And Bev…. no, actually, you were right…. and you beat me to the punch with Baby Ruth.
Babe Ruth had just hit 54 home runs, and was at the height of his popularity the year the Curtiss company changed the name of a candy bar to Baby Ruth.
They wanted to cash in on his fame, but couldn’t afford to pay him…
So they made up a story about naming it for the Clevelands’ daughter.She’d once been adored… but had died many years before, tragically, at 12, of diphtheria…. which would be a very odd choice for popularising a candy bar.
Eventually… very eventually…. they admitted it, and the current manufacturers bought the rights from the Ruth estate to use Babe Ruth in their ads.
David Bethke Premium Member over 10 years ago
Do you suppose Dan Thompson is a Cubs fan?
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 10 years ago
Oh Henry! U-No Mr Goodbar should always be on the Mounds, if U want to Skor.
I know he wants 100 Grand to sign…. but you’ll get a big Payday out of it.
Those Butterfingers in the outfield, though, are a big Zero…. when it comes to the Crunch they’ll just Take Five.
I know they’ve done an endorsement for the Dairy Milk association…. but so far, they’re big Milk Duds.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 10 years ago
And Bev…. no, actually, you were right…. and you beat me to the punch with Baby Ruth.
Babe Ruth had just hit 54 home runs, and was at the height of his popularity the year the Curtiss company changed the name of a candy bar to Baby Ruth.
They wanted to cash in on his fame, but couldn’t afford to pay him…
So they made up a story about naming it for the Clevelands’ daughter.She’d once been adored… but had died many years before, tragically, at 12, of diphtheria…. which would be a very odd choice for popularising a candy bar.
Eventually… very eventually…. they admitted it, and the current manufacturers bought the rights from the Ruth estate to use Babe Ruth in their ads.
Perkycat over 10 years ago
Cute, funny comic! As I said before – I could read your stuff all day long Susan Sunshine. Sweet stuff!
Godfreydaniel over 10 years ago
The fans think the manager is crackers, and the outfield play is making them toss their cookies!
Varnes over 10 years ago
Today’s cartoon was right in the middle of Susan’s strike zone……Homer Simpson might be able to help…..
heatherjasper over 10 years ago
What snacks do you suppose the vendors sell?
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 10 years ago
Aw, you guys…. blush….
madmarge over 10 years ago
What about an Oh, Henry?