How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? Well, I think there are far too many variables to accurately answer the question! I mean, when you think of things like tongue strength, mouth wetness, or even sucking power, it completely changes from person to person. And I haven't even mentioned the tootsie pops themselves! I'm sure that just like us, not all tootsie pops are created equal.