are you supposed to peel slim jims

Slim Jims have an outer edible casing that some people peel off before eating because they find the casing chewy or not to their taste. It is not plastic but a collagen casing that is safe and edible. Peeling this casing is considered by some as the "proper" or preferred way to eat a Slim Jim to get a different texture and taste experience, while others eat it with the casing on as is. The packaging also indicates "peel to open," suggesting peeling the outer layer is an intended way to consume it. However, peeling is a matter of personal preference, not a strict rule.