What happened to the Haribo kid?

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1. They had to get rid of him when his smack habit got out of hand. Last I heard he tried to stick up a cash converters with a piece of toast bitten into the shape of a gun and blackened with marmite.

2. Diabetes, both his feet rotted away.

3. Suffered horrific injuries in a bear attack.

4. He was deported.

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6. He died of diabetes, the gummy bears carried the casket. It was a moving ceremony.

7. He grew up. He still loves it so, the wonderful world of Haribo.

8. Honestly, they probably just decided having a child on the label might be seen as pushing sugar to kids. Probably trying to be a bit careful about appearances.

   The bear actually has a lot of heritage: I think the gold bear was the first sweets Haribo made when they were founded.

   Also, while we are doing Haribo facts, the name comes from HAns RIegel of BOnn.

9. See Jimmy Savile.

10. Got cavities, teeth fell out, never got any more work as a model

11. I assume he went on to a life of organised crime, as Haribo always sounded like some East End gangster to me. ‘Alright, lads? Name’s ‘Arry Bow, and I’m in charge round ‘ere.’

12. Unfortunately the grown-ups loved him too much… It was not the happy world of Haribo after all…

13. Lost a fight with the Milky Bar Kid