AmeriCone Dream vs. Late Night Snack: An Ice Cream Showdown

by Slashfood Editor, Posted Mar 4th 2011 @ 1:00PM

Ben & Jerry's ice cream, AmeriCone Dream and Late Night Snack Photos: AP Photo; Elizabeth Hait, AOL

"Are those the ingredients or did the Pringles man take a dump in an ice cream machine?" Oh, Stephen Colbert, you never disappoint. Colbert's ribbing was directed at his late-night rival Jimmy Fallon last night after Ben & Jerry's announced the arrival of a Fallon-inspired flavor: Late Night Snack. Why should Colbert care? Because he's got his own horse in the race: AmeriCone Dream.

Late Night Snack was unveiled Wednesday, and while we were at the studio to taste test it, we decided it was our duty to declare a winner in this late-night ice cream war. Hours before Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert duked it out on "The Colbert Report," we were diving into two gallons of each flavor at AOL headquarters -- all of our NYC employees to were invited to vote.

Our results? AmeriCone Dream: 39 vs. Late Night Snack: 24. Now we're asking you. Based on the descriptions of each ice cream below, which ice cream would you rather eat? Take our poll after the jump!

AmeriCone Dream: Vanilla Ice Cream with Fudge Covered Waffle Cone Pieces & a Caramel Swirl

Late Night Snack: Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with a Salty Caramel Swirl & Fudge Covered Potato Chip Clusters

Personalities aside, which ice cream would you rather eat?
AmeriCone Dream (Stephen Colbert)	4323 (61.0%)
Late Night Snack (Jimmy Fallon)	2762 (39.0%)

Tags: Americone Dream, Ben Jerrys, Jimmy Fallon, Late Night Snack, Stephen Colbert

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3-04-2011 @2:42PM Charlie said... So... I can't eat both? And may be get some Cherry Garcia as well?
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3-04-2011 @4:30PM Daniel Boni said... Thjat's awesome, these guys are great (pretending to be) duking it out. I have tried Americone Dream and I don't think Late night snack will be able to beat it. I mean, potatao chip clusters? But, I'll try it.
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3-04-2011 @5:02PM Lisa said... Americone has been done already under different names, different companies.. Its too average. The new one is just that..NEW. It sounds interesting and I love sweet and salty combination I cant wait to try it!
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3-04-2011 @5:21PM rae said... Just added both to my grocery list. Can't wait to try them.....they BOTH sound yummy!
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3-04-2011 @5:39PM Aprilbabyboomer said... It's the potato chip clusters that yanked me over the edge. For those who grew up washing down greasy potato chips with a Coke and a smile. After all, late night snacks are like a pregnant women craving ice cream and pickles --- we need our fix too ! Jimmy has my vote.
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3-04-2011 @5:47PM Tetsu said... I've eaten chips dipped in chocolate before, and they tasted amazing! I think that Late Night Snack should be pretty good (:
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3-04-2011 @5:52PM msyellarose said... I don't find the idea of chocolate covered potato chips in ice cream very appealing. I have to go with the Colbert one.
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3-04-2011 @8:12PM Gonzo said... Well I'm def getting both. I'll have Americone at 11:30 as I'm watching the Colbert report and then swithc out to the Late Nigh Snack at 12:30am... Not a bad gig to spend a long relaxing night.
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3-05-2011 @5:04PM Heather Genovese said... Late Night Snack hands down! Americone Dream is good but Late Night Snack is sweet and salty and amazing. My new favorite ice cream! So awesome!
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