Fruit Stripe Bubble Gum Socks
Description: Known as the "Five Flavor Gum," Fruit Stripe was a fruit flavored chewing gum invented by James Parker in 1960. A character known as the Fruit Stripe Gum Man was used to promote the product; he was an anthropomorphic gum pack with limbs and a face. The Stripe Family Animals, which included a zebra, tiger, elephant, and mouse, were also used for advertising and featured in a coloring book and plush toys. However, the zebra, later named Yipes, outlasted the other characters to become Fruit Stripe's sole mascot. The advertising slogan, "Yipes! Stripes!" has often been used with this character, as he freaks out about the striped gum. Wrappers contained temporary tattoos of Yipes engaging in a variety of athletic endeavors.
Description: This retro artwork brings back the sweet nostalgia of Fruit Stripe Gum with its iconic zebra mascot and bold, colorful stripes. Featuring the classic “Yipes! Stripes!” slogan and vibrant vintage design, it captures the playful spirit of the 1960s candy culture. The distressed texture gives it a timeless, worn-in look, making it perfect for fans of retro advertising, candy lovers, and collectors of pop culture art. Whether you remember chewing Fruit Stripe Gum as a kid or simply love throwback designs with bright energy, this artwork delivers a fun blast from the past.
