This might seem crazy but I have never had candy in my life ever.
If you have eaten sweets before then you know candy. It is a confection that features sugar as a principal ingredient.
I have had brownies and cake before but not candy.
Well, I'm sure you have eaten chocolates before because candy including chocolate, chewing gum, and sugar candy.
What about shock tarts or candy that is sour?
Anything coated with coated with sugar are said to be "candied"
Do you think peanut brittle is considered candy?
Yes, if it has a significant amount of sugar or sugar substitutes