Not to diminish any atrocities which may have been perpetrated by this militia, couldn't it just be possible that it was named for the DRINK just like they say?

Quote: DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ice cream makers Ben & Jerry's have apologized for causing offence by calling a new flavor "Black & Tan" -- the nickname of a notoriously violent British militia that operated during Ireland's war of independence. The ice cream, available only in the United States, is based on an ale and stout drink of the same name. "Any reference on our part to the British Army unit was absolutely unintentional and no ill-will was ever intended," said a Ben & Jerry's spokesman. "Ben & Jerry's was built on the philosophies of peace and love," he added. The Black and Tans, so-called because of their two-tone uniforms, were recruited in the early 1920s to bolster the ranks of the police force in Ireland as anti-British sentiment grew. They quickly gained a reputation for brutality and mention of the militia still arouses strong feelings in Ireland. "I can't believe that Ben & Jerry's would be so insensitive to call an ice cream such a name and to launch it as a celebration of Irishness ... it's an insult!" wrote one blogger on www.junkfoodblog.com. "I hope they don't try to launch it here in Ireland or I imagine they'll lose a lot of their fans." Ben & Jerry's, a unit of Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever Plc, prides itself on its commitment to friendly business. Its mission statement includes a pledge to show "a deep respect for human beings inside and outside our company and for the communities in which they live."

Couldn't it be possible to be claiming that it is a celebration of Irishness based on the fact that black and tans are traditionally made with two Irish beers... Guiness and Harp's?

And to hijack my own thread, ever heard of a chocolate covered cherry? It is a black & tan where the Harp's is replaced by Sam Adams Cherry Wheat, which does surprisingly taste like a chocolate covered cherry.

Quote: Ben & Jerry's was built on the philosophies of peace and love

Down to my last 20 sickbags... it'll never be enough...

Quote: Originally Posted by Dex Down to my last 20 sickbags... it'll never be enough...

Yeah, I know... but they make a dammmmmn good pint of ice cream. I love Chubby Hubby!

Mmmmmmm, ice cream.....!!!
Half Baked is my favorite flavor.

well at least we know ben and jerry were some hippie stoners...but they do make really good ice cream, right above hagen daaz(sp?)

Today (April 25) Ben & Jerry is giving out free ice cream at select locations.

Quote: Originally Posted by Im_gumby I love Chubby Hubby!

Uh.....yeah.....uh.....you know, I just want to make a PG-13 snappy reply here but I find myself speechless.

This one is going into the quotes thread.



Rob

Quote: Originally Posted by Rob Uh.....yeah.....uh.....you know, I just want to make a PG-13 snappy reply here but I find myself speechless. This one is going into the quotes thread. Rob

I'm not the marketing asshat that came up with the name... but man that is some gooooood stuff.

Quote: Originally Posted by godfoot Mmmmmmm, ice cream.....!!! Half Baked is my favorite flavor.

Amen! I will die fat and sickly, but die happily with a bowl of that in my hands!

prepare to be offended by more of thier ice cream names ........

Chunky Monkey - offending to all overweight primates
Half Baked - offending to potheads ( the one's that arent too baked )
Chubby Hubby - offending to fat husbands ( that got that way eating this ice cream )
Turtle soup - offending to Turtles not wanting to get eaten
Marsha Marsha Marshmellow - offending to " The Brady Bunch "
Strawberry Kiwi Swirl - MasterP said he dont tast like strawberrys ( we'll just take his word on it )
Jamaican Me Crazy - offending to all crazy Jamaicans
Neapolitan Dynamite - offending to all stupid terrorists who bought it in an attempt to blow things up

Based on the above information , I think Ben and Jerry both should stop production and hence forth spend all thier time writing letters of apoligy to all the parties harmed by thier ice cream

HTRN , you political correctness officer

Irish Car Bombs are SO much better, but so hard to drink

Quote: Originally Posted by ex421 well at least we know ben and jerry were some hippie stoners...but they do make really good ice cream, right above hagen daaz(sp?)

Umm - Ben and Jerry has always been known to have been hippy stoners. That's why they name some flavors after Jerry Garcia and Phish.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tattoo Irish Car Bombs are SO much better, but so hard to drink

Hard To Drink... They are like Candy...

what is wrong with you... sheesh

Quote: Originally Posted by denacopoliez Hard To Drink... They are like Candy... what is wrong with you... sheesh

Sorry, but I have a hard time gulping down a large amount of fluid very quickly. Some of us just don't have the "gift". lol

Had some of this stuff last night. Delicious. And Irish Car Bombs FTW, delicious if you can get em down fast enough. Everyones grossed out by my guinness chugging abilities.