Today I've been in the foulest of moods. I got out of the wrong side of bed and (although I'm ashamed to admit it) anyone who's gotten on my nerves today has experienced "brusque Gemma".
When I have the moody blues I tend to crave sweet stuff, so I ditched my diet in order to try and alleviate my temper. A massive bag of Jelly Babies was purchased... and eaten within 20 minutes. I feel thoroughly sick, but slightly happier as the sugar rushes through my blood.
Whilst enjoying my rush I suddenly recalled a few interesting Vintage facts about these multicoloured sculptures of jelly goodness, so I shall tell you about them, 'casue I think they're rather good!
1) Bassett's launched "Peace Babies" in 1918 to mark the end of World War I. Production ceased during World War II due to shortages, but the little blighters returned in 1953 as "Jelly Babies".
2) Beatles fans began pelting the band with the sweets after Harrison made the mistake of mentioning in an interview that he loved Jelly Babies. The habit even spread to the United States where harder jelly beans were hurled instead. He allegedly wrote to a fan asking her to appeal to her friends and other fans to stop...
“Couldn’t you eat them yourself, besides it is dangerous. I was hit in the eye once with a boiled sweet, and it’s not funny!”
3)In Dr. Who, Jelly Babies were often mentioned in the early series and became an ongoing joke with the Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) who would randomly offer the sweeties to unsuspecting people he encountered.
4) Different shapes and names to colours was introduced about 1989. Before this all colours of jelly baby were a uniform shape
5) In 1998 a line of sweets called Jellyatrics were launched to commemorate the Jelly Baby's 80th birthday
That is all... not the best post, but a nice little filler
G x
11 comments:
Beware the wrath of Gemma! We all have those days, but glad to hear that "peace" babies were good for you soul today. I really have enjoyed this post, I knew nothing about those little jelly delights.. Until now! Hope you have a lovely week xx
Bassett's original Jelly Babies are indubitably the very best. I've not been too well lately but among the few positives is the fact that one of the things my doctor actually recommends for my particular ailment is, believe it or not, Jelly Babies! I've got boxfuls of them!!
LOVE them and this post! I had no idea that they were called "Peace Babies" and I love the Jellyatrics!!
That's a lovely post - I've now got a previously unknown world war one related fact that I can add to my bag. Splendid, thanks for sharing!X
Oh, I know what you mean, Gem. I get that way, too sometimes. I used to LOVE jelly babies. Sort of crisp on the outside, pure goo on the inside. YUM! Big hugs to you!
Yum yum, one of my personal favourites, along with Dolly Mixtures!!! X
He he he! :D I love that I'm not teh only one with a bitter angry side or a sweet-tooth! I actually laughed aloud at the beatles fact, great post! xox
I too crave sugar when I am down. Love that they used to be called Peace Babies, that is what I shall call them from now on. Big hug to you xx
Our old answer phone message used to be Tom Baker (from when he recorded some stuff for BT.) It ended with 'would you like a jelly baby' I want to go and buy some now!
I've always loved the Beatles/jelly baby story. Haha. Poor George! Actually, when I was in high school I wrote a rather terrible story about life size alien jelly babies who abduct George and take him back to their planet and want to eat him or something...
-Andi x
Love the fact that they started off as peace babies, of which I am sure there was lots of real ones (peace babies) and years later became Jellyatrics oh how wonderful.
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