In the 1990s there was a lollipop made of sugar syrup that you could lick for hours, until it reached a piece of gum at its end. It was a favorite among children and dentists. Since then sugar became taboo, and so many substitutes were invented. 

 

The lollipop went through many transitions, including a period where it was banned completely in 2075, as sucking on one was deemed an improper public gesture.

 

But now, a new lolly is here, a sucker for adults and children alike; a lollipop that is a full course meal, with dessert.

 

Start off with some honey, ricotta, peach on toast, or sweet and savory pea Panna Cotta, perhaps some melted Camembert with cranberry sauce. Maybe move on to some steak or grilled salmon with bang bang sauce.

 

Each lolly has a surprising array of flavors, and though they aren’t truly endless they could supply you with enough nutrients for a week. Which is why a lot of Himalaya hikers are licking their way up to the peak.

 

Do you find the sight of adult pedestrians sucking on lollipops odd? Is it off-putting to find your co-worker licking away, or are you happy to join in on the feast?