Lollipop

A lollipop, lollipop, lollipop ( often incorrectly written Lolly, from the English: Lollipop ), in Austria, Schlecker, in the Upper Germans also Schlotzer, Swiss Schleck stems, is a candy " on a stick ".

It is a larger, either oval, flattened or spherical candy from sugar paste or chocolate on a white stalk often. This is made of wood, pulp or plastic, rarely also of edible material (eg, chewing gum, wrapped in plastic). Popular Jahrmarktsakttraktionen are palm-sized lollipop with motifs and mottoes. Some lollipops contain in the middle of a piece of gum, small toys, are designed as air wind instrument ( pipe) or can stain the tongue.

In the UK and on the English island of Malta, the crossing guards are called Lollipop Lollipop Man or Lady, as they lead a life lollipop -shaped, man-high stop sign with them.

Curiosities

The Higher Regional Court of Cologne lay down in a judgment delivered in 2001 to the following definition of the term " lollipop " that:

" [ ... ] The stem is essentially typical feature of the lollipop. Without such a stem, it would be no longer a traditional lollipop, but rather an ordinary candy. The special and fascinating about the lollipops and for generations its specific appeal for children triggering is exactly the circumstance that the candy part is associated to a stem. This is when the stem is not a mere handling aid. Such is the consumption of a sweet - would be reduced to the product, lollipop ' Away in thinking of the stem - not even necessary, as the candy readily be stuck in his mouth. In summary, according to this Court's opinion holding that the lollipop ( lollipop ) without handle is no longer a lollipop. "

Lollipops are available in almost all colors and flavors.