Ana Gasteyer

Ben & Jerry's ‘Schweddy Balls’ Ice Cream Causes Outrage


Posted on Sep 21, 2011 @ 05:00PM - 17 comments

By Radar Staff

Ice cream usually causes smiles, not upset, but Ben & Jerry's latest flavor has gotten a frosty reception from right-wing groups.

It's not the yummy calorie-laden vanilla ice cream with a hint of rum and malted milk balls that has caused One Million Moms to call for a boycott of the frozen dessert, but it's raunchy name.

Ice cream usually causes smiles, not upset, but Ben & Jerry's latest flavor has gotten a frosty reception from right-wing groups.

It's not the yummy calorie-laden vanilla ice cream with a hint of rum and malted milk balls that has caused One Million Moms to call for a boycott of the frozen dessert, but it's raunchy name.

Inspired by a Saturday Night Live sketch, the delicious-sounding "Schweddy Balls" flavor was launched by the iconic Vermont based ice cream company earlier this month.

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