Whether you’re a kid or an adult, nothing beats ice cream in the summer time, amirite? In fact, 22% of adults revealed ‘the sound of the ice cream truck still sends them running.’  According to a new poll by SWNS, the average person plans to eat 39 scoops of ice cream this summer.

 


 

 

This poll also found that chocolate (41%), cookies and cream (39%), and vanilla (37%) are the most preferred ice cream flavours in the summer.  What about the toppings? hot fudge (42%), whipped cream (41%) and chocolate syrup (37%) are the most used toppings.

 

 

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30% of those who took part in SWNS poll agreed ‘that some of their favorite childhood memories involve ice cream,’ and when thinking of ice cream, these childhood memories comes to mind.  See below.

 

1.  Playing with friends.

2.  Spending time with family.

3.  Watching cartoons.

4.  Eating ice cream.

5.  A childhood pet.

6.  Going to the beach.

7.  Going to an amusement park.

8.  Going to regular parks.

9.  Birthday parties.

10.  Playing board games.

 

SWNS also compiled a top 10 list of the simple pleasures that bring people joy.

 

1.  Listening to music (59%)

2.  Watching a good TV show/movie (50%)

3.  Eating my favorite food (52%)

4.  Laughing at jokes (48%)

5.  Getting a good night’s sleep (49%)

6.  Making someone smile (48%)

7.  Getting good news (48%)

8.  Holding hands with someone I love (42%)

9.  A breath of fresh air (41%)

10..The smell/sound of rain (41%)

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