Ben & Jerry’s Releases “Schweddy Balls” Ice Cream
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Ben & Jerry's Shweddy Balls ice cream.
By Nina Terrero
“Schweddy Balls” isn’t a reference to a new work-out sensation — it’s a new, limited-batch ice cream flavor released by Ben & Jerry’s and inspired by a Saturday Night Live skit of the same name.
The skit stars Ana Gasteyer and Molly Shannon as hosts of the “Delicious Dish,” a parody of a National Public Radio program. Alec Baldwin portrays a hilarious Pete Schweddy, the fictional owner of Season’s Eatings Bakery, who explains poker-faced to the show hosts that he has a variety of balls — popcorn balls, cheese balls, rum balls suited for every taste among his special holiday offerings.
Alec Baldwin, who will be hosting the 37th season premiere of Saturday Night Live on September 24, expressed his appreciation for the ice cream homage.
“For a long time, I thought that ‘Here Lies Pete Schweddy’ would end up on my tombstone,” said the legendary comedian and “30 Rock” actor in a Ben & Jerry’s press release. “Now, thanks to Ben & Jerry’s, the goodness of the Schweddy family recipe won’t go with me to the great beyond. It is immortalized here, right now, and it’s an ice cream. Ben & Jerry’s and Schweddy. Two great names in American dessert, together at last.”
Original skit SNL cast member Ana Gasteyer also expressed her enthusiasm for the new flavor, “I am pleased as holiday punch that Ben and Jerry’s has taken it upon themselves to share the Schweddy Family recipe with the world. As a person and a performer, I am a sucker for holiday balls. And I have no doubt this ice cream will cause many to scream ‘Good Times,’” said Gasteyer via press release.
The novel ice cream isn’t the first time Ben & Jerry’s has spun a fun mixture of flavor and pop culture. Other limited edition treats like Stephen Colbert’s “Americancone Dream” and Jimmy Fallon’s “Late Night Snack” exemplify the company’s irreverence and sense of humor, says Ben & Jerry’s spokesperson Sean Greenwood.
“We’re such huge fans of SNL, so to connect our product with the show is a lucky treat for us – it’s a chance to celebrate and laugh at ourselves with a specific time to this classic skit. It’s obvious that people get the joke, and since the launch we’ve had only one complaint from someone who didn’t like it.”
The newest Ben & Jerry ice cream flavor, currently available at participating Ben & Jerry’s shops and at supermarkets across the country while supplies last, features Fair Trade rum-flavored vanilla ice cream with fudge covered rum balls and milk chocolate malt balls.
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Just another step down the evolutionary ladder, must we constantly try to degrade every aspect of civility.
Posted by: hkdakota | September 8, 2011, 1:06 pm 1:06 pm
I will Boycott Ben & Jerry’s,
Posted by: hkdakota | September 8, 2011, 1:08 pm 1:08 pm
LOL! this is so hilarious, love it :) for anyone who is ready to boycott, please. get a life, go grow a sense of humor, and stop acting so snooty as if ANYONE cares!
Posted by: Ginny | September 8, 2011, 1:19 pm 1:19 pm
Gross and really stupid. No thanks.
Posted by: Kathy M. | September 8, 2011, 1:24 pm 1:24 pm
I love it – can’t wait til I can get some!!
Posted by: jausti | September 8, 2011, 1:30 pm 1:30 pm
Yum. I will be stocking up if this comes to our area :)
Posted by: Jo | September 8, 2011, 1:33 pm 1:33 pm
Did not SNL merely rip off the idea from South Park’s “Chef”s Big Black Salty Balls”?
Posted by: CRD | September 8, 2011, 1:35 pm 1:35 pm
FILTHY………………..SEE YA` Ben and SEE YA`Jerry………………..SEE YA` Canteen boy lover
Posted by: NewUnion | September 8, 2011, 1:39 pm 1:39 pm
If you’re boycotting Ben & Jerry’s because of this name, there is a good chance you weren’t their target audience anyway. I assume you also boycott all companys that make “Moose Tracks” and “Bunny Tracks” due to the fact that they are implying that you’re eating moose droppings?
