Different informal terms are used in different places for lollipops as well, including lolly, sucker, sticky-pop, etc.
Ever delightful and sweet, lollipops have satisfied generations of sweet tooths. And it’s possible they’ve been doing that for centuries.
However, no one is sure how old the lollipop is. During prehistoric times, a form of lollipop may have preserved nuts and berries in honey. As sugar became plentiful, lollipops appeared much later in 16th century Europe.
In the United States, confectionaries and medicine shops as early as the 1860s sold lollipops in various forms.
However, American inventor George Smith of New Haven, Connecticut gave this sweet treat an official 20th-century story. Smith earns credit for inventing the modern style lollipop.
In 1908, he claimed to be the first to invent the modern style lollipop. He used the idea of putting candy on a stick to make it easier to eat, and initially lollipops were a soft, rather than hard, candy.
In 1931, Smith trademarked the name which he claims came from his favorite racing horse, Lolly Pops.
Lollipops range in size. For variety, the smaller candies can be purchased by the bagful. Banks, barbershops, and vendors at parades give the sweet treat away to customers as well!
Specialty candy shops make giant lollipops in a variety of bright colors, shapes, and sizes. While they are attractive, these lollipops can be cumbersome and often are more than we can handle!
Lollipops in Pop Culture
This candy made its mark in pop culture. Films, television, and commercials feature the lollipop in various ways.
• 1934 – In the movie Bright Eyes, Shirley Temple sang the song “On the Good Ship Lollipop.”
• 1939 – The Wizard of Oz brought us a world of characters, including the Lollipop Guild. Armed with a giant spiral sucker, The Lollipop Guild welcomed Dorothy to the Land of Oz.
• 1969 – How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll® center of a Tootsie Pop.
The Tootsie Pop (the trademark name for the Tootsie Roll® company and their lollipop) commercial debuted on American television. The sixty-second advertisement included a boy, cow, fox, turtle, owl, and the narrator.
• 1973-1978 – How do you make a lollipop look tough? Put it in the hands of Detective Lieutenant Theo Kojak (Telly Savalas).
The lollipop-loving detective character was created for the American action crime drama television series Kojak (1973–1978). At the same time, the candy did no harm to the tough guy’s persona.
HOW TO OBSERVE
“I want candy! I want candy!” Enjoy a lollipop today to celebrate. You can also explore the magic of candy making. Pick up a bagful and give them out to friends, neighbors, and customers, too.
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