Butterfinger Might Release A Peanut Butter. Here's What You Need To Know

It's possible that the popular candy bar Butterfinger has broken the internet with the announcement of a possible crispety crunchety peanut butter (via Best Products). Yes, one of America's favorite candy bars, might attempt to step into the peanut butter industry and bring it's renowned filling to the millions of Americans who can't resist a smooth, chunky peanut spread (via Statista). 

Taking advantage of National Peanut Butter Day on Jan. 24, Butterfinger took to social media to post a picture of the Butterfinger Crispety Crunchety Peanut Butter with the caption, "We just had the best idea for #NationalPeanutButterDay. Just kidding . . . Unless?" This left most consumers speechless at the mere thought of this actually coming to life. However, other candy bar lovers were quick to question the announcement. "Why would you tease us like this?" responded a Twitter user to the news of the possible release.

Hundreds more demanded that Butterfinger stop playing with the fragile emotions of its loyal eaters because this is no joking matter. Another Twitter user wrote, "Why hesitate?!? Make it happen!!! Take me to your hesitating leader." The candy bar company might've just opened a can of peanuts it might've not have been prepared to handle, but at least they fired up peanut butter lovers who are excited to enjoy a spoonful of this delicious delight.

While there isn't much additional information as of now — other than the "maybe sometime in the future" text beneath the peanut butter mockup — it's safe to say that Butterfinger just made 2021 so much more interesting. Keeping our fingers crossed this wasn't just a PR stunt. We are all anxiously awaiting further announcements, as this new peanut butter means we'll be able to take our PB&J sandwiches to a whole other level, forever changing the experience of the boring sandwich.