Posted by: Jim | September 8, 2011, 1:41 pm 1:41 pm
I don’t know about the rest of you but I can’t wait to get my hands on Ben and Jerry’s Schweddy Balls!
Posted by: q2kqwhv | September 8, 2011, 1:44 pm 1:44 pm
B&J has Schweddy Balls and Walmart has Cheesy Poofs. Maybe America is ready for Chef’s Chocolate Salty Balls.
Posted by: Ed | September 8, 2011, 1:48 pm 1:48 pm
I think this is very funny and the actual ice cream flavor sounds delicious!!! You folks that are offended, I would guess this happens a whole LOT in your lives if something this mild would be offensive to you.
Posted by: demnme | September 8, 2011, 1:54 pm 1:54 pm
What will be next Colonel Angus?
Posted by: sizemo | September 8, 2011, 1:57 pm 1:57 pm
First, my jaw dropped. Then I started to crack up laughing. I have a twisted sense of humor & I’m proud of it!
Posted by: mijoje1 | September 8, 2011, 2:07 pm 2:07 pm
I don’t care who you are…..that’s awesome on so many levels!!!!!
Oh, and CRD….Schweddy Balls were around long before Cartman was even a thought…..but nice try!
Posted by: manda81305 | September 8, 2011, 2:11 pm 2:11 pm
Too funny! I’m sure the humor & novelty of it will have it flying off the shelves.
Posted by: rippedpockets | September 8, 2011, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm
Boycott Ben and Jerrys? Says a lot for where peoples minds are these days. It wouldn’t have crossed my mind if you hadn’t mentioned it. So big deal.
Posted by: howdymo1 | September 8, 2011, 3:30 pm 3:30 pm
High-larioys and all in good holiday fun! My only quip – wasn’t his name spelled Schwetti??
Posted by: Kayla | September 8, 2011, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm
LOVE IT!!! Funny as h**l! Nice to have something senseless to laugh at these days that’s just funny. People want to boycott..seriously? Get the stick out of your butt and loosen up.
Posted by: Lori24 | September 8, 2011, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm
This is fantastic!!! Hey you people who are boycotting…that just leaves more for the rest of us who have a sense of humor. Why do we have to be so serious all the time? Laughter makes you live longer…so lighten up!! :))) Can’t wait to try it!
Posted by: Kalena | September 8, 2011, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm
This is awesome! If I actually like rum flavored ice cream and rum balls, I would so buy this! Go ahead and boycott them, more for everyone else. Jeez, people just don’t know how to have fun these days!
Posted by: nhmom2007 | September 8, 2011, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm
This is certainly in poor taste and borders on the obscene. The SNL skit was not funny and made most viewers sick when it was first presented. However, that was on a late night program and not in a local grocers freezer section for innocent eyes to view. The idea that an ice cream product would be allowed to display this title in public is unprecedented and beyond belief. Decent people are sick and tired of having morality degraded at every opportunity by a tiny minority of the populace with tiny minds. This has got to end. A boycott is not only called for, it is mandatory in this case. It will also be brought to the attention of every grocery store manager in the United States, if need be. This time those who seek to corrupt the minds of the young and to wave their obscenities in the faces of the American people will not get away with it!
Posted by: republicanoy | September 8, 2011, 4:36 pm 4:36 pm
Looking foward to trying Schweddy Balls!!! Lighten up America:)
Posted by: Kathleen | September 8, 2011, 4:50 pm 4:50 pm
My, my, Republicanoy, aren’t we pompous! I guess there’s nothing more appalling than corrupting kids’ minds than the the name of an ice cream. This B & J flavor sounds yummy and my entire family can’t wait to try it! Go ahead and boycott – you’ll be the laughingstock of America. I bet you embarrass the hell out of your kids. Get over yourself and go enjoy some Schweddy Balls.
Posted by: Annie | September 8, 2011, 5:48 pm 5:48 pm
Oh, that’s just AWESOME. What a hilarious skit that was. I don;t often buy Ben & Jerry’s because I don’t like my money going to leftist causes…but I may just have to put that on hold long enough to try it.
