The Ringer When Did We Get Ice Cream

Okay, let's be honest. Ice cream is great. I think? It's one of those things we’re just *supposed* to love.

But when did we, as a society, decide we needed ice cream for everything?

The Great Ice Cream Takeover

Seriously. Birthdays? Ice cream cake. Breakups? Ben & Jerry's. Tuesday? "Treat yo' self" with a sundae. It’s a bit much, right?

I'm not saying ice cream is bad. But its ubiquitous presence is a bit suspect. Did Big Ice Cream pay someone off?

The Early Days: A Treat, Not a Lifestyle

Let's think about the past. Back in the day, ice cream was special. It was a rare and delightful thing. A reward for good behavior, maybe?

Now, it's just…always there. Like oxygen, but sweeter. I miss the anticipation! Remember the joy of the ice cream truck?

Nowadays it feels like we have lost the feeling of something special. The excitement is simply lost.

The Ringer's Unpopular Opinion

Here it is: I think we over-ice cream. It's everywhere. It’s a constant sugar rush looming over us.

Consider all the non-ice cream desserts that are being snubbed. Where's the love for pie? Or a good, old-fashioned cookie?

They deserve some appreciation! Let's give other desserts a chance. Maybe even…fruit?

Blame it on the Boomers?

Okay, maybe this is unfair. But did the Baby Boomers start this ice cream obsession? Were they promised ice cream in every home?

I picture them, post-war, saying, "We deserve all the ice cream!" Honestly, maybe they did after everything they have been through.

However, the younger generations need to stand up. It is important to take a step back and consider options!

A Modest Proposal (for Fewer Sundaes)

What if we limited ice cream to, say, weekends only? Or special occasions? It would make it special again!

Imagine the thrill! The delicious anticipation! The sheer joy of that first bite after a week of abstinence!

Plus, think of the health benefits! Maybe we'd all be a little less…sugary. A crazy thought, I know.

The Alternative: A Frozen Yogurt Revolution

Hear me out: frozen yogurt. It’s healthier-ish, right? Plus, toppings! So many toppings!

It's the perfect gateway dessert to reducing our ice cream reliance. A delicious compromise, isn't it?

I am just trying to promote a happy medium between health and happiness. What could be wrong with that?

In Conclusion: Less Ice Cream, More Life

I’m not saying to boycott ice cream completely. I am not a monster.

Just…maybe dial it back a notch. Let's rediscover other desserts. Let's appreciate the simple pleasure of not being constantly full of sugar.

Let’s reclaim our taste buds. Let's end the ice cream tyranny. Who is with me?