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The Orange Popsicle

Orange Popsicles - my new favoriteAll my life, I have despised and detested orange popsicles. The vile things seemingly make up half the box!!!

My freezer rapidly looses popsicles - until it gets to a point where orange are the only remaining. Then we get a new box. We eat all those and before we know it, all we have are orange.

Why so many orange? I have always questioned the intent. I am sure they don’t cost any more to produce than red or purple or green popsicles - so why are there so dang many? In fact, the much bigger question in my mind is why even have orange popsicles? I have never met one person who claims that their favorite popsicle is the orange popsicle.

Well, the other night I decided I will be that person. That way, there will always be plenty of my favorite popsicles. Also, I used the word “popsicle” and its derivatives eight times in this post . . . including the most recent popsicle in quotes . . . er, that’s nine times now. Nine times I used the word “popsicle.” I mean ten. Ten times.

Yes folks, these are among the things that keep me awake at night.

Posted in Musings.

By chadgramling
May 13, 2007

5 Responses

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  1. john said
    on May 15, 2007

    Chad,
    Apparently you have not checked with all those around you - especially in the pews. I like orange popsicles. And I only said it once.
    I understand in the near future, there will be something else to keep you awake during the night. Congratulations.
    John

  2. chadgramling said
    on May 15, 2007

    John-
    See, I knew if I went on record to say that Orange was my favorite, people would start following the lead. So while all you folks are eating the orange - thinking they are your favorite, I’ll take the red, purple and green. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

    BTW: Thanks.

  3. otilius said
    on May 15, 2007

    you are insane! orange popsicles are classic–like red “licorice” whips!
    get a grip…

  4. Justin said
    on May 16, 2007

    Chad,
    I guess it runs in the family, like the orange of my favorite popsicle as it slowly melts. Yes, orange is my favorite, and I personally think it’s the ONLY one that should be in the box! :) My question is, “Why Green?”

    Justin
    P.S. Don’t send me your used popsicle sticks, I have no use for them! :) HAHA

  5. chadgramling said
    on May 16, 2007

    Gosh. I had no idea people actually like orange pops. Justin, the bigger question tho - why NOT green?