# Iced TV Star Treats Ben & Jerry's Concept 'Ron Swanson's All the Bacon and Eggs You Have' Dessert By Jason Soy | Published 2011-07-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ron-swansons-all-the-bacon-and-eggs-you-have References: [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/parksandrecreation) & [nymag](http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/06/ron_swanson_ice_cream.html) Ron Swanson, television's manliest man, has been honored with a [Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-fudgy-flan) called 'Ron Swanson's All the Bacon and Eggs You Have.' Sure, this flavor doesn't really exist, but it's still fun as heck to see a TV character's popularity spawning frozen treats. Fans of [NBC's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yes-chef-meal-kit) Parks and Recreation will know that Mr. Swanson is a food aficionado; the only problem is that all of his favorite foods are high in calories and cholesterol. Now add to that his very own ice cream and the physical well-being of Ron may be in danger. As Ben & Jerry's explains, the 'Ron Swanson's All the Bacon and Eggs You Have' ice cream is a, "[Scotch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/label-year-old) Flavored Ice Cream with All the Bacon and Eggs We Had." **Implications** - Consumers enjoy novelty items with pop culture allusions as it validates their knowledge of the particular reference. As such, products with pop culture references often entice consumers into purchases more so than generic goods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pop Culture Novelty Items:** Creating novelty items that reference popular culture can attract consumers and drive sales. - **Brand Collaborations:** Collaborating with established tv shows or characters can create unique product offerings and generate buzz. - **Nostalgic Food Products:** Developing food products that evoke nostalgia or reference beloved characters can tap into consumer nostalgia and increase product appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can explore collaborations with popular tv shows or characters to create unique flavors and products. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can partner with food and beverage brands to create merchandise that appeals to fans of popular tv shows. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can help brands leverage pop culture references to create engaging and viral campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reality TV-Themed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-slc-scoop.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-scoops-ahoy-ice-cream.md) - [Pancake-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-soaked-pancakes-ice-cream.md) - [TV Tray-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-dad-fathers-day-tray.md) - [Movie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-leeuwen-glass-onion.md) - [Breakfast-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-in-bed-ice-cream.md) - [Breakfast-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-ice-cream.md) - [Super-Premium Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-ice-cream-bars.md) - [Nostalgic Comforting Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-sammie.md)