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Poppycock - Anglicized form of the Dutch pappekak,[1] which literally means soft dung or diarrhea (from Dutch pap pap + kak dung) - is an interjection meaning "nonsense" or "balderdash".
Poppycock is also a brand of candied popcorn. Though it is marketed in a variety of combinations, the original mixture consists of clusters of popcorn, almonds, and pecans covered in a candy glaze. Other specialty combinations include mixtures with emphasis on cashews, chocolate, and pecans.[2]
In 1960, Wander, a Swiss company bought the rights to Poppycock and moved production to their Villa Park, Illinois, facility. In 1991 the Lincoln Snacks Company, now a ConAgra Foods subsidiary, acquired Poppycock.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "poppycock - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary". Merriam-Webster. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poppycock. Retrieved 2009-04-10.
- ^ Poppycock flavors from Poppycock website
- ^ Poppycock history from Poppycock website
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