infinitely superior :) The flavors are more balanced, and it has everything that you could want in a candy bar.
FINAL RESULTS:
If you like peanut butter, the Thingamajig is probably a better fit for you, but for purists, the Watchamacallit is the way to go Both candy bars are quite tasty in their own way, but if your looking for a Thingamajig, you better act fast; it is a limited edition treat.
Everything but nougat!
Posted by: The Blackout Blog | June 16, 2009 at 05:04 PM
i agree the watchamacallit bar is the best although i have never tried the thingamajig
Posted by: chey | October 12, 2009 at 09:03 AM
was on a trip to illinois with family, got a taste of thingamajig, reminded me of another hershey candy bar: Bar None...the only difference was the peanuts in the bar none was changed to peanut butter. I haven't found them in my hometown yet...kinda liked it.
Posted by: AaliyahFan94 | February 19, 2011 at 08:28 PM
The chocolate crisps of the Thingamajig give it a softer center while the Watchamacallit is more dense and crunchier.
Posted by: ClubPenguin | March 15, 2011 at 05:19 AM
Candy tastes vary depending on the added flavors such as nuts or milk.
Posted by: Buy PGX | June 15, 2011 at 03:45 AM