Welcome to the Earthly Ice Crème Shoppe ... owned and operated by and for all its inhabitants.Close to seven billion flavors and counting. Way more than 31. Some flavors will make you gag or worse. But many more will have you wondering why you waited so long to have a lick.
Manufacturers Disclaimer: Ingredients and named flavors listed do not guarantee enjoyability or quality. Some flavors are repeated versions of past failures. Many leave an aftertaste or in some cases, long term burning sensations. These temporary discomforts can be quenched by taking a Conscious Tasting Class. Wherever you happen to be 24/7, the class is there.
Some flavors, like Lao Tzu Lemon, offer total refreshment no matter what your mood. The most favorite flavors have retained their centuries old popularity by keeping it simple. They have always enjoyed what you might call an 'open' edge.
The Earthly Ice Crème Shoppe is a til the end of time, monetary-free non-profit offering the flavors of the world to all. Since no funds ever change hands, it is hoped that whatever flavor is chosen, each inhabitant will seriously consider sharing some with the resident standing closest by.
Here are some notables, picked at random. (Most on this list are from an area of the Earth that sees the rest of the world through a rather foggy window).
1. Compassio'Nut'.
One of the originals. A smoothly textured mixture of naturalsoftness and selfless concern that has never fallen out of the top 10.
2. Passion 'Nut'.
Another early well received original and still one of the most sought after. In all recorded flavor polling histories, this tried and true one has the widest demographic support ever. Also called Love What You Cookie Dough.
3. There's No 'Taste' Like Home.
This flavor's most intriguing character is that each individual will taste something completely different from the next. It's the only flavor that allows you to enjoy it over and over and over again and, should you live long enough, taste them all. Adam and Eve wish they'd tried this one. Perhaps they did. I'm not sure.
4. Spin De Mint.
A tired, boring and repeated attempt at convincing the customer what it tastes like prior to tasting for him or herself. Since it rarely lives up to its hype, it usually gets tossed after a couple bites. However, it still has a strong following among cultish groups who like to play Follow the Leader. Very popular in the United States of America. Originally named Believe You Me Mint.
5. Chocfulovit.
Self absorbed flavor of the Ice Cremanati. Not available but to a select few. Many who've tasted it are either not talking or just plain gone. Satisfying, it is not. Ironically, interest in it is high. There have been reports that amphibians are somehow involved.
6. GM Oh No.
One of the newest and a most secretive flavor. First, no one knows what the ingredients are. Second, no one knows where it's concocted. Very confusing in that many have eaten it without knowing they have. Most are not sure.
7. The De Cider.
A rather bitter tasting, hard as a rock frozen dessert that, if taken seriously, can cause internal bleeding. Most who try it though, just laugh.
8. Lone 'Nut'.
Introduced in 1964.Discontinued in 1978. This flavor wasn't as originally advertised. Many of the ingredients on the label were proven false. Many, at the very least, were questionable. Complaints poured in. In 1978, it was then again claimed to have the very same ingredients it had in the first place. Though millions still recall its obvious foul taste, Earthy Ice Crème Shoppe will not be able to reopen the original ingredient records again until 2028.
56 years on this jumpin' green sphere. Musician. Own and operate a music store to help kids find a possible life long friend. I believe in the soul and the search. Happily married w/ 2 boys. Published songwriter. play bass, piano and gut string guitar. there are no solutions..only alternatives. Ask questions. Listen. Be fair and don't expect. Baseball is a mirror. Don't ask....unless you have time and a sense of humor. Peace is never easy, but worth it. Always.
at the brilliance of this piece I'm actually craving ice cream, something I don't normally do. I'll take the Black and White Shake, please, with a sprinkling of chopped nuts just to make it a tad more interesting, a few coconut flakes, extra chocolate jimmies and a heavy topping of caramel, a dollup of mango puree and garnished with a wedge of passion fruit - and shall call it the Global Shake Love Not War - a lovely mix of everything that when blended, makes beautiful music together.
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Jan Baumgartner (49 articles, 136 quicklinks, 10 diaries, 243 comments)
on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00:16 PM
Thanx Jan. Your flavor has been and is available. We just haven't figured out yet how to market it. Be grateful you've tasted it. You are one of the lucky ones.
