My AmeriCone Dream

It's fairly amazing how the internet is changing the way we get information. Now, I should admit that I'm indulging myself here, because I hate the way a lot of bloggers engage in triumphalist gee-whiz bullshit about the internet. Moreover, my example is trivial. It's exactly the kind of thing I hate. But...

I am a fan of the Colbert Report. I've been wanting to try Stephen's new Ben & Jerry's flavor, AmeriCone Dream. I've checked several times at various supermarkets, to no avail. I decided to contact Ben & Jerry's and express my frustration.

However, their website contact section directed me to a FAQ on precisely this subject. That directed me to the No Fact Zone, a Colbert fansite. The No Fact Zone people have set up a Google map so that people from around the country can post locations at which they've found AmeriCone Dream. Turns out they stock it at a small mart in a university building here, so I am now the proud owner of some AmeriCone Dream. It's quite good, although I have to say the waffle cone bits are a little soggy. Oh, I like it soggy. I don't care how fucking soggy it is. Other people might not like the sogginess, though.

Anyway, the internet worked pretty damn well for AmeriCone Dream location, thanks to a mix of corporate and individual efforts. Bringing people together, that's what the internet is all about. That, and bringing people quality ice cream.