FLEEGLE - So do you know who Fleegle is? Bingo? Drooper? Snorky? Ever heard of a rock band comprised of a dog, a lion, an elephant and a gorilla? Then maybe you remember the Banana Splits Adventure Hour. I used to watch that show all the time when I was a kid...er and even after I was a kid. I loved the theme song and used to sing it all the time. Did you know they were bringing the show back? Yep, starting in September there will be updated episodes featuring that rockin' band and of course all the merchandise for sale for your kids. Go here for more info. And if you can't remember the theme song (think Tra La La) go here for an old video of the opening of the old show (and then try to get the damn song out of your head). Bonus points if you remember the words to the song!
A BUNCH O' ICE CREAM - Other than ordering "The Zoo" at a Ferrell's, the biggest, bestest ice cream concoction you could order as a kid was a banana split. Usually coming with three scoops of ice cream, several different sauce flavors, tons of whipped cream, chopped nuts and a maraschino cherry! (Oh yeah, and the banana, but you could always leave that for last and only eat it if you still had room). I mean, who could ask for more ice cream goodness??? And wasn't a banana split on almost all the menus back in those days? Now, it seams, I rarely order a banana split since it's just way to much for me...and my tastes have changed as I'd rather just have a good scoop of say some Praline's and Cream Ice cream than mix all those flavors together. I never did like the strawberry ice cream in those things anyway, I always found the taste to be so fake. How about you? As an adult, do you order banana splits much? Make them at home?
GOING BANANAS - Though National Banana Day is coming up later this week, why all the talk of banana splits? Cuz according to some today is National Banana Split Day which means, it's a good excuse to go have that childhood banana ice cream dessert that you haven't had in ages....or just go home and sing The Tra La La song all day and drive your loved one nuts.
OMH I loved the zoo, it was so fun! I miss that.
Posted by: noble pig | August 25, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Farrell's. Ferrell was the bad seed with the bad attitude he'sunbelievableyagottalovehim. :)
Posted by: Chris Lemon | August 25, 2008 at 03:14 PM
Actually, wait, no, that was Ferrall. We both suck. I will not be receiving my 79-ouncer. :)
Posted by: Chris Lemon | August 25, 2008 at 03:15 PM
Oh, banana split. I never had their ice cream. I always chose the flavors I wanted and definitely no cherry. Yuk! I picked Pralines and Cream, French Vanilla and Rocky Road. Try that sometime.
Posted by: Mom | August 25, 2008 at 03:52 PM
I miss Ferrell's ice cream. They had on when I was a kid in AZ. Then it went away. :(
Posted by: peabody | August 25, 2008 at 06:00 PM
All ice cream houses in the Phils serve banana splits, and it was the ultimate dessert treat when eating out when I was a kid. I never cared much for it, but the husband still orders a serving whenever he feels festive.
Posted by: Kai | August 25, 2008 at 09:18 PM
never got into banana splits. but i do occasionally order sundaes! or floats.
we went to ferrell's for my 11th birthday. i told my parents i didn't want them to make a big deal about it or announce it or anything. but they made me stand on the chair and i about died of embarrassment. i was so angry!
Posted by: NotSoccer Mom | August 26, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Oh - I think Luis loved the Banana Splits when he was growing up!
Posted by: Lara | August 26, 2008 at 06:20 PM
HAPPY BANANA SPLIT DAY! YAAAAAYYY!
Oh wait, it was yesterday.
Posted by: Emiline | August 26, 2008 at 11:23 PM
tra la la... thanks for getting that song stuck in my head and also... uh oh chongo!
Posted by: evil chef mom | August 27, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Noble Pig - We went several times for "the zoo" when I was a kid for my birthday...me and many of my friends cuz that thing was HUGE!
Chris - You crack me up and yes, I know who you speak of!
Mom - I'm just not one to "mix" ice cream flavors anymore so I usually just stick to one.
Peabody - There used to be quite a few in this area but they are all long gone. I miss having a "soda parlor" type thing.
Kai - See, you were just like me, getting them as a kid but not as an adult.
NotSoccerMom - Heck the whole point of going to Ferralls was to be noticed :)
Lara - Make him sing the theme song!
Emeline - Then you need to order two banana splits to make up for it-giggle.
Evil Chef Mom - argh, now it's stuck in my head again....
Posted by: Mrs. L | August 28, 2008 at 01:16 PM