Linda’s #SoCS prompt this week:
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “fab.” Use it as a word or find a word beginning with “fab.” As always, use any way you’d like. Have fun!
The first thing that came to mind when I saw the prompt was icecream!
I don’t know if you have these anywhere other than the UK but here we have ice lollies called Fab!
They are a mix of strawberry and vanilla ice, dipped in chocolate and sprinkles!
Have you had one?
I must admit I am not a big fan, but the kids love them!
Fab lollies are older than me… introduced by Lyons in 1967, to coincide with the popularity of Thunderbirds, alongside another lolly called Zoom which was more rocket shaped for the boys… Apparently girls would have prefered the ‘feminine’ shape of a Fab, rather than a Zoom lolly…
Personally, the ice lolly is more my thing!
joey
Apr 10, 2019 @ 00:35:28
I’d prefer the Zoom one, too! We have ‘Bomb Pops’ which are not much unlike Zoom and I like them.
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Ritu
Apr 10, 2019 @ 08:46:04
Zoom disappeared here but most supermarket still have rocket shaped ices!
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You Can Always Start Now
Apr 09, 2019 @ 14:07:20
have to get back at SoCS!
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Ritu
Apr 09, 2019 @ 14:12:02
You must!
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Erika Kind
Apr 07, 2019 @ 10:17:26
No, we don’t have those but similar ones in the shape and colors. The translation is “rocket”. I am not surprised, ice cream came to your mind first… lol!
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Ritu
Apr 07, 2019 @ 10:19:28
I can’t help it… Think of my belly first! 😂
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Erika Kind
Apr 07, 2019 @ 11:01:41
Haha 😂
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Ruth
Apr 06, 2019 @ 21:02:27
I loved both Fabs and Zooms back in the day – yum! 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 22:09:06
😁
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OIKOS™-Publishing
Apr 06, 2019 @ 17:43:57
Very well solved prompt! I am not wondering about your preference for the ice lolly “Fab”, Sis! You are fabulous, are yourself hot enough. Lol Best wishes for a sunny weekend! Michael
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 18:07:47
Lol thanks Bro!
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OIKOS™-Publishing
Apr 06, 2019 @ 19:48:23
:-))
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J-Dub
Apr 06, 2019 @ 15:54:10
We don’t have them here but I’d try one … at least once to decide … and maybe another to be sure … cuz I am sure I’d like them 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 18:07:04
Come over and we can arrange it!
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Shelley
Apr 06, 2019 @ 14:08:58
I’ve never tried either version – but I’d prefer the rocket one, without the chocolate. Way to soar in a fab way with the prompt for the day! Happy Saturday to you!
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 18:05:13
Thanks Shelley!
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Jennie
Apr 06, 2019 @ 12:47:54
I can see that kids would love this.
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robertawrites235681907
Apr 06, 2019 @ 12:20:25
I have not heard of these lollies, Ritu. They sound nice.
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 18:03:29
Kids love Fab even now!
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Dan Antion
Apr 06, 2019 @ 11:52:35
We don’t have them here in the states but I think I’d like one. I like sprinkles. Good job!
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 18:02:48
Give me a Zoom any day!
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pensitivity101
Apr 06, 2019 @ 09:54:59
Oh wow Ritu! I remember these, and still think they are available.
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 10:13:58
Fabs definitely are. I’m not sure about Zooms. But you get standard rocket lollies now!
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pensitivity101
Apr 06, 2019 @ 10:14:45
I like the fruit pastille lollies……… they tunr your tongue pretty colours! Those were the days (sigh)
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 10:16:23
I love them still!!!
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The Febrile Imaginings Of A Cluttered Mind
Apr 06, 2019 @ 09:20:23
Information is necessary when riding a bicycle – as is Isabel. G:)
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 09:25:15
😂
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The Febrile Imaginings Of A Cluttered Mind
Apr 06, 2019 @ 09:19:31
International Rescues’ radio code “F-A-B”, meaning “message received and understood”, didn’t stand for anything, it was just supposed to sound “hip”. In fact, when asked what it stood for, Gerry Anderson once replied, with some bemusement, “Fab,” as though it were obvious.
In the 60’s the buzz-word was “fabulous”. This was shortened to FAB and used simply as a call sign like ‘Roger’ or ‘Ten-Four’ to acknowledge received instructions. If it was an acronym, then the best suggestion we’ve heard for a potential meaning is “Fully Acknowledged Broadcast”
Both the above were garnered from the internet – I hereby acknowledge their provenance – and declare they are both ‘fab!’ G:)
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 09:25:09
Brilliant!
Thanks for the Saturday morning edukashun!
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The Febrile Imaginings Of A Cluttered Mind
Apr 06, 2019 @ 09:27:49
You are whelks!
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 09:33:05
😂
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willowdot21
Apr 06, 2019 @ 08:42:36
Lol I remember these 💜💜
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 09:23:44
Fabs are still around sis!
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willowdot21
Apr 06, 2019 @ 12:40:19
Yes I know but like you I preferred the rocket 💜💜
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 18:03:38
😜
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Mukhamani
Apr 06, 2019 @ 05:48:30
It looks as if children will definitely like them. 😊
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 09:23:20
They do!
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syl65
Apr 06, 2019 @ 05:10:01
We had something similar to the Zoom called a Bomb pop, same shape, red, white and blue.
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Ritu
Apr 06, 2019 @ 09:15:50
Very patriotic!!!
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syl65
Apr 06, 2019 @ 15:02:31
Haha, yes and delicious!!
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