Tag: gum

The New Bazooka Joe

Bazooka Joe’s appeal seems to have waned significantly among today’s youth, much like the fading nostalgia associated with the free prize tucked inside a box of Cracker Jacks. In 2007, the renowned former Disney CEO, Michael Eisner, took a bold step by acquiring the Bazooka Joe brand, boldly declaring that Joe could be the new […]

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Bazooka Joe and His Gang: 60 Years Later

I grew up chewing Bazooka Joe gum and reading those free cheesy wrapper comics included inside.  They were so corny but I enjoyed them for those brief few seconds.  They finally managed to collect some of these not so great Bazooka Joe moments in book form. Can you believe it has been 60 years since […]

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Safety First Wisdom by Juicy Fruit

Here are some “captain obvious” safety tips to chew on by Juicy Fruit. Remind your mom that Juicy Fruit Gum is a pure, wholesome treat that won’t spoil your appetite. Tell her to keep plenty on hand. (now that is a good tip) Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or […]

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The End Of Bazooka Joe

2012 is the year of the end of Bazooka Joe and Twinkies.  Bazooka Joe was cheesy at best but a part of many generational youths. The taste of the gum lasted just as fast as you read the comic strip. Chewing Bazooka Joe and eating Twinkies was what was great about being American. These little […]

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Is It Dangerous To Eat Bubblegum?

I still contemplate what my mom warned me against. Do not swallow bubblegum, it is dangerous for you.  Is it really? Many believe that it stays in your digestive system for many years. Not true at all. People still remember the Alamo, but there is another interesting side-story to the historical event. The birth of […]

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