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[edit] Trademark

This is a registered trademark, according to the Wikipedia page. So how can there be a common-noun version? Has the trademark become generic? — 193.203.81.129 10:31, 15 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I think it is interesting that the article doesn't mention the generic name for a Slurpee-like drink. They're called FCBs, or Frozen Carbonated Beverages. I recommend splitting off an FCB article to talk about the mechanism of the machine and the drink, and leave the ICEE-specific and Slurpee-specific stuff in the same place. This would also serve to differentiate FCBs from slush-type drinks. --Mdwyer 02:12, 19 September 2006 (UTC)
I have never ever heard "FCB" myself. You might want to explore what other generic terms are in user before you split the article. Though it makes sense to split slush drink basic info off and keep brand info / history here. - BalthCat 06:39, 24 September 2006 (UTC)
Actually, if you look at the bottom of the article, there is a link the FBD company, which makes "FCB machines". Taylor sells its machines as FCB machines http://www.taylor-company.com/product/sl_fcb.htm Somewhat amusingly, Taylor calls their non-carbonated drinks "FUBs" "slush drinks can be premixed, dispensed directly from the freezer, or post-mix with syrup flavors added to a neutral frozen base. There are a variety of popular flavors available, such as frozen lemonade, fruit punch, or frozen cappuccino." All Icee/Slurpee drinks are FCBs. All slush drinks are FUBs. Even though nobody in the right mind would say, "Lets head on down to the corner shop and pick up an FCB" doesn't change the fact that that IS the correct generic name for a whole class of beverages. --Mdwyer 14:23, 26 September 2006 (UTC)
I'm not saying it isn't a term in use, I'm suggesting it may not be THE term to use. (ie: "I've never heard of FCB") Your own quote suggests that "slush drink" is best, and the article would have additional information about carbonated slush drinks. And I don't agree that one website defines what something is called. Find me some real people, not 'industry' people, talking about "FCBs" and maybe... - BalthCat 06:00, 27 September 2006 (UTC)
The problem is that "Slush Drink" includes the Slush Puppy, which any Slurpee purist can tell you is so different as to be in a totally different class. FCBs are a class unto themselves, and they deserve to be named, here. Personally, I think slushy is the generic... and that brings to mind lower-quality non-FCBs. "Wanna go get a slushy?" "No, I'd rather we went to get a Slurpee or an ICEE."
So anyway, I did the Be Bold thing and split off an FCB page. I think I've got a pretty good start, but I want to do some fact checking of dates and patents before I call it done. --Mdwyer 06:11, 27 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Kosher-ness

What is the value in stating whether or not certain flavours are kosher in the table? This infomation is irrelevant to the vast majority of readers, and it doesn't appear in all other articles on food and drink. Will there next be more columns in the table stating whether every single flavour is halal, suitable for vegans, for buddhists, people with nut allergies, etc., etc.?! In my view this information is redundant, or at the very least should not be emphasised in the way it currently is. 80.255 17:04, 17 August 2005 (UTC)

I would have to agree it is way overdone. All we need is to have it noted in the text like it is. Pull out the whole kosher column in the table if you don't mind. - Taxman Talk 18:01, August 17, 2005 (UTC)
Now done. 80.255 18:15, 17 August 2005 (UTC)
What is the HARM in adding this information? Shouldn't an encyclopedia be a place to record information? If you want to add information pertinent to allergies, dietary needs, buddhism, etc, no one is stopping you. Just my opinion.

(Pygmypony 07:02, 18 April 2006 (UTC))

That type of information could differ over time or by location. The proper place to seek such information is on the product packaging, or directly from an official source (the company, FDA, etc). A listing here simply isn't authorative enough to be useful. Anthonypetre 22:44, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Age

So there are multiple places claiming that the Slurpee is 40 years old TODAY (Sept 2005). The article says that the idea was bought from Icee in '67 which would put an upper limit on the age as 38. Either they are celbrating early or this article is wrong.

http://www.slate.com/id/2126309/

...says that

 "In 1965, 7-Eleven bought the machines from Knedlik, hired an
  ad copywriter to coin an irresistible name, and the Slurpee was born."

QED?


[edit] Ingredients

I worked at a 7-11 in the early 80's and we noticed that slurpies were strangly good at cleaning things like coffee pots. If spilled on the floor, a "clean spot" would result after mopping up the spilled slurpie. At the time, there was a popular rumor that there was potato whitener in the slurpie mix which resulted in the extra cleaning power. Any ideas if this is true?

no idea

___________

Every time I've spilled a slurpee it left a sticky, decidely unclean spot.

