Blue Bell Fever

[pagas]

I know I live in Texas and that people here are crazy, but I am sick of all the "OMG Blue Bell is back!" excitement.  

People died.

It's shitty ice cream.

Why the celebration?

[speckledfrog]

I don't think it's shitty ice cream, but I'm not running out to buy any, either.

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Aug 31, 2015 15:26:46 GMT -5 pagas said:

I know I live in Texas and that people here are crazy, but I am sick of all the "OMG Blue Bell is back!" excitement.  

People died.

It's shitty ice cream.

Why the celebration?

YOU TAKE THAT BACK!

[miso]

All I can think of is Hart of Dixie.

[panbitch]

I don't get it either. Yummy listeria flavor is back......ummm no. I'm sticking to my Central Market gelato now.

[mrsgoontz]

I like Blue Bell but it's not the best ice cream I've ever had. So many people on my fb feed have been "barely got these two half gallons!" Or posting pictures of them eating copious amounts - hopefully the hysteria will be over in a week.

[ErinExpat]

I think it's the nostalgia more than anything.

Here the raspas are better, anyway.

[isabel]

Homemade vanilla is the best vanilla out there.

[miso]

Aug 31, 2015 16:06:14 GMT -5 kevin arnold said:

Raise your hand if you misread the title.

(high5)

[pantsparty]

Aug 31, 2015 16:06:14 GMT -5 kevin arnold said:

Raise your hand if you misread the title.

(high5)

[fuckyourcouch]

Blue bell is gross.

[pantsparty]

The only thing I can contribute is I had the Christmas cookie version last Thanksgiving when we were in Mississippi and it was amazing.

[penguintamer]

Bluebell knew they had issues with listeria as early as 2013, and did nothing. Not even a warning to the public. They continued to sell their ice cream to hospitals, knowing sick people are especially susceptible to listeria. I love Bluebell, but will not buy it anymore, simply because of their terrible business ethics.

[jamich]

I love Blue Bell and can't wait til it comes back to our area.
But I'm not going crazy over it or anything. Lol.

[Elsa]

I love Blue Bell.

But I'm gonna wait a bit to make sure no one gets sick before running out to buy some. I don't understand the hysteria.

[amberlyrose]

I don't get it and I guess I won't since it sounds like they've known about the listeria for awhile.

[bab]

LOL I was in Houston last week and this seems to be all people are talking about!!!

[notsocreepylurker]

Glad I am not the only one who doesn't like Blue Bell (I prefer the homemade stuff back in NJ). If I buy ice cream here it is Ben & Jerry's or ice cream sandwhiches.

[pistolshrimp]

I don't really get the Blue Bell obsession. It's very good ice cream but I can't say it's the best I've ever had. I live in New England and I feel like we have a lot more choices as far as brands go. Is there a limited selection as far as 'local' ice cream down there? I'd have to say in the TX/OK area I much prefer Braums to Blue Bell.

[cville]

Forget Blue Bell. I want some Turkey Hill rum raisin and I can't get it!

[sawyerthedestroyer]

Ben & Jerry 4eva.