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Gen X Journalist Yearns for Marathon Candy Bar Comeback

1/31/2026

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Gael Fashingbauer Cooper is a CNET editor and journalist whose career began in 1989.
Cooper has contributed to Mpls. St. Paul Magazine and NBC News Digital, among other outlets.
Cooper co-authored pop culture books such as Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? and The Totally Sweet '90s.
As a Generation X member, Cooper says she would eagerly buy Marathon candy bars if they returned.

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Story summary

Gael Fashingbauer Cooper is a CNET editor and journalist whose career began in 1989.
Cooper has contributed to Mpls. St. Paul Magazine and NBC News Digital, among other outlets.
Cooper co-authored pop culture books such as Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? and The Totally Sweet '90s.
As a Generation X member, Cooper says she would eagerly buy Marathon candy bars if they returned.