we have no answers from our pollees, but we do have some speculations.

These bring back many happy memories."

Ramen and other instant noodles (are there other types of instant noodles?)

Dollar Tree Dollar General sign

If the fancy stuff is what you wanted, you probably wouldn’t be in the dollar store anyway.

Those who prefer popcorn were fewer in number not quite 6%.

Bringing up the rear was bread, with just over 5%.

Candy aisle at Family Dollar

Makes sense, since bread isn’t the kind of thing you pick up to eat on the spot.

After all, we doubt that’s a product anyone has ever purchased more than once.

Dollar Tree snack aisle