66% of Adults Say They Deserve an Easter Basket Just as Much as Children Do

Everyone knows someone who turns into a kid again during Halloween, and NO ONE can resist Halloween candy, no matter how old they are, but does that also apply to Easter?

According to a new survey, 66% of American adults believe THEY deserve an Easter basket just as much as children do.  And 36% of adults secretly admit to eating their kids’ Easter candy without telling them.

They didn’t say what they’re eating specifically, but it’s much easier to get away with a few jellybeans or maybe a Reese’s egg or two, than one of those giant chocolate bunnies.  They’ll definitely notice that being gone.

Here are a few more stats from the survey:

1.  28% of adults buy Easter candy specifically for themselves, not just for kids.

2.  27% of adults have competed with their own kids to find Easter eggs first, and 18% admit they’ve cheated to win.

3.  34% of adults are likely to buy Easter candy in bulk, and hide some of it for themselves, or even build their own separate Easter basket.

4.  Dark chocolate treats (46%), peanut butter candy (48%), and chocolate eggs (44%) are adults’ favorite Easter candies.  And about half the people in the survey claim Easter candy tastes better than Halloween candy.

5.  The Easter celebration doesn’t stop on Sunday.  64% of adults plan to buy candy on sale the day after Easter, 59% say their haul lasts the full week, and 41% admit to taking Easter Monday off work.  (Due to a stomach ache?)

 

(PR Newswire)