What was E.T.'s favorite candy?
It's hard to understate the numerous strokes of genius Steven Spielberg had while making 1982's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Kids riding bikes that fly across the moon, the phrase "phone home", bringing stuff back to life — and of course, using candy to lure an alien.
Speaking of sweet ideas, how about E.T.'s adorably clever ghost costume? Nothing says "blending in on Halloween" quite like a tiny shuffling bedsheet. And let's appreciate Spielberg's choice to film from a child's perspective - suddenly the world of adults becomes a towering forest of mystery and knees.
Sadly, the story of E.T. came out of a painful time in Spielberg's life. It's said he created an imaginary alien friend when he was a kid to help him cope with difficult times. Maybe he also ate a lot of candy?
In one of the biggest moments in product placement history, which candy was E.T. introduced to that he ended up loving?
