When Harry Seager, a 34-year-old British man, eagerly unwrapped a Mars bar he had purchased from a petrol station in Thame, he was met with a peculiar sight that would soon stir up quite the conversation. This unexpected anomaly in his confectionery treat led to a surprising outcome—a small token of compensation from the candy's manufacturer.

A Smooth Surprise That Stunned Social Media

Instead of the familiar rippled chocolate surface that Mars bar aficionados have come to expect, Seager found himself staring at a completely smooth chocolate bar.

Seager was surprised to find a Mars bar with a completely smooth surface, breaking away from the familiar rippled look. Image source: Social Media/Harry Seager

Seager's discovery was so unusual that he felt compelled to share it with the world, or at least in social media. His post showcasing the smooth Mars bar quickly attracted attention, with comments ranging from bemusement to outright dismay. One person called the bar 'unsettling,' while another went as far as to label it 'hideous.'

A £2 Voucher: Sweet or Sour?

Curious about the reason behind this aberration, Seager reached out to Mars Wrigley, the company responsible for the iconic chocolate bar, to inquire about the lack of the signature ripple. In response, he was offered £2 (approximately $3.90) in the form of a voucher—a modest compensation that Seager graciously accepted.

'I think £2 is great, it will be two free Mars bars. Maybe they could have sent me more but I'm not being ungrateful,' he told the BBC. 'I think it's amazing after everything that's happened that I got the £2 voucher.'

Behind the Scenes of the Smooth Incident

The spokesperson for Mars Wrigley addressed the incident with the BBC, explaining that the smooth Mars bar had inadvertently bypassed the usual quality checks on the production line and missed receiving its characteristic swirl.

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'With over 2.5 million Mars Bars produced daily at our Slough factory, it seems this has slipped through without its signature flourish,' they said. The company reassured chocolate lovers that the smooth Mars Bars were a rarity and that the classic swirl was here to stay.

A Taste of Nostalgia and a Nod to Quality

The Mars bar, a staple in the world of chocolate treats, has a rich history dating back to its inception when it was first crafted by hand in Slough, Berkshire. To this day, the town remains the birthplace of the Mars bar, with millions being produced there every day. The incident with Seager's Mars bar serves as a reminder that even in the most automated and precise manufacturing processes, there's still room for human error—or in this case, a machine's oversight.

Key Takeaways

• Harry Seager, a 34-year-old Brit, found a smooth, ripple-free Mars bar while unwrapping his snack from a petrol station in Thame, which sparked intrigue and conversation online.
• The unusual bar was shared on social media, drawing comments from amused to horrified, with some labeling it ‘unsettling’ or ‘hideous.’
• After reaching out to Mars Wrigley, Seager received a £2 voucher (about $3.90) as a token of appreciation for bringing the anomaly to their attention. Seager found the gesture acceptable, noting it could buy him two Mars bars.
• The company clarified that the smooth bar had passed through the production line without its signature swirl due to a rare oversight at their Slough factory, where over 2.5 million Mars bars are produced daily. They assured consumers that the classic design remains the standard.
  
  
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  While Seager’s smooth Mars bar might have initially thrown him for a loop, it turned into an unexpected moment of lightheartedness that captured the imagination of social media and sparked a wave of curiosity. The quirky incident is a testament to the unexpected joys—and peculiarities—that can come from everyday experiences.
  
  What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever found in your favourite snack? Share your stories or questions in the comments below!

 

[Pommyoz]

If I could buy 2 mars bars for $3 something, I would be ecstatic too.

 

[Phantom36]

It's sad really when SDC have to resort to pushing stories that are weeks old. The smooth mars bar and very generous payout of $4. was news a good while ago, come on SDC keep up

 

[stepcar]

What a load of fuss about nothing, OK so the Mars bar did not have its ripples on the top, so what.
Why the hell did this make the news? Think this guy need a hobby or something, if he think a Mars without its ripple is so important to draw so much attention to the fact.

 

[Thecla]

This guy should try a Mars bar in the USA

 

[magpie1]

As Shakespeare once wrote.....Much Ado About Nothing.

 

[Littleboy8]

What a load of fuss about nothing, OK so the Mars bar did not have its ripples on the top, so what.
Why the hell did this make the news? Think this guy need a hobby or something, if he think a Mars without its ripple is so important to draw so much attention to the fact.

Maybe he should have taped it to a canvas board and sold it for $5,million buckeroos. Missed his chance there didn’t he

 

[Luckyus]

As Shakespeare once wrote.....Much Ado About Nothing.

Your not wrong Narelle?

 

[Nantes]

As Shakespeare once wrote.....Much Ado About Nothing.

He also wrote: "

"O, be some other name!
What’s in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet."​

 

[magpie1]

He also wrote: "

"O, be some other name!​

What’s in a name? That which we call a rose​

By any other name would smell as sweet."​

And Dickens wrote...."It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done"..