I still have one of these in the garage:
https://www.radiomuseum.org/images/radio/webster_co_the/wire_recorder_80_1_1900408.jpg
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Things You Don't See Anymore Part 3
- Thread starter Richland123
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Here is something we won't see anymore.
Fruit Stripe Gum discontinued after more than 50 years of sales
Bad news for anyone nostalgic for childhood favorite Fruit Stripe Gum: Ferrara Candy confirmed to ABC News this week that its iconic, decades-old fruit-flavored chewing gum will be discontinued.
"For now, we have made the difficult decision to sunset Fruit Stripe Gum, but consumers may still be able to find product at select retailers nationwide," a Ferrara spokesperson said in a statement to ABC News.
The iconic striped chewing gum -- long associated with its adorable mascot Yipes the Zebra, who was featured on the packaging -- first hit stores more than 50 years ago.
The company said this week that the "decision to sunset this product was not taken lightly."
"... We considered many factors before coming to this decision, including consumer preferences and purchasing patterns, and overall brand trends for Fruit Stripe Gum," the spokesperson said.
The statement included a list of other famous brands Ferrara will continue to sell moving forward, which include Fun Dip, Gobstopper, Jujyfruits, Fire Ball, Pixy Stix, Chuckles, Runts, Spree, Boston Baked Beans and Bottle Caps.
Fruit Stripe Gum discontinued after more than 50 years of sales
Bad news for anyone nostalgic for childhood favorite Fruit Stripe Gum: Ferrara Candy confirmed to ABC News this week that its iconic, decades-old fruit-flavored chewing gum will be discontinued.
"For now, we have made the difficult decision to sunset Fruit Stripe Gum, but consumers may still be able to find product at select retailers nationwide," a Ferrara spokesperson said in a statement to ABC News.
The iconic striped chewing gum -- long associated with its adorable mascot Yipes the Zebra, who was featured on the packaging -- first hit stores more than 50 years ago.
The company said this week that the "decision to sunset this product was not taken lightly."
"... We considered many factors before coming to this decision, including consumer preferences and purchasing patterns, and overall brand trends for Fruit Stripe Gum," the spokesperson said.
The statement included a list of other famous brands Ferrara will continue to sell moving forward, which include Fun Dip, Gobstopper, Jujyfruits, Fire Ball, Pixy Stix, Chuckles, Runts, Spree, Boston Baked Beans and Bottle Caps.
Huh. Hadn't even been aware they still made that stuff.
I seldom chewed gum anyway. Once out of elementary school, "seldom" became "never."
Free RC cola and psychedelic lights. Get down. 
Those wild and crazy teens.
Those wild and crazy teens.
Well the Band is the Corduroy Cloud so it sounds pretty trippy!
Only in my car at this moment! 
(That I know of) IPod Nano.
(That I know of) IPod Nano.
They just don’t do family nights like this at the drive-ins anymore. 
Since Richland123 posted what looks like a 1967 Reverberocket above, I might as well post these.
(Many people may not see these every day, but some of us do).
My 1960 M15, and 1964 Reverberocket.
(Many people may not see these every day, but some of us do).
My 1960 M15, and 1964 Reverberocket.
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I think Austin Powers might get in on this sale.
I found one of these in my tool cabinet and I was like here is something I forgot is no longer needed
The original internet. What’s even more amazing is that Safeway carried it.
Yeah. I have a coupla full sets. No one wants-or will take-them. I hate the idea of adding them to the landfill(Mt. Trashmore).
If your local paper recyclers won't have them, it may be worth looking to see if there are any film/TV "prop houses" in your area. You likely won't make any money from it, but they might take them as a donation to be used in sets for shows that need an era-specific look.
