Talk:Ice cream cone

Source Problem?

I think there's a problem with the reference numbered 18 (https://www.comacoalimentare.it/cone-history/). It's used as a source for the paragraph about Cornetto but the reference refers back to Wikipedia as it source. It's doesn't look right to me! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2001:861:3D82:DC50:C157:A953:A47F:EC6E (talk) 14:00, 14 July 2022 (UTC)

Ice Cream Cone in Pocket?

I've heard it against the law in many US states to have an ice cream cone in your pocket or back pocket. Is that true? Itsdannyg 19:58, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

Yes, it was true. Apparently in several US states, horse thieves would make off with the animals by luring them away with ice cream cones in their back pocket. It used to be on the books in Kentucky and elsewhere but I'm not sure if it still is. Viriditas (talk) 22:48, 16 February 2025 (UTC)

If it is, then it's the stupidest law in existence. May as well ban people from using jelly-powered lawn mowers. Chaparral2J (talk) 01:24, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

See above. Viriditas (talk) 22:48, 16 February 2025 (UTC)

Hi Guidance21 (talk) 17:35, 9 April 2016 (UTC)

Links/Inventor

Check links-to, esp. July 23, for another person said to be the inventor. Stan 01:11, 14 Jan 2004 (UTC)

My copyedit

One of the copyedits I did was changing "permitting it to be eaten" to "allowing it to be eaten". The ice cream cone is an inanimate object, and therefore can't give permission to be eaten a certain way. I realise that might be an eccentric interpretation of the sentence, but I don't think I'd be the only one to take it that way. That copyedit would've just taken too long to explain in an edit summary. Graham 12:39, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

Calendar entry 1904 (23 July)

Well I impersonalised the entry on 23 July because according to this article and the links it is not all too clear who really invented the first ice cream cone. --SabineCretella 10:46, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

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Entry on October 3, 2006-----

I can verify that the ice cream vendor who worked with the "waffle" maker to invent the ice cream cone was Arnold Fornachon, my grandfather, who sold ice cream at the St. Louis World's Fair. He often spoke of the event and what he did when he ran out of paper cones for the ice cream he was selling.... made waffle cones.

molded/moulded spelling edit

i changed 'molded' to the english spelling - 'moulded' since i believe that english wikipedia articles should be spelt in english. hope no-one minds.

I believe you mean "British English" or "International English"? Unless you're trying to be elitist and are implying that American English isn't true English. Whilst I think a point could be made that as this article mentions the British origins of the ice cream cone British English spelling is best suited to it, I also think you should be as clear as possible so as to avoid accusations of being a bigot. Also, signing is a good thing 71.215.195.116 (talk) 18:54, 30 May 2008 (UTC) I think you'll also find that in most countries that learn English as a second language; British English is taught over American English making is the more likely recipient of the title "International English". The confusion comes from various forms of American-dominated media sources which creep into being used alongside the original British English being taught in schools; thus becoming the norm and often an unusual mixture of the two.

Link Query

What does this have to do with ice cream koan (link from article on koans) ? 195.27.17.3 08:50, 3 May 2007 (UTC) Jpur

Inventor's Name

Italo, my great grandfather, was born in northern Italy where our name was spelled with an "i." When he arrived in the US, it was Americanized to have a "y," which has remained since. Nobody has had the guts to change it back and -- wonderfully -- everyone in the world with a "y" on Marchiony is a relative and descendant of Italo. Though it's "wrong," it's ours, and ties us to Italo, our family, and the 1903 patent for the ice cream cone/edible cup. _______________________ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.74.69.84 (talk) 14:57, 17 May 2021 (UTC) It is "Marchioni" NOT "Marchiony" -- FYI, there is no "Y" in the Italian Alphabet, see: http://italian.about.com/library/fare/blfare101a.htm

I changed it back since there is no proof shown other wise. His name could have been Americanized coming to New York, which would be the pertinent info when referencing the patent. Your spelling adjustment cost me a free ice cream cone. I can't find the patent info on US#746971 to verify this, but a Google search shows more related answers for Marchiony over Marchioni Tito151 (talk) 01:01, 21 April 2010 (UTC)

When you print information make sure it is correct because the inventor of the ice cream cone was my great-great-grandfather italo marchiony. It is Media like you that lie to the American public just like the news 47.203.145.60 (talk) 14:51, 26 February 2024 (UTC)

For the record: It is "Marchiony," not "Marchioni." I edited the entry to reflect this. Link to above mentioned patent, submitted by Italo Marchiony: http://www.google.com/patents/US746971 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.21.229.132 (talk) 02:48, 24 June 2016 (UTC)

Researching Why Ice Cream runs to the bottom of the cone

I don't know if anyone has done research on this, even if it does seem stupid, it is a bit of mystery that people would look up a wikipedia article for. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.113.29.191 (talk) 02:16, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

ice cream cones hold protein for your body and its healthy for you!!!

ice cream cones hold milk, cheese, and calcuim.

