Fans of the discontinued Calippo Shots are calling for the frozen dessert to return to shelves, insisting it would have "absolutely served this summer."
Nostalgia for a discontinued treat
Calippo Shots, which were discontinued in 2020, featured balls of lemon and strawberry ice in a green shaker-style container. They were a spin-off of the classic Calippo ice lollies, which remain available in many UK supermarkets.
Despite being off the market for over five years, the treat has stayed popular among fans. With the UK experiencing record-breaking temperatures this summer, some have taken to social media to express their longing.
Social media reactions
On Reddit, user @derrygirls12349 posted a photo of a Strawberry and Lemon Calippo Shot shaker, writing: "Feel like pure **** just want her back. Please can we start an uprising?"
Another user, @Ornery-Sample-3208, echoed the sentiment: "These would have absolutely served this summer." A third, @xlittlexwitchx, commented: "God I loved these. I don’t miss the panic of getting my tongue stuck but god I loved them."
@No-Sandwich1511 added: "One day they will come back, I refuse to give up hope," while @Yourstarlesseyes simply wrote: "If only."
However, some fans had forgotten the treat entirely. @CaptainC00lpants commented: "Forgot these even existed!" and @tinkertink2010 said: "I think I must be the only person who has never tried them!"
Previous petition
This is not the first time fans have campaigned for the return of Calippo Shots. In 2022, a petition was launched demanding the UK government "bring back Calippo Shots."
The petition read: "The ice cream balls called calippo shots were discontinued and this has brought great sadness to me and many others. Please Lizz Truss before you are booted out of parliament, do one good thing for our country… BRING THEM BACK!"
It was rejected on October 18, 2022, because the matter was not something the UK government or Parliament is directly responsible for. The rejection message explained: "Petitions must call for a specific action that the UK Government or Parliament are directly responsible for. Decisions about what products to produce are a matter for individual food manufacturers, not the Government or Parliament."
