Ben & Jerry's Stands Up for Gay Marriage With Apple-y Ever After: Great Move, or Should They Stick to Ice Cream?

by SodaHead Living Posted 2012/03/19 17:00:00

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First it was Schweddy Balls, then it was Lin-Sanity, now it's Apple-y Ever After. Ben & Jerry's has come up with its latest "controversial" ice cream flavor, and this one is meant to show support for a bill to legalize same-sex marriages in the U.K., Yahoo! reports.

The limited-edition flavor includes pieces of apple and chunks of pie crust. The cartoon design features two androgynous people in tuxedos standing on top of a wedding cake that bears the rainbow flag. Ben & Jerry's Europe is also urging members of parliament to support gay marriage, Yahoo! reports. They also created a Facebook app so users of the social network can marry their same-sex friends, "because everyone is equal and deserves to live Apple-y Ever After!"

"Sticking up for civil rights by a progressive company like Ben & Jerry's goes together like big chunks and swirls in ice cream," Sean Greenwood, a spokesman for Ben & Jerry's U.S. operation, told Yahoo! This is not the first time Ben & Jerry's has gotten involved in the gay marriage debate. In 2009, the company renamed "Chubby Hubby" to "Hubby Hubby" in support of gay marriage legislation in Vermont.

Do you think their latest flavor is a great (and tasty) addition to the push for gay rights? Or should the company just stick to making delicious ice cream?

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Melizmatic 2012/03/19 18:10:54

Great move

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Alexander T Steward 3 days ago

Great move

I know this is old news, but kudos to B&J.; :)

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DuAiedail.Sapphire 2012/11/25 15:52:07

Great move

Love it!

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Margaret Jacobson 2012/05/18 17:32:51

Great move

I will try it..........maybe try lemon meringue pie, strwberry rhubarb pie flav ?? LOVE to try some banana cream pie OR choclate cream pie flav........PLEASE GIVE IT A THOUGHT

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Mike J. Hirak 2012/05/15 21:49:51

Great move

I wouldn't say "great move" but everyone knows they have always had liberal values. I buy ice cream that tastes good, not that supports gay marriage

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John A 2012/05/14 12:16:06

They should stick to ice cream

They are [...] at B &Jj

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10t17g 2012/05/01 19:39:37

Great move

Excellent cause to add to all of Ben & Jerry's "opinionated" flavors. Being gay and brought up as a Roman Catholic, I always find Christians spreading hate (as is the case here) amusing. Centuries of hate and ignorance to attempt to enforce one set of beliefs on the masses. Beliefs that promote and have led to hate. While there are countless origins, Christian Antisemitism has left it's mark on the world. The church never excommunicated Hitler. Is that really a community you are proud to stand by? Gay Marriage, like other controversies, addresses the "outsiders" who choose to live their lives unlike "Christians." Out of all Jesus' teachings, I believe my education and childhood strongly enforced have taught me to accept EVERYONE, and that I have no right to judge others. In the end, God will judge us all. Not the men who wrote his "word" over 2000 years ago...

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IvoryPauline 2012/04/11 22:21:02

Great move

i kind of want some now...

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Bear 2012/04/06 05:05:15

Great move

I am straight but not narrow and I think that gays should have the same opertunities to be miserable that straight men have had for centuries.

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Kozman 2012/04/04 03:55:43

They should stick to ice cream

They do look cute together tho.

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skinnythia 2012/03/26 18:52:11

They should stick to ice cream

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and just because people feel this way, they get harassed.

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Rachel Searvogel 2012/03/26 16:20:48

Great move

The demographics for this one make me want to laugh. Just look at the age difference.

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✞Knight... to Rachel ... 2012/03/28 03:55:21

A very concerning outlook for the future; most people our age are ignorant of homosexuality's immorality. I hope time and experience reveals this truth to them before they make foolish decisions.

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Dave 007 2012/03/25 12:01:17

They should stick to ice cream

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They are still trying to shove gay stuff down our throats. And here's proof.

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Dydy 2012/03/24 20:38:23

Great move

Thts so cute!!!! I seriously wanna get some of tht ice cram now! And seriously, ppl shouldn't be haters just cuz this company is standing up for what they believe in. If they wanna make this ice cream to show their support then let them! I really hope gays were more accepted and treated equally

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Raiders757 2012/03/23 19:56:12 (edited)

Great move

If the ice cream is good, I could care less what it stands for. I think I'll have some of this after I finish my Chic-Fil-A !

