Why call them skittles?!
Why call them skittles?
Their good but why do they call them that? do u no why?
Answers:
Skittles were originally made by a company in England, were first introduced in the United States in 1974.
I couldn't find any discussion on the origin of the name.
Perhaps it has something to do with skittles, a British form of ninepins, in which a wooden disk or ball is thrown to knock down the pins.
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Because they are skittle-shaped.
Skittle is a disc-like shape.
Who cares? Why do they call Mars Mars or Pepsi Pepsi? Enjoy it!
beacuase it is just a name brand
It is a better name than giggles.I love the tropical flavors.....