epiphany
Do you know those moments in books and films when a clue is discovered and suddenly all is revealed?
Do things like that actually happen in real life?
Well something a little like that happened to me today. I was surfing through the internets when I came across something called “poly pop.” It was a powdered drink mix that was manufactured back in the 20’s and 30’s.
This startled me. My father, who passed away a few years ago, always said “poly pop” when he meant Kool-Aid. I don’t remember ever asking why or even wondering why, for that matter. I can’t say whether I ever knew anyone else who called it that.
And this clue was under my nose the whole time. The address of the company that made it was across the street from a school I use to attend. Those familiar with Fort Worth neighborhoods will understand where the name came from.
Anybody else ever heard of anything called “poly pop?”
July 19th, 2007 @ 6:09 pm
So poly pop is your ‘Rosebud’, Bill? I’ll bet you wish you could joke about this with your dad.
When oldtimers discuss laundry in the Chicago area, some may refer to any chlorine bleach as Linco. My guess is this is also regional.
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
July 22nd, 2007 @ 7:43 am
I’d never heard of Poly Pop before you brought it up.
I know what you mean about these epiphanies, though I can’t seem to recall any specifically in my life. I think that’s because it all suddenly makes such good sense that it just becomes part of your understanding of the world and no longer unique.
Can you still get Poly Pop anywhere?
July 23rd, 2007 @ 12:24 am
Nope! ALways been Kool-aid in my part of the world!