Poetry Friday: Surprise
Another surprise word from MONA
You've got what it takes
You satisfy my sweet tooth-
well any tooth really
You're a real Cracker Jack, you are
A SURPRISE in every package
Take me out to the ball game
I always wondered where the ring came from!
And now that I'm thinking about them....
Cracker Jack
the original box
caramel coated popcorn crunch
and peanuts
glued together with the sweetest cement
a veritable dentist's delight
"Toy Surprise Inside!"
Whad ya get?! Whad ya get?!!
Simple fare this week but it's the first image that came to mind and I still love it. I was always a sucker for a free prize inside cereal and gumball machines. I can't really remember anything great but I sent away for all kinds of stuff like a Koolaid jug, Tony The Tiger Socks with padded paws and his neckerchief,a Cheerios mug and bowl, a Mickey Mouse Club hat, a Crystal Light T-shirt, Jello molds, and I don't know what all. I still scout for cool free things.
What's the greatest free prize or send-away thing you ever got?
Labels: Cracker Jack, Poetry Friday:Surprise
posted by Mother of Invention at 7:11 AM
10 Comments:
I LOVED Crackerjack! My brother and I would always fight over which prize was best....
What's the greatest send-away thing I ever got? A red plastic Kool-Aid canteen, after saving up like a jillion empty drink powder packets, and mailing them to Kankakee Illinois. I toted that thing around everywhere for several summers. Oh, I wish I had it back!
Friday, March 28, 2008
No doubt
-my best friend also my wife
ps. when can I hear your song live?
Friday, March 28, 2008
Crackerjack rules. Though the surprises aren't as good as they used to be.
Coolest thing I ever got was a Mr. Bubble beach towel.
Friday, March 28, 2008
How lovely to see you posting! I love your Easter photos. I'm sure that I sent away for something, but right now nothing comes to mind...
must be Oldtimer's Disease.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
I got a doll in the mail with oatmeal box tops. I still have her!
My mother sent away for all sorts of things - she once got a cloth doll made to look like the Jolly Green Giant and it scared my small daughter (the recipient) so thoroughly that she burst into tears at the sight of it.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Gosh … I’ve not thought about Cracker Jacks for years … but your poem was a fun reminder of ‘dayz gone bye’ … and ‘surprises’ we enjoyed as kids … so thanks for sharing.
Hugs and blessings,
Sunday, March 30, 2008
So now I finally know what Crackerjack is! Thank you! I first heard the word in Breakfast at Tiffany's and have wondered for years what Crackerjack is and about the rin found in the box.
Thanks for that delightful bit of enlightenment!
:-)
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Ah Cracker Jacks.. a blast from the past.
I don't think I ever sent away for any sort of prize.. but I did win a free front door at the home show once. Now that was fun!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Ah gee MOI, you just made me crave some cracker jacks! :) I used to love buying a box of those and finding the free toy inside. I haven't gotten anything free good lately. I did get a free sample of Special K protien water mix in my box of cereal but gave it to my daughter.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
i sent out for a Bowling Alley....or maybe it was a Used Car Lot?...but i never did get them....
I still sing the little jingle to myself
"Piddlywack and gigglysack and fiddlyback and ohh crackerjacks! candy coated popcorn, peanuts and a prize-thats what you get with crackerjack!"
You know Sailor Jacks dog Bingo? You know he had a song named after him too!
Hi Mom!
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
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