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Quazimoto 2012/03/23 13:57:50

They should stick to ice cream

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I don't think it is a good marketing strategy.

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none 2012/03/23 03:56:21
Ole SGT Joe 2012/03/22 17:25:47

Great move

Good marketing - go with the times. If they were to market in Iraq or Afghanistan they would no doubt come up with a new flavor, such as ROADSIDE BOMB CHOCOLATE or something equally applicable to the stated Countries...

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G 2012/03/22 09:44:46

Great move

I don't really care what it's honoring, a new flavor of Ben and Jerry's is cause for celebration all on its own.

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P. Sturm 2012/03/22 08:23:55

Great move

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I always knew Ben had the hots for Jerry.

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Dydy to P. Sturm 2012/03/24 20:40:33

Haha tht actually makes sense when I think about it XD

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ShamshirMkII 2012/03/22 07:05:36

They should stick to ice cream

Neutrality's the best side any enterprising souls could take, IMO.

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WBC_Sux to Shamshi... 2012/03/22 14:24:43 (edited)

+1
And of course, using your product for politics is only a "good idea"
when it is supporting "down home countryfied family values."

http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt...

http://www.edgeboston.com/new...

Good ole Cracker Barrel and Chic-Fil-A... fightin' the good fight!
Uh herp, uh derp, uh gelp, gelp, texuss!

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WBC_Sux to WBC_Sux 2012/03/23 11:37:44

Discrimination.... PASS IT ON!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...

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HBO 2012/03/22 06:39:34

Great move

I think it's nice that they have a forum in which to express their views, but I'm not really concerned about the idea behind it....I just want to know whether it tastes good !

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cc 2012/03/22 05:41:28

Great move

It's an interesting way to study people and guage thier reactions. There are many social and physiological reasons people are gay. Who am I to judge. I still don't totally understand homosexuality and likely never will but it is what it is. Good luck and enjoy your ice cream!

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Kiki 2012/03/22 01:58:24

Great move

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I don't even understand why gay marriage is a "political issue" anymore. If Ben & Jerry's wants gay people to know they support their civil rights, love it.

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Deb 2012/03/22 01:42:31

They should stick to ice cream

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Don't care for their ice cream, don't buy it, but they should stick to the product and NOT into political or any other issues.

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G to Deb 2012/03/22 09:41:08

+1
That's been a part of their product forever.

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Deb to G 2012/03/22 11:12:09

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Wouldn't know, as stated, I don't purchase the product.

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Sedated Whispers 2012/03/22 00:57:46

Great move

That's pretty sweet. :)

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Myopinionmatters 2012/03/21 20:28:06

Great move

+1
At least there is a "tasteful" side to being gay.

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opaleyes 2012/03/21 18:15:35

Great move

Personally, I think it's a really sweet idea. I like it. :)

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Blackberry 2012/03/21 16:54:21

Great move

Why wouldn't standing up for equality be a great move? Unless one was a bigot, there's nothing wrong with this and should be done more to spread the message to idiots. Absolut did something similar.

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elijahin24 2012/03/21 15:55:28

Great move

There really should be an undecided option. The truth is, it's a BAD business decision. They've probably alienated a lot of people who really like them. But they're on the right side of the issue, so I support them.

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weenyboy 2012/03/21 14:11:05

Great move

These guys are the REAL DEAL! They contribute a large portion of their profits to charities as well as selling a unique product that is FREE of antibiotics and growth hormones. I wish them well and suppport them by purchasing their products.

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Raymond Allamby 2012/03/21 11:56:19

Great move

great ice cream, great move. i applaud.

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Joe Blow 2012/03/21 06:04:11

They should stick to ice cream

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They should of called the new flavor, "Packing Fudge". LOL

They could of put condoms in it too, to try to get the message across to this idiots so they will stop spreading AIDS all over the World.

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WBC_Sux to Joe Blow 2012/03/21 07:28:55 (edited)
G to Joe Blow 2012/03/22 09:41:54

Only if you promise to wear a condom so you won't reproduce.

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