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Choco Taco Is Surprisingly Older Than These People, Places, & Things

Choco Taco has been a beloved Summer tradition for generations. However the folks at Klondike, who I actually didn’t realize produce the treats despite it being printed largely and clearly…

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Choco Taco has been a beloved Summer tradition for generations. However the folks at Klondike, who I actually didn't realize produce the treats despite it being printed largely and clearly on every package, has announced that they will be discontinuing production of the novelty to make room for "new exciting innovations." This makes me so sad that I might have a lemonade stand this weekend to try to buy Choco Taco from Klondike to continue production. Just $125,000 a glass.
In the meantime, to drive the point home of how long the Choco Taco has been a faithful part of our life, here are 13 surprising things that Chaco Taco has been around longer than.
Also, shout out to our Ice Cream Man Kal, I'm sure this is a dark day for you...

Super Mario Bros.

We were chasing the ice cream truck for Choco Tacos before we were bonking question marks with our head in Super Mario Bros.

Wrestlemania

Hulk Hogan was chomping Choco Tacos well before Wrestlemania was ever a thing.

Sour Patch Kids

Before our tongues were being wrecked by Sour Patch Kids, it was being cooled by Choco Tacos.

David Letterman's First Ever Top 10 List

Choco Tacos pre-date David Letterman's Top 10 List. Here's the first one ever: "Things that rhyme with peas." Choco Tacos are older than that.

Mark Zuckerberg

Choco Tacos were born before Zucks.

BJ's Wholesale Club

When Choco Tacos came out you couldn't buy them in bulk at BJ's.... because BJ's didn't exist yet.

Universal Studios - Orlando

Before you could ride thrill rides at Universal Studios, Choco Taco was taking your taste buds on thrill rides.

The Simpsons

I can't even remember a time when The Simpsons weren't on FOX on Sunday nights but Choco Taco does.

Karate Kid

Forget 'Cobra Kai' on Netflix! Choco Taco is older than the O.G.!

The First Macintosh Computer

OMG look at that thing. Choco Tacos are older than THAT.

Phantom of the Opera

Before people were ever waiting on line to see ‘Phantom of the Opera’ the actors were waiting in line to order a Choco Taco.

Oprah!

OK... Oprah is a liiiiiittttllleeee bit older than the Choco Taco... BUT... Choco Taco is older than "The Oprah Winfrey Show." So Choco Taco was Choco Taco before Oprah was really OPRAH.

DNA Fingerprinting

Someone stole your Choco Taco? Well, when they first came out we couldn't have used DNA fingerprinting to find the culprit. It hadn't been invented yet.

Jackson Blue has been on Boston airwaves for over 20 years. He is a foodie family person with a passion for having fun forever. Jackson likes to write about food, restaurants, Massachusetts and Boston happenings.