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'''Whistle Pops''' were a [[lollipop]] [[brand]] produced by [[Spangler Candy Company]]<ref name="Plunkett Plunkett Research 2008 p. 503"/> that were designed to make a [[whistling]] sound.<ref name="Smith 2011 p. 421"/> They were produced with a hole in them, and when blown into, a whistling sound would emanate from the [[confectionery]].<ref name="Smith 2011 p. 421"/> |
'''Whistle Pops''' (called '''Melody Pops''' in some countries) were a [[lollipop]] [[brand]] produced by [[Spangler Candy Company]]<ref name="Plunkett Plunkett Research 2008 p. 503"/> starting in the 1970s that were designed to make a [[whistling]] sound.<ref name="Smith 2011 p. 421"/> They were produced with a hole in them, and when blown into, a whistling sound would emanate from the [[confectionery]].<ref name="Smith 2011 p. 421"/> |
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==Reintroduction== |
==Reintroduction== |
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After being discontinued for a few years, the company [[Chupa Chups]] reintroduced Whistle Pops, naming them '''Melody Pops''', and markets them in the United States.<ref name="Smith 2011 p. 421"/> Melody Pops are marketed with a [[tagline]] stating "play real music".<ref name="Official"/> |
After being discontinued for a few years, the company [[Chupa Chups]] reintroduced Whistle Pops, naming them '''Melody Pops''', and markets them in the United States.<ref name="Smith 2011 p. 421"/> Melody Pops are marketed with a [[tagline]] stating "play real music".<ref name="Official"/> The Melody Pop's handle contains a [[slide whistle]]-like plunger. Each lollipop's inner wrapper has sheet music printed on it. Each note is numbered, so the whistler can change the notes they play by sliding the plunger up and down to the different numbers engraved on the plunger. |
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[[File:Melody Pop Wrapped.jpg|thumb|A wrapped Melody Pop with its plunger completely retracted.]] |
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[[File:Melody Pop Wrapped with Slide Extended.jpg|thumb|A Melody Pop with its plunger completely extended.]] |
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[[File:Melody Pop Slide Zoom-In.jpg|thumb|The numbers printed on the whistle's plunger.]] |
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==In the United Kingdom== |
==In the United Kingdom== |
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In the [[United Kingdom]] some [[drug stores|pharmacies]] stock ''' |
In the [[United Kingdom]] (UK) some [[drug stores|pharmacies]] stock '''Whistle Pops'''. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Whistle Pops (called Melody Pops in some countries) were a lollipop brand produced by Spangler Candy Company[2] starting in the 1970s that were designed to make a whistling sound.[3] They were produced with a hole in them, and when blown into, a whistling sound would emanate from the confectionery.[3]
Reintroduction
[edit]After being discontinued for a few years, the company Chupa Chups reintroduced Whistle Pops, naming them Melody Pops, and markets them in the United States.[3] Melody Pops are marketed with a tagline stating "play real music".[4] The Melody Pop's handle contains a slide whistle-like plunger. Each lollipop's inner wrapper has sheet music printed on it. Each note is numbered, so the whistler can change the notes they play by sliding the plunger up and down to the different numbers engraved on the plunger.
In the United Kingdom
[edit]In the United Kingdom (UK) some pharmacies stock Whistle Pops.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Melody Pops Nutrition". chupachups.co.uk.
- ^ Plunkett, J.W.; Plunkett Research, Ltd (2008). Plunketts Food Industry Almanac 2008: The Only Comprehensive Guide to Food Companies and Trends. Plunkett's Food Industry Almanac. Plunketts Research. p. 503. ISBN 978-1-59392-106-4.
- ^ a b c Smith, A.F. (2011). Fast Food and Junk Food: An Encyclopedia of What We Love to Eat: An Encyclopedia of What We Love to Eat. Fast Food and Junk Food: An Encyclopedia of what We Love to Eat. ABC-CLIO. p. 421. ISBN 978-0-313-39394-5. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- ^ "Melody Pops". Chupachups.com.au. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
Further reading
[edit]- Candy and Snack Industry. Magazines for Industry, Incorporated. 1978. pp. 27, 30–31.
- "Whistle Pops". Orlando Sentinel. May 7, 2013. Retrieved April 29, 2015. – has an image of Whistle Pops packaging