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'''Big League Chew''' is a brand of [[bubble gum]] that is shredded and packaged like [[chewing tobacco]]. It was created by baseball players [[Rob Nelson]] and [[Jim Bouton]] as an alternative to the tobacco-chewing habit common among ballplayers. According to the 2005 packaging, over 450 million pouches of the gum have been sold since [[1980]]. ''Big League Chew'' bubble gum became much popular in [[baseball park]]s and [[stadium]]s. |
'''Big League Chew''' is a brand of [[bubble gum]] that is shredded and packaged like [[chewing tobacco]]. It was created by baseball players [[Rob Nelson]] and [[Jim Bouton]] as an alternative to the tobacco-chewing habit common among ballplayers. According to the [[2005]] [[packaging]], over 450 million pouches of the gum have been sold since [[1980]]. ''Big League Chew'' bubble gum became much popular in [[baseball park]]s and [[stadium]]s. |
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Although claiming to be chosen by professional players, the cartoonish brand—packaged in flashy colors such as neon green—is clearly marketed to children as well. Despite this, [[LeBron James]] was reportedly a devoted user of the gum before signing an endorsement deal with [[Bubblicious]]{{ref|lebron}}. |
Although claiming to be chosen by professional players, the cartoonish brand—packaged in flashy colors such as neon green—is clearly marketed to children as well. Despite this, [[LeBron James]] was reportedly a devoted user of the gum before signing an endorsement deal with [[Bubblicious]]{{ref|lebron}}. |
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In addition to the original bubble gum flavor, it comes in [[cotton candy]], [[grape]], [[strawberry]], [[watermelon]], sour [[cherry]], and sour [[apple]] flavors. It is produced by [[Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company]] in [[Chicago]], [[USA]]. |
In addition to the original bubble gum flavor, it comes in [[cotton candy]], [[grape]], [[strawberry]], [[watermelon]], sour [[cherry]], and sour [[apple]] flavors. It is produced by [[Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company]] in [[Chicago]], [[USA]]. |
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Various baseball players currently became mascots for ''Big League Chew'' bubble gum, appearing on the [[packaging]] and [[marketing]]. |
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Revision as of 23:33, 12 June 2006
Big League Chew is a brand of bubble gum that is shredded and packaged like chewing tobacco. It was created by baseball players Rob Nelson and Jim Bouton as an alternative to the tobacco-chewing habit common among ballplayers. According to the 2005 packaging, over 450 million pouches of the gum have been sold since 1980. Big League Chew bubble gum became much popular in baseball parks and stadiums.
Although claiming to be chosen by professional players, the cartoonish brand—packaged in flashy colors such as neon green—is clearly marketed to children as well. Despite this, LeBron James was reportedly a devoted user of the gum before signing an endorsement deal with Bubblicious[1].
In addition to the original bubble gum flavor, it comes in cotton candy, grape, strawberry, watermelon, sour cherry, and sour apple flavors. It is produced by Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company in Chicago, USA.
Various baseball players currently became mascots for Big League Chew bubble gum, appearing on the packaging and marketing.
Trivia
- Big League Chew appeared in the movie Napoleon Dynamite.
- The animated sitcoms Family Guy and American Dad have both referenced Big League Chew.
Notes
^ Elliott Harris, "GUMMED UP // LeBron gets $15 million to endorse Bubblicious", Chicago Sun-Times, February 26, 2004.
External links
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