It's that time of year when you finally say it's "OK" to eat ice cream.

That "OK" is the out-loud "OK." Your inner "OK" says, "Let's eat ice cream" anytime.

Anyway, Frozen Desserts Supplies posted each state's favorite ice cream flavors and said:

Have you ever wondered what each state's most popular ice cream is? The answers may surprise you!

I was a bit more than surprised.

Did you know Illinois ranks 20th in ice cream enjoying, and ZIppia says the "average American consumes 20 pounds of ice cream per year?"

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Ice cream production is a $700 million-plus industry employing 1000 people in Illinois.

That's all to say: we care about ice cream. If that's true, why is our favorite flavor something I wouldn't try in one million years?

Scrolling through the list of each state's favorite ice cream, I saw plenty of recognizable and tasty choices, such as Peach, Vanilla, Bubble gum, and Buttered pecan.

All of those I'd pick before Illinois' choice, Blue Moon. Please save me.

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Frozen Desserts Supplies says, "If you're not from the Midwest, you might not know this flavor. It's bright blue, and it tastes like Froot Loops. This ice cream is a classic Midwestern staple."

Chocolate, Cookie Dough, and Strawberry were the flavors called out just below Illinois' overwhelmingly sweet choice for favorite ice cream.

If I wanted ice cream to taste like a bowl of cereal, I'd opt for something with some vanilla, chocolate, and/or cinnamon, not Froot Loops.

OK, rant over. What's your favorite flavor of ice cream?

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