I think we’d ALL scream if we read the ingredients on our pint of Ben & Jerry’s and saw “Human Breast Milk” on the list.

But this week PETA sent out a note encouraging Ben & Jerry’s to use human breast milk instead of cow’s milk in their ice cream.

I had to check my calendar when I heard this tidbit from a co-worker.  Was it April 1st? News of the wierd? An article from the Onion?

But it’s true.  Read more here.  

Gag factor aside.  That stuff is gold. You’d have to keep it in a freezer in Fort Knox for all the effort it takes to get a few ounces!

As you know, Ben & Jerry are famous for their clever flavor names. 

My co-workers and I started imagining what names they would use if they were to add that special ingredient. 

“Nipple Ripple? ”

Another deadpanned  “Cherry-ola?”

Now I’m not lactate intolerant, I nursed both my babies. But good luck marketing those pints.

You’ll be glad to know Ben & Jerry politely declined their request and thanked them for their concern.

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