Which comedian inspired Ben & Jerry’s “Americone Dream” ice cream flavor?
Jimmy Fallon
Stephen Colbert
Conan O’Brien
Jimmy Kimmel
Fact: Ben & Jerry’s introduced “Stephen Colbert’s Americone Dream” in 2007, naming the flavor after comedian and television host Stephen Colbert. The ice cream features vanilla ice cream with fudge-covered waffle cone pieces and a caramel swirl. The patriotic pun on “American Dream” was inspired by Colbert’s satirical television persona on The Colbert Report. Colbert donated his proceeds from the flavor to charity, and Americone Dream went on to become one of Ben & Jerry’s most enduring celebrity-inspired creations.
Correct Answer: Stephen Colbert