September 21, 2006—Hopetown, OH
Jen & Harry’s ice cream is known for its startlingly fresh and complex flavors. We thought last year’s winner, Scab, was the ultimate in gross, but delicious. But this year, they went over the top and have developed their newest stunner: Embryo!
The Ice Calf interviewed Ohio resident Gary Hopper about the controversial new dessert.
IC: What do you think of Jen & Harry’s new flavor, Embryo?
GH: Well, it’s pretty tasty. Kind of like honey, custard and tomato mixed up and frozen. Tastes like iron, too.
IC: Were you taken aback by its name?
GH: Sure. But then again, I liked Scab. It was chewy, with chunks of sticky bacon or something and lemon-custard ice cream.
IC: Is it true that sometimes a tub of Embryo ice cream will contain a candy placenta?
GH: Yeah! I was surprised when I came across that. It’s in one tub in like, 10. Really chewy and ropey, but not too graphic. I mean, there’s no cherry juice like blood or anything.
IC: What do you think about the controversy surrounding the name of the ice cream?
GH: I know that people are sensitive to the name. But embryos are as common as cows these days. I mean, they’re frozen up all the time and then thrown away. Might as well do something with them.
IC: Wait a minute. The ice cream isn’t made with REAL embryos, Gary.
GH: Right. It just sort of tastes like what you’d think a frozen embryo would taste like. Crunchy. Soft in some parts.
IC: Are you trying to gross us out?
GH: C’mon, after Chancre, anything tastes great. Besides, Jen & Harry’s ice cream is known for combining weird things to make a really great ice cream.
IC: Will you keep buying Embryo, or do you prefer other flavors?
GH: I like Embryo, but I really get into Scab. It appeals to the little kid in you.
IC: We don’t want to go any further with that. Thanks, Gary!
GH: Thanks! Good luck with your new blog thing.
IC: Thanks! After this, we think we’ll go puke in our bathrooms and call it a night.
GH: Well, whatever turns you on …
