It appears that some supermarkets have decided not to carry a Vermont-based ice cream company's new flavor, and it could be because of its rather quirky (and to some, controversial) name.
According to the Huffington Post, Ben & Jerry's "Schweddy Balls" ice cream is not being carried at some markets, including Quincy-based Stop & Shop (though the chain has not given a specific reason for not having the flavor on their shelves). The article mentions that a group called One Million Moms has been pressuring stores to resist carrying the item, as they believe that the name is inappropriate for children. A Ben & Jerry's spokesperson did mention, however, that Schweddy Balls is currently one of their most popular limited-edition flavors.
The name for the ice cream comes from a 1998 Saturday Night Live skit starring actor Alec Baldwin as Pete Schweddy, a baker who made such items as popcorn balls, rum balls, and Schweddy Balls.
For more information on this story, please see the Huffington Post link below.
Supermarkets Give Ben and Jerry's Schweddy Balls The Cold Shoulder
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