Daniel in Dallas, Texas grew up hearing a friend announce, “Let’s blow this popsicle stand,” before leading the group somewhere else. The phrase combines slang blow meaning “leave,” used since the 1800s, with pop stand, a soda-selling spot; popsicle...
We asked you to tell us about odd regional food names, and boy did you oblige! Martha reads some of your letters about whoopie pies, hot tamales, pretzel salad, coolers, and the frappe vs. milkshake controversy.
hopsicle n.— «New Adult Treat: Beer On A Stick Dubbed Hopsicle…Frank Morales, the restaurant owner, is selling the adults only frozen treats in flavors like “Raspbeer-y” and “Fudgesicle.” They cost $4 for the 6-ounce size, shaped like a traditional...
