1962: Fruit Stripe gum was first introduced

[IcyPeas]

I loved this stuff.

[soothsayer]

1. Same! And the commercials with the zebra

[AZSkiffyGeek]

2. Tastiest gum in the world....

For about 30 seconds. Then it's time to spit it out and grab another piece.

[Bluethroughu]

5. Except when I'd pile on the pieces until

I have a big ball of tasteless gum, that I can't help but swallow...yikes!

No self control over that big fruity Zebra pak.

[Rastapopoulos]

3. I loved all the flavors

Except the green. Was it supposed to be lime?

[hlthe2b]

4. Beech-Nut is no longer in business. But another company still makes Fruit Stripe gum

I haven't tried it, but I have seen it.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

7. It's hard to find and the flavors are different

I think it's Lemon, Orange, Cherry, Peach and Apple now. I find it at odd little independent mini marts, and at Cost Plus imports.

[OriginalGeek]

6. I remember liking gum as a kid

but I can't stand it now.

All that chewing just wears me out.

And it's hardly ever chocolate.

[Thunderbeast]

8. YIKES! STRIPES!

Way to go...

Now I have a sixty year old earworm to defeat!

🎼🎶 "It's a Small World After All"...

Maybe THAT will help.

[panader0]

9. Lyrics to your earworm:

Yikes! Stripes! Beechnut's got 'em.
Yikes! Stripes! in Fruit Stripe gum.
Yikes! Stripes, five different flavors,
get Beechnut Fruit Stripe gum.

[Thunderbeast]

10. more...

Cherry Stripe,
Lemon Stripe,
Orange Orange.
Mixed Fruit and lime stripe
All for you
In every pack of Beecnut Fruit Stripe Gum....
GET Beechnut Fruit Stripe Gum!