July is National Ice Cream Month. And, in addition to that, there are several individual days devoted to ice cream: July 1 is Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day, July 7 is National Strawberry Sundae Day, July 13 is National Nitrogen Ice Cream Day, July 17 is Peach Ice Cream Day, the third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day, July 20 is National Ice Cream Soda Day, and July 23 is Vanilla Ice Cream Day. So, as you can see, the month of July devotes lots of time to ice cream.
For millions and millions of people around the world, ice cream is THE favorite treat. What used to be the three basics of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry have become what seems like millions of flavors.
And guess what (surprise surprise)—someone did a study of what your favorite flavor says about you. And also guess what (again, surprise surprise)—I'm going to share that information with you along with some miscellaneous tidbits about ice cream trivia.
If your favorite is chocolate you're more likely to be dramatic, lively, charming, flirtatious, seductive and gullible.
If your favorite is vanilla you're more likely to be impulsive, easily suggestible and an idealist.
If your favorite is strawberry you're more likely to be tolerant, devoted and introverted.
If your favorite is chocolate chip you're more likely to be generous, competent and a go-getter.
If your favorite is chocolate chip cookie dough you're more likely to be ambitious, competitive and a visionary.
If your favorite is rocky road you're more likely to be aggressive, engaging and a good listener.
If your favorite is mint chocolate chip you're more likely to be argumentative, frugal and cautious.
If your favorite is pralines 'n cream you're more likely to be loving, supportive and prefer to avoid the spotlight.
If your favorite is jamoca you're more likely to be scrupulous, conscientious and a moral perfectionist.
If your favorite is rainbow sherbet you're more likely to be analytic, decisive and pessimistic.
Where did ice cream come from?
The true
origins of ice cream are unknown, but early versions of iced treats date back
to the second century B.C. to Alexander The Great who liked to top snow and ice
with honey and nectar.
Ice cream used to be for the rich only.
In the early
1800s, before refrigeration became widely available, ice cream was very
expensive. Only the elite could afford
such a luxury. Today, the average
American consumes 48 pints of ice cream a year.
Which city and state eats the most ice cream?
According to a
survey, Washington D.C. is the most ice cream crazy place in America with its
residents eating 85% more than the national average per person. Rhode Island was in second place and
Wisconsin was third.
What is the most popular ice cream flavor?
According to
the International Ice Cream Association, vanilla is the most popular flavor at
29% with chocolate second with 9%.
Needless to say, there are lots of flavors not represented on this list of favorites. I'm a long time chocolate fan, but I came across an ice cream a while back that just blew my mind…Godiva white chocolate raspberry swirl which is something like a million calories per pint :).
So, there you have it. My tribute to National Ice Cream Month.
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