Today on Boing Boing tv, GOOBEES, an animated short that reveals the horrific reality behind contemporary candy production:
Candy canes glisten, green frosted hills sparkle, and battered steel weapons glint in the setting sun. Tensions flare on both sides of the battlefield. Gumdrops glare with hatred at the Chocolates. Chocolates wait with confidence, eager to slaughter their opponent. High above in the crimson sky candy corn vultures circle in anticipation of the devastation to come. On a far away hill bright white eyes wait. They wait…
Link to BBtv post, with downloadable video, more about the film, and discussion thread.