Knickerbockers

[Amy Z]

> It's an ice-cream type thing, generally with random mixed fruit 
> (peaches and things I think), and cream as well, served in a very 
> tall glass - which looks even-more-huge if you are only eleven...
> 
> knickerbockers were also something worn by small boys in victorian 
> times... I think... So I'm not sure why the ice-cream is named so.

Yeah, I think the NY Knicks got that name because of the clothes 
New Yorkers used to wear...when it was New Holland, I think?  Vague 
associations swirling around, none of which have to do with ice cream 
or fruit.

Thanks--now I can continue PS/SS in peace of mind,
Amy Z