Description: Screaming Yellow Zonkers were a snack food, first produced by Lincoln Snacks in the USA in the 1960s. They were popcorn with a yellow sugary glaze, in a distinctive black box. Lincoln Snacks asserts that SYZs were the first food item to be packaged in black. The box contained humorous copy, such as suggestions about what to do with Screaming Yellow Zonkers, or that 8 oz. (226g) = 1/4,409 of a metric ton. (This comic content was provided by Allan Katz and Howie Kraków who wrote the copy on the first several boxes, and the award-winning TV and radio campaigns.) The box was designed by Rollin Binzer, co-owner and creative director of HBC. Zonkers were geared toward those who enjoy sweetened popcorn without nuts, as opposed to products like Cracker Jack. Screaming Yellow Zonkers were kosher, but did contain dairy products. While the front of the package was simple and understated, the rest of the Zonkers box was completely covered with absurdist copy, accompanied by illustrations, informing the reader everything from "how to wash Zonkers" to "how to mate them". The bottom of the box explained how to determine if it were indeed the bottom: “Open the top, and turn the box upside down. If the Zonkers fall out, this is the bottom. If they fall up, this is the top. If nothing happens, this box is empty.” 1960s 1970s snack food kitsch cool groovy defunct brand nerd nostalgia retro meal sandwich food snack potato chips doritos ruffles pringles tortilla chips junk food candy fast food convenience store grocery chewing gum movie theatre ball park
Price: 23.95 USD
Location: Perris, California
End Time: 2023-11-03T22:29:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Accents: Logo
Character: Screaming Yellow Zonkers
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Department: Men
Material: 100% Cotton
Theme: DEFUNCT COMPANY LOGO, 60s, 70s, snacks, kitsch, candied popcorn, cool, americana, nerd, retro
Pattern: Solid
Fit: Regular
Type: T-Shirt
Features: Preshrunk
Color: Black
Vintage: No
Neckline: Crew Neck
Character Family: Screaming Yellow Zonkers
Style: Crew Neck
Sleeve Length: Short Sleeve
Brand: DARK VORTEX BRAND
Size Type: Regular
Available Variations
Color: M
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Available Quantity: 20
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Color: L
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Color: XL
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Color: 2XL
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Color: S
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Available Quantity: 20
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