Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Did You Know Tuesday - Otter Pops

It's the first week of Summer! Yay! I love the slow, leisurely pace of the Summer months. I will confess to a love of frozen fruit flavored treats, too. 

Last week I saw a reference to Otter Pops online and it took me back to my childhood. I loved Otter Pops and the similar Fla-Vor-Ice pops. 

Otter Pops were originally marketed in 1970 by National Pax. They are still made and sold today (I saw a huge box at Wal-Mart last week and it took all my will power not to buy!) These pops have 40 calories and come in flavors including: 

Alexander the Grape 
Sir Isaac Lime 
Little Orphan Orange 
Rip Van Lemon 
Louie-Bloo Raspberry 
Poncho Punch 
Strawberry Short Kook 

In 1995 the company tried to replace Sir Isaac Lime with Scarlett O'Cherry, but a well organized protest by fourth graders stopped this change. (Too bad -- the cherry frozen fruit pops sound delicious!) 

Do you remember Otter Pops or Fla-Vor-Ice from your childhood? Are you still a fan of these frozen treats? They are part of summer nostalgia for me, and always fun (and delicious!). I'd love to hear from you in the comments, below.

7 comments:

Joules (from Pocketful of Joules) said...

I've never heard them called Otter Pops, but I grew up with Fla-Vor-Ice and still see it in the grocery stores. So yummy!

Kate Curtis said...

I love all their silly names! My kids have an otter pop every afternoon after lunch. They are a staple in our house.

Adriana Renee said...

I haven't had Otter Pops in a long time! Didn't even realize the cute flavors!

Amber Hillis said...

Otter pops are the best in the summer!!! Oh yeah!

Farrah said...

Yay for Otter Pops, hahaha. :D I forgot that the flavors had actual names with people-names!! :O I haven't had any in forever, but the orange one was always my favorite! :]

Cynthia said...

I havent heard of otter pops but my hubby loves ice pops! I'll have to find some for him to try

Birdhouse Books said...

Thanks all! I enjoyed reading your comments. Have a great summer weekend!