Yes, it’s a thing. Social media has been swept up in #ChocolateWeek, and like every other hashtag we seem to stumble upon nowadays, people have been using it in force to celebrate their favourite guilty pleasure.
From a chocolate-themed hashtag emoji, to our favourite TV-moments that included this creamy delight. Chocolate is everywhere as people ditched the light summer salads for this carb-heavy wonder.
Here are a selection of the best social media posts surrounding national chocolate week:
Like many, people were surprised that this was indeed ‘a thing.’
WHAT! It's #ChocolateWeek? pic.twitter.com/8bpi4zhaGK
— Vevo UK (@Vevo_UK) October 12, 2015
Omg this is actually a thing? Time to celebrate!!! 🎉🍫 #ChocolateWeek
— Cai 🏳️🌈 (@caizicorn) October 12, 2015
The BBC reminded us of a dream that we’ve all had. Dive-bombing a chocolate fountain, as exemplified by the hilarious Dawn French:
Celebrating #ChocolateWeek! That time the Vicar of Dibley plunged into a chocolate fountain, though. 🙌 @Dawn_French pic.twitter.com/7Tlfvnl8Hv
— BBC Three (@bbcthree) October 12, 2015
With everything in today’s world, there was always someone to spoil the party. The PDSA reminded us of the dangers should your dog find your hidden stash:
Remember to keep treats locked away from curious paws – chocs are toxic to dogs and other pets #ChocolateWeek pic.twitter.com/a2Uoz4s8hO
— PDSA (@PDSA_HQ) October 12, 2015
Chocolate conglomerate Cadbury stole the show. Their wondrous displays led many to share their creative side, using chocolate as the main tool:
It's National #ChocolateWeek! Here are the marvellous items our chocolatiers hand-craft exclusively for our shop pic.twitter.com/Dx2r0w4RI1
— Cadbury World (@CadburyWorld) October 12, 2015
How about a chocolate bear from @frances_quinn for #chocolateweek ? http://t.co/l07SX55o3L pic.twitter.com/Cr3JjpqEc8
— Joules (@Joulesclothing) October 12, 2015
Fairtrade reminded us of the hard work that goes into providing us with our favourite treats. It’s easy to assume that those 6million farmers will never be out of work!
It's #ChocolateWeek Let's celebrate 6 million small farmers growing 90% of the world's #cocoa http://t.co/wo1krT64z6 pic.twitter.com/ZOCw2AAk2B
— Fairtrade Foundation (@FairtradeUK) October 12, 2015
Sainsbury’s asked that impossible question. Milk, dark or white? They pulled out all the stops to show us what they think:
It's the best week of the year… #ChocolateWeek! Is it dark, milk or white chocolate for you? #ImpossibleQuestionshttps://t.co/c1DpHSzyqx
— Sainsbury's (@sainsburys) October 12, 2015
And finally, Audi provided the most impractical (but utterly delicious), invention of #ChocolateWeek by covering their famous TT entirely in chocolate. Not sure if I’m delighted or disappointed that it’ll get all sticky..
To celebrate #chocolateweek check out this amazing chocolate
covered TT. Sweet!https://t.co/sNy9myPMjK— Ridgeway Audi (@RidgewayAudi) October 12, 2015