100+ Classy & New Conversation Hearts Sayings We Could Fall For | LoveToKnow (2024)

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What are the classic conversation heart sayings? ›

And the newly abbreviated romantic phrases aged a lot better than requests for hair. Some of the original conversation heart sayings include Marry Me, Luv U, Be Good, Kiss Me, and Sweet Talk.

Alongside classics like "Be mine," "Hug me," and "Cutie Pie," celebrants who pop open a box in 2021 will find a load of new sentiments including "Proud of U," "Youda best," "Fear less," "Super star," "Big fan," "Don't quit," "Be you," "Crush it," "Go 4 it," "Chin up," "Push thru," "Way to go," "Good job," "U got this," ...

The sayings on these Necco and Brach's sweet treats are reviewed and changed every year to stay current, but the classics are just canon. According to a rep from Brach's, the Queen Bee of Candy Hearts, “LOVE YOU” is America's favorite conversation heart message, chosen by 50% of people surveyed this year.

Among the 26 different phrases are "how u doin?," "pivot," "on a break" and "lbstr." The sitcom-themed candies also switch up the usual flavors with a new blend of watermelon, strawberry, blueberry, pineapple, cherry and orange.

The other hearts, however, have no shortage of bon mots. There are at least 60 cute and peppy messages in this year's production. Original mottos from the candy's first appearance in 1902, such as “Be Mine,” “Be True” and “Kiss Me,” remain very popular.

For me, it's the gimmick that really makes conversation hearts great. Traditionally, conversation hearts are printed with personal and romantic messages like “XOXO,” “Kiss Me,” and “Email Me.” More current examples include “Text Me” and “Bae.”

How many different Sweetheart sayings are there? We have about 80 different sayings each year. We try to have about 20 new sayings, and then we keep about 30 to 35 of the older ones like "Be Mine." The rest are a mix of ones from previous years or phrases that are popular enough that we need more of them.

Sweethearts might have been made by Necco, but they tasted a bit different than the well-known wafers. In recent years, the colorful hearts were updated to be bolder and fruitier, with flavors like orange, grape, strawberry, and green apple.

The Necco factory was shut down, putting a halt on Sweetheart production. Because the Necco factory was shut down during the time of its auction, the production of the conversation hearts was paused — making a significant dent in the Sweethearts' production timeline.

Who invented conversation hearts? Conversation hearts were invented by the New England Candy Company (NECCO) in 1902. Originally called Sweethearts, this tasty and chalky treat was stamped with sweet sayings and sold throughout the Valentine's Day holiday season.

Do people like the conversation hearts? ›

A recent, first-of-its-kind Valentine's Day survey** by BRACH'S® has uncovered that most U.S. adults (78%) enjoy conversation hearts because the messages are fun to read.

The original candies had messages like, "Who Me, Luv U, Be Good, Kiss Me and Sweet Talk." Fast forward to present day and you can find hearts with sayings like, "Wicked Cool, Txt Me, Tweet, #Love, Wink Wink, Ur Hot, Call Me and even Marry Me." Those sayings not good enough? You can make your own.

The story of conversation hearts, also known as Sweethearts, began in 1847, when a Boston pharmacist named Oliver Chase longed for a way to get in on the apothecary lozenge craze. Lozenges were quickly gaining steam as the medicine conveyance of choice, and were also popular remedies for sore throats and bad breath.