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4 unusual facts about Juicy Fruit


Grapefruit—Juicy Fruit

"Grapefruit—Juicy Fruit" is a song written and performed by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett.

Jay Hails

His songs are influenced by Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen, Lou Reed, and in his own words, "the guy who wrote that Juicy Fruit chewing gum jingle".

Juicy Fruit

Sean Payton, head coach of the New Orleans Saints of the NFL is well known for requesting a Juicy Fruit in the middle of games.

Juicy Fruit was taken off of the civilian market temporarily during World War II because of ingredient shortages and the demand for the gum to be included in C-rations.



see also

A White Sport Coat

American folk singer Jimmy Buffett released an album in 1973 that was a play on the title of this song: "A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean" which included hits such as 'He Went To Paris', 'Grapefruit-Juicy Fruit', and 'Why Don't We Get Drunk'.