Ben & Jerry’s, known for their unique and socially-conscious flavors, has introduced a new ice cream inspired by Vice President Kamala Harris. The limited-edition flavor, named “Kamala’s Coconut Jubilee,” is a nod to Harris’ viral “coconut tree” remark and aims to celebrate her campaign while encouraging voter participation.
A Flavor with a Political Twist
The creation of “Kamala’s Coconut Jubilee” is a collaboration between Ben & Jerry’s co-founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield and the political advocacy group MoveOn. The flavor features coconut ice cream with a caramel ripple and festive confetti stars, capturing the joyful spirit of Harris’ campaign and her memorable speech.
The flavor was inspired by Harris’ 2023 speech where she referenced her mother’s saying: “You think you just fell out of a coconut tree? You exist in the context of all in which you live and what came before you.” The remark quickly went viral and became a popular meme, making it a fitting choice for this campaign-themed ice cream.
Scoop the Vote Tour
To promote the new flavor and encourage voter turnout, Ben & Jerry’s is kicking off a “Scoop the Vote” tour on September 16. The tour will visit 20 key battleground states including Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. An ice cream truck, manned by Ben & Jerry themselves along with elected officials and activists, will travel to these states to distribute free ice cream and assist voters with planning their participation in the upcoming elections.
The tour will also feature a raffle for a chance to win autographed pints of “Kamala’s Coconut Jubilee” and other exclusive ice cream flavors. The tour flavors include:
“Unburdened by What has Vanilla Bean”
“Inauguration Celebration Birthday Cake”
“Fight For Our Rights Sorbet”
“MoveOn Mobilizer Milk Chocolate”
Ben Cohen emphasized the importance of not just enjoying the ice cream but also taking action: “You can lick and say you care all you want, but if you’re not going for the big scoop — to get registered and vote — at the end of the day, all you’ve got is some drips down your shirt. Go big. Scoop the vote.”
The campaign aims to combine the joy of ice cream with the crucial act of voting. MoveOn’s announcement highlights the dual purpose of the campaign: enjoying a unique treat while mobilizing voters. The message from the campaign website reflects this sentiment: “We must push back against those trying to limit our freedoms and fight for an America where everyone can thrive. Together, we can defeat — and melt — MAGA Republicans at the ballot box this November and joyfully celebrate this inspiring moment with ice cream along the way!”
Conclusion
“Kamala’s Coconut Jubilee” is more than just a new flavor; it represents a blend of political advocacy and ice cream culture, encouraging Americans to engage in the democratic process. As the Scoop the Vote tour makes its way across the country, it aims to make voting as enjoyable and accessible as possible, proving that sometimes the most effective campaigns come with a scoop of ice cream.