Posted by: propwash72 | September 8, 2011, 6:06 pm 6:06 pm
Like someone once said, i`d rather go to church with the hypocrites than go to hell with them, i believe that coined term also would refer to the further deterioration of this American society that is quickly splintering like fragile glass, anymore it becomes weekly just one more log on the permissive fire of tearing this countries moral fiber down and those willing to enjoy the decadence of that.
I would not embarrass my kids, i would not do that, i would tell them that they are not allowed to associate with your children because they are to young to make those decisions and would truthfully explain to them fully what is going on and that bad company corrupts good habits instructing them to stay away so that they would enjoy an abundantly filled God blessed life because of their good choices in being obedient.
Posted by: NewUnion | September 8, 2011, 6:13 pm 6:13 pm
To “Newunion” – I feel sorry for your children, not letting them make their own choices, make their own mistakes, find their own beliefs, instead you’re probably reminding them of your made up “hell” as often as you can, and reminding them that anyone who doesn’t agree with you is going to be punished eternally for it because that is what a just and righteous deity does. Have fun with your obedience and moral salvation, I’ll have fun with my freedom and personal moral responsibility.
Posted by: Newunionisanass | September 8, 2011, 11:17 pm 11:17 pm
Newunionisanass………enjoy your ice cream
Posted by: NewUnion | September 8, 2011, 11:27 pm 11:27 pm
Didn’t say what agreement was made about copyright licenses or any other license agreement being made concerning the term “schweddy balls”. I am sure somebody got some money out of it.
Posted by: dadnamit | September 9, 2011, 12:35 am 12:35 am
Americone dream, not Americancone dream. How do these writers have a job? I can do better. Hire me.
Posted by: Bob | September 9, 2011, 2:41 am 2:41 am
A homage to obama and 2012
Posted by: Janet | September 9, 2011, 6:14 am 6:14 am
LOL. Omg. This is so hilarious. I won’t eat it or even buy it but it’s hilarious. I love SNL and I love this idea. Well, if it comes to my area, I’ll get it. Why not. Lol.
Posted by: Jasmine | September 9, 2011, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm
Republicanoy and Newunion, it sounds like you two should get together. I, like most of the posters here, think this is hilarious.
Posted by: GOZAR | September 9, 2011, 6:57 pm 6:57 pm
where can I get some??? Hilarious to say the least!
Posted by: Annie Albro | September 10, 2011, 4:18 pm 4:18 pm
I will boycott, simply because this is a disgusting name for any type of food. This society has turned into one big adolescent sex joke. Give me a break already!
Posted by: Matt | September 12, 2011, 1:29 pm 1:29 pm
To those who think SNL ripped off South Park are wrong!! It’s the other way around! SNL did that skit long before South Park was on the air! It’s one of the funniest skits I’ve ever seen! Love it!! Alec Baldwin was great one that episode!
Posted by: The Wife | September 14, 2011, 9:00 am 9:00 am
South Park didn’t have Shweddy balls, they had Chef’s choclolate salty balls. Either way you look at it, Ben and Jerrys is practicing their 1st ammendment rights, and if people are offended then they don’t have to buy it. Good for both of them. I’d rather have those options than living in a country withou those rights. I don’t think Ben and Jerrys will be hurt by a boycott though. I’m sure this flavor will sell out.
Posted by: dt | September 30, 2011, 11:17 am 11:17 am
What stores are carrying this product? I am in rhode island please tell me where you can get this product at i want so badly to have schweddy balls in my mouth
Posted by: jon | October 24, 2011, 12:59 am 12:59 am
I want this NOW. Yummy! Quite funny with the name, as usual. This one is just a little adult humor, but one that could easily pass unnoticed by children as a name. I have noticed a lot of adult aimed jokes on TV shows and elsewhere that pass my kids right by. Good grief. By boycotting and making a fuss, you are drawing attention to something that would have mostly gone unnoticed, except by SNL fans. Hope I can find some!
Posted by: Sarah | March 17, 2012, 5:11 am 5:11 am