jellogirl.jpgApparently this is my week of nostalgic blog entries. So, in 4th grade, I played the Jell-o girl in our “History of LeRoy” play at Wolcott Street Elementary School. Because of this important acting role (my only roles in plays were in my elementary days.. sigh), I felt it was my responsibility to share with my readers this New York Times article on the origins of Jell-o. Also, if you’re really feeling the need to further explore the history of flavored packaged gelatin, you can visit the Jell-o museum in LeRoy. I wonder if they have a record of 4th grade Jell-o girls past and present. I bet they are completely missing this important piece of Jell-o history. In fact, I wanted to top this entry off with a photo of me as the Jell-o girl, but alas, I have no idea where the pictures are. Time to make Mom dig through the archives..

4 Responses to “The origin of everyone’s favorite wiggly dessert”

  • Mom Says:

    Awwwwwwww my beautiful jello girl…ya know..all the memorabilia is on a beta tape that you have that someday we were going to get changed over I think. lol oh my!

  • Shira Says:

    Remember the Jell-o wars too? The lawyer, Boylan, that’s mentioned in the article has his office on Craigie Street! I feel LeRoy is really famous now.

  • Carrie Says:

    Hmm, I remember making Genessee county out of Jell-o, but not Jell-o wars! Did people actually throw Jell-o at each other?? LOL.

  • mom Says:

    I don’t remember that either Shira!! Explain to us please!!

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