From Tootsie.com itself.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
It depends on a variety of factors such as the size of your mouth, the amount of saliva, etc. Basically, the world may never know.
Have there ever been studies conducted to answer the thought provoking question of how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
Yes, there have. To find out about these studies, visit the How Many Licks? page.
How many letters has Tootsie Roll received from children counting the number of licks it took them to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
Since 1970, we have received more than 20,000 letters from children around the world who believe they have solved the mystery behind how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop.
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When children write Tootsie Roll Industries, how many licks do they claim it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
Estimates from children seem to run from a low of 100 licks to a high of 5,800 licks, with most of them ranging from 600–800 licks.