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    Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
    I had no idea they'd been around so long.

    I did know they were German, because I was introduced to them by a guy who'd been in the US Army stationed in Germany in the 1970s, before they were imported to the USA. To this day, I still pronounce it "gummi" bears. People look at me funny.
    Ah -- they did look more like Jujyfruits - and sounded too. (I just had to shake the box. No idea why!)

    So, what's the difference in pronunciation between "gummy" and "gummi?"
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedal Wench View Post
    So, what's the difference in pronunciation between "gummy" and "gummi?"
    I say it more like "goo-mee." Mostly what I hear from others is "gumm-ih."
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    ooooooooooooh i want to try winegums. I LOVE JUJYFRUITS!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Biciclista View Post
    ooooooooooooh i want to try winegums. I LOVE JUJYFRUITS!!!
    Hey Mimi

    I'll send you a couple of packs, PM me with your address.

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