I came up with a new taste this morning. Hope you like it. It's for those who are not sure why they're here but are not bothered by not being sure. Unlike most other flavors that push fanatically for a large following, 'Pudding it out there', like a struck guitar string does with the wood, seeks only to resonate. It does not wish to be accepted, only to be offered.
So infrequently can we convince anyone of much and/or really change anyones mind. What we seem to be able to do quite often in all our mixing it up, is to create resonances for each other. If we'd notice that difference, victory as we define it would be less valued and we could pay more attention to how we need each other as opposed to how we act like we don't.
Make today a good one. Getting your message got mine started off real well.
peace
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mikel paul (10 articles, 1 quicklinks, 7 diaries, 365 comments)
on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 1:01:03 PM
I write because I like to. And I like the truth in all its forms. Honesty tastes good. That Jan thought it brilliant made me smile because it was honest and it is always nice to be told.
I appreciate your comment for the very same reason.
There are many wonderful committed writers here that are off the hook brilliant. I am not in their league. I am confident you will find them. Perhaps you are one.
peace
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mikel paul (10 articles, 1 quicklinks, 7 diaries, 365 comments)
on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 2:40:27 PM
Introduced in the early 1960s, this murky flavor spread like a slow virus until 2002, when it was officially declared that all ice creams must use hackberries. The 49 states that have adopted it haven't enjoyed a clean taste ever since. New York is the last holdout, but word has it they're going to choke it down in 2009.
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Rady Ananda (97 articles, 246 quicklinks, 19 diaries, 698 comments)
on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 10:41:15 PM
I love New York. Their hold out is worthy, albeit waning. Though they will no doubt finally join the other 49 standing in the line to nowhere, there are places where new flavors are being thought up. Take it Back Lava is popular in Oregon. It ain't perfect mind you, but the heavy vote by mail deal which is pen on paper, is a good sign. Each step counts. Your perseverance is essential.
...."choke it down in 2009." Rady..My side is still hurtin'.
Just being told you liked it....I won. Thank you.
peace
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mikel paul (10 articles, 1 quicklinks, 7 diaries, 365 comments)
on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 1:24:52 PM
the old popular "box" was updated, on Friday, so now, we have most popular for 24, 48, 7 2 hours, the week, the month, six months, and, voila, the year. Currently it is based on tell-a-friends. But soon, there will be a host of criteria. Very soon.
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Rob Kall (761 articles, 3850 quicklinks, 320 diaries, 1642 comments)
on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 2:53:35 PM
This delightful taste sensation comes wrapped in a lovely pale rose color. At first bite it slides over the tongue quite easily and swallows well, but upon settling in the gut can be rather upsetting to the digestion for those who tend to think, and lends itself to much sitting and moaning upon the throne.
However, for those who choose to use their brain sparingly Brown Rose Frappe offers a delightful swallow and seems to have a narcotic effect if swallowed on a consistent basis.
For those who have been bitten by the Brown Rose Frappe by thinking too much, the effect is quite odd: the confection begins to look more and more brown and have a unpleasant smell. Most of these brainier customers can never bring themselves to swallow Brown Rose Frappe again.
Quite odd for an ice cream don't you think?
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Cheryl Abraham (13 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 139 comments)
on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 12:31:12 PM
These two flavors are as complementary as yin and yang, though they tend to be taken one at a time. The downward spiral of self-defeating behavior is a distinctly human trait experienced by one and all in uniquely personal ways. Simply put, Sabotage is the trouble we make for ourselves while Progress is the result that occurs when we stop making trouble for ourselves.
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Dave Berman (39 articles, 0 quicklinks, 6 diaries, 32 comments)
on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 5:56:51 PM
Aurora....I've noticed the regular shoppe scoop doesn't seem to be able to caress your entree. Attempts to redesign or use a different shaped utensil seem inadequate so far to offer it up. Perhaps the ones doing the scooping are the wrong flavor?
If you (we) continue to voice our demand for it, maybe we can get some new help in the joint.
peace
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mikel paul (10 articles, 1 quicklinks, 7 diaries, 365 comments)
on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 11:25:37 AM
