Butterfinger celebrates 100 years this year and the iconic candy bar is marking the occasion with a nostalgia-inducing collab with The Simpsons.
Diehard fans of The Simpsons will know that Butterfinger features prominently in the show's lore. Since the show began, there have been 150 commercials for Butterfinger that aired during The Simpsons and many of them would feature Homer trying to get Bart's Butterfinger candy bar.
As Butterfinger celebrates 100 years, the two brands have once again teamed up; this time with some fun new packaging. This Simpsons x Butterfinger collaboration will include The Simpsons-themed versions of its regular-size candy bar, the two-piece share pack, and the fun-size laydown bag.
The limited-edition The Simpsons packs of Butterfinger candy will start appearing in stores starting this May.
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Butterfinger Celebrates 100 Years with the Simpsons
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