[edit] Origins

It is strange that the slurpee article does not cite the granita the classical, traditional southern italy beverage of which slurpee is a commercial imitation. Granita has a quite long (centuries) and well estabilished history. Slurpee probably should be considered just a commercial distribution of an existing regional product with a different proprietary trademark.

Some information, with references, on granita history can be found here http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodicecream.html--ALoopingIcon 20:07, 17 September 2005 (UTC)

Be bold! 66.235.28.63 02:34, 19 September 2005 (UTC)
Entirely Incorrect, guys. Granitas aren't carbonated, Slurpees are.--71.68.219.177 05:03, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Buying

Where can I buy one for home use?

what, a slurpee?
I think he means a machine. I favour the Taylour machines...and as for the syrup, you'll have to talk to a store manager about it and ask them reeaaaaaally nice, along with throwing the additional cash required for them to order more syrup cases.
A slurpee machine (or technically, a Frozen Carbonated Beverage machine is unreasonable for home use, due to its power, plumbing, and carbon dioxide requirements. There do exist ICEE-branded ice shaving machines, often sold in the toy sections of stores, but I'm sure we all agree that shave ice and slushes just don't match up to a real FCB. I think the closest you can reasonably get is a slush machine. A single chamber slush machine can be found online for $1500. However, I am able to rent one from a nearby liquor store (in the guise of a frozen margarita machine) for well under $100 a day.
As for the mix, you can buy a case of generic stuff (3 gallons) for under $30. As you can see the syrup is cheap. The machine is expensive. --Mdwyer 20:44, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
Or.. someone could just get up off their butt, walk to the store, and pay $1.50 (or whatever it goes for in your paticular city) for one. I'd advise against it, since it probably isn't worth it. Save yourself the money. :)Disinclination 05:36, 1 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Doctorate degree

Anyone remember the fake Doctorate degrees 7-11 used to give out for drinking so many slurpies? Anyone have any details on the program?

[edit] Frawg

Frawg is a Pepsi flavor, and as such, someone should move it into the "Pepsi" box.

[edit] Difference

There is now, at least, a big difference between Icee's, Slurpees, and Slushes. For example-Icees are more fluffy, Slushees are more juicy, and Slurpees are perfectly in between.

Got research to back that up? Accordian to the hardcore historical research I had to do for a school project (Decided to do it on the history of the Slurpee), Slurpees are distinguished from other FCBs such as ICEEs by their proprietary flavours and the specific FCB machines used. The BP not too distant from my house has a generic FCB using some flavours that 'intersect' with Slurpee production methods and uses an FCB machine manufactured by the same company that does the majority of the Slurpee machines...resulting in a product appreciably similar, though not quite just the same. ICEEs use different syrup mixes as well as a higher ratio of carbonated water and a completely different machine.--71.68.219.177 05:08, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Slush Puppie

Hey, isn't slush puppie a brand name rather than another word for 'slurpee'? --David 22:01, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Slurpee is also a brand name. - BalthCat 01:44, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
Slush Puppies aren't Carbonated--71.68.219.177 05:08, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Texas

Putting WikiProject Texas here so the bot doesn't retag it. Ingrid 23:48, 12 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Section Edit Links

Something is screwy with the section Edit links for the bottom three sections. I looked in the full edit text of the article and could not figure out why the links are all on the bottom in a row like that (and in reverse order too). If someone could figure this out it would be appreciated. Mbarbier 23:11, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

I think the IcyDrink picture is causing the EDIT links to wrap strangely. There's the right number of EDIT links, they're just showing up in the wrong places. It might help if someone cropped the Icy Drink picture. --Mdwyer 05:51, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Bloody Zit

First of all, let me start with... EWWWWW!

Okay, the commercial (thanks for fixing the link!) is for a product sold at 'Mac's', not 7-Eleven, and therefore not a Slurpee. That flavor should be moved to the Frozen carbonated beverage article. Any arguments? --Mdwyer 05:57, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

It looks like Bloody Zit is actually a Froster --Mdwyer 20:08, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Noting out

I noted some random vandalism someone put in on the cultural references. I did NOT remove it because I thought that someone might think that it is valuable... maybe? I don't know. But I saved it. Feel free to delete it. - Hairchrm 00:55, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Blue demon

Added new flavor not yet on general market but being sold in my area. MDSNYDER 21:03, 14 September 2007 (UTC)