I grew up spending every. single. weekend. at the beach in Avalon, NJ. I can’t speak from much experience at other beaches, but at the Jersey Shore, the ice cream truck coming is a pretty big deal. Each weekend when my older sister, younger brother, and our whole gang of beach pals on 76th street heard the blessed ice cream bell ring and our FAVORITE ice cream woman calling “ICE CREAM, WATER ICEEEEEE” *ding ding ding* We would shriek (loudly) with joy and sprint from wherever we were to our parents, all while bumping into each other and running frantically, to get a dollar or two for a treat. We then would all dash through the hot sand as if it was actual lava (half because we were trying not to burn out feet off, half to try and keep up with our friends) all while chanting “ICE CREEEAAAAAM” and screaming to each other to run faster before she leaves. AH THE MEMORIES. RIP to our howies dugout visits weekend after weekend, summer after summer, as our summer crew all moved to different houses around the 7 mile island. I will never forget u!
Now, I’m sure this little anecdote brought back a flood of memories to you of you and your childhood summer days. What’s inner ice cream treat? Take this quiz and see!
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King Cone
You are "the king of the castle". You love to dig a hole on the beach with all your friends, but don't actually like to do any of the digging; "Hey Johnny, looks pretty good but I think it needs to be a little deeper...I'm gonna go for a swim now"
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Choco-Taco
Olé. You are a true party no matter where you go (a fiesta in a package if I may). Also, you probably rode your scooter in flip flops with no helmet. Keep doin you.
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Firecracker Pop
Uncle Sam? Or should I say Aunt Samantha? Is that you? You are an all american classic. You love summer, america, and the fourth of july more than anything. Keep being wild and colorful, baby you're a firework.
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Ice Cream Sandwich
You are probably a weenie. An entire truck of treats and you pick an ice cream sandwich. SLOW DOWN SPEED RACER, don't live life too wildly.
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Superhero Pop
You are a child at heart....but you don't get to go to the Ice Cream truck often which explains your rookie mistake, this pop will 1. drip all over you and 2. tastes like soap. Hey, at least you look cool!