Would it just not be due to heat from the hand when you hold the cone melts some of the ice-cream, causing it to liquefy? This would then make the cone soggy, causing it to drip. Or maybe because the structure is a bit hollow? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.2.83.110 (talk) 18:33, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

History Edit

The first part of this section didn't fit the chronological flow of the rest of it (the same factoid is mentioned later on in a more fitting place.) In addition, it is very informal and POV. I'm nixing it. 71.215.195.116 (talk) 19:00, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

Flat Bottom Cones Are Not New

A paragraph states:

In recent years, some brands have started to produce something very similar to the traditional ice-cream cone, but with a flat bottom, which enables it to stand upright without danger of falling.

This is not a "recent" development at all. These flat bottom cones have been around for well over 50 years.

If there is no source showing the date of the first flat bottom cone, this section should be reworked, turned into a single sentence, or simply eliminated. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.130.204.82 (talk) 20:47, 9 August 2008 (UTC)

Legislation / State symbol

I'm not entirely sure this belongs in the article, so I'll just throw it out for consideration. In the 2008 Regular Session, the Missouri legislature passed a bill making the ice cream cone it's official state dessert. (Senate Bill 991) http://www.senate.mo.gov/08info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=47464 Merennulli (talk) 00:36, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

New Jersey

Is the "-not New Jersey" needed? It seems like irrelevant information. You could also say not New York or Not California. --Carpetmaster101 02:49, 26 December 2008 (UTC)

hice cream

ice cream is very famous as seen in articals the top five ice creams are vanilla chocolate neapoltan butterpeacan and finally chocolate chip —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.33.213.115 (talk) 04:11, 2 April 2009 (UTC)

Relationship to Krumkake

See Krumkake. Krumkake is a traditional flat waffle like cookie that is rolled into a cone using a wooden spike like instrument. They are traditionally served at holiday time. They look and taste like ice cream sugar cones yet usually have a different pattern on them. My father mentioned the relationship and it got me wondering and researching. Other than the obvious similarity, I haven't found a historical link. Perhaps another reader has? Dcurrie1961 (talk) 23:14, 27 December 2009 (UTC)

Prices

Around here, the pressed-into-shape cones are the smaller and cheaper, with rolled waffles being the premium types with prices according to size. Interestingly, the amount of ice-cream is similar in every cone size, I guess, and price depends on size and toppings, not on flavour. Is it so everywhere? --Error (talk) 01:44, 21 June 2010 (UTC)

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Re: Sugar cone

Sugar cone redirects here. In lieu of creating a new dab page, I added a hatnote about sugarloaf, which is referred to as a "sugar cone" in the literature. Viriditas (talk) 22:26, 16 February 2025 (UTC)

Changed to "Sugar cone" redirects here. For the original use of the term before granulated and cube sugar was invented, see Sugarloaf." Viriditas (talk) 22:42, 16 February 2025 (UTC)

If this is called an Ice cream cone in England and poke in Ireland, what the heck is this called in America?

Friends, @Félix An and @Thegoofhere, what is an ice cream cone called in America, cone?, the same as England? Surreal1x1 (talk) 14:19, 6 June 2025 (UTC)

It's called an ice cream cone here. Did you tag me because i'm American? ಠ_ಠ Thegoofhere (talk) 17:51, 6 June 2025 (UTC)

Ok @Thegoofhere, nope, i tried to say that the article should mention that it's also called ice cream cone in The U.S. and also, why did @Félix An didn't answer? Surreal1x1 (talk) 22:37, 6 June 2025 (UTC)

Why would he answer? Kinda a random question to tag someone in Thegoofhere (talk) 23:58, 6 June 2025 (UTC)

Just edit it to make clear that in America is also called ice cream cone or put a {{Use British English|June 2025}} in here lol Surreal1x1 @thegoofhere(talk) 00:54, 7 June 2025 (UTC)

Hej @Thegoofhere, answer Surreal1x1 (talk) 23:14, 7 June 2025 (UTC)

Ok, @Thegoofhere i edited that lol. Surreal1x1 (talk) 02:56, 8 June 2025 (UTC)

Not sure about the US, but it is called an ice cream cone in Canada. Félix An (talk) 13:18, 8 June 2025 (UTC)

Oh, and next time, you can ask questions about the topics themselves in the WP:Reference desk. That's more suited for asking factual questions. I'm glad nobody did WP:BITE you this time, but some editors may be less patient in the future and may be very harsh, so make sure you're asking your questions in the right place! Happy editing! Félix An (talk) 13:23, 8 June 2025 (UTC)