The Lakewood Scoop’s famous ‘Click-it & Lick It’ program is back for the 12th year!
It’s simple – wear a helmet and get a coupon for a free ice cream!
TLS recognized the need for increased awareness and safety in regards to helmet-wearing in Lakewood, so we decided to do something about it. But since summonses can’t be issued, we figured a treat would do the trick.
As a result, the first of its kind ‘Click-it and Lick it’ was born – founded and sponsored by TLS.
(The idea has since been copied by other police departments.)
In the coming weeks, patrol officers from the Lakewood Police Department will be patrolling with bundles of gift cards like the ones pictured, and if they observe your child with a helmet, he or she will be receiving the card for a free kiddie ice cream at Sprinkles (located in the Gourmet Glatt Plaza on Route 9, and in Todd Plaza). It’s that simple!
(Talking about Sprinkles for a moment, Lakewood’s favorite ice cream shop, did you know they can come to you for your next birthday party, day camp or corporate event? That’s right – with a full bar of shakes, crepes, waffles, smoothies and much more!)
(BE SURE TO CHECK OUT SPRINKLES’ WEBSITE!)
In addition to the positive reinforcement aspect of the program, we felt the program will also increase the comfort level of children when approaching police officers to report a crime, suspicious behavior, or G-d forbid if the child is lost.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS: This program is specifically being done in conjunction with the Lakewood Police Department for security and safety reasons. Cards will ONLY be given out by patrol officers in a MARKED police car. No private citizens whatsoever will be distributing these cards. Children should be told never to approach a stranger’s vehicle – even if he or she claims to be from the Law Enforcement community. If you see someone other than a police officer attempting to give a child the ice cream card, please report it to the LPD & TLS immediately.
Please teach them to follow traffic patterns when riding all these scooters And slow down on sidewalks.
Click-it & Lick-It?! Parents Sue TLS After Their Child Develops A Huge Pimple on His Tongue After Clicking His Helmet And Licking It
The parents of a 9-year old child in Lakewood, NJ are suing the Lakewood Scoop News Site and the LPD after their son developed a bacterial rash on his tongue when he allegedly followed the directive of TLS and the LPD, and licked his bicycle helmet after he finished clicking it.
“Earlier this week, I nearly fainted when I saw my 9-year-old son click the buckle on his bicycle helmet and then lick it,” said Lakewood, NJ resident, Joseph Gleedaman. “When I asked my son why he decided to lick his helmet after clicking it, he told me, ‘Because I’m participating in TLS’s ‘Click-it & Lick-It’ program’.”
“I was completely shocked to learn that a respectable news outlet like TLS would engage in that kind of prank, and encourage young children to lick their germ-infested helmets after they’ve finished clicking the helmets!” he said.
“Sadly, my son woke up yesterday morning with a huge pimple on his tongue,” Mr. Gleedaman said. “The pediatrician told me that my child had contracted a bacterial rash on his tongue from licking the germ-infested helmet. My son was prescribed a 7-day dose of antibiotics!”
“However, rather than issue a heartfelt apology to my wife and I for engaging in this ridiculous and dangerous prank,” Mr. Gleedaman asserted, “TLS presented my son with a free ice-cream coupon card as a reward for clicking and licking his germ-infested helmet.”
“Well, THAT’S when I decided that TLS’s prank had gone way past the red line, and that I have no choice but to sue both TLS and the LPD for this absurdly hazardous prank,” he said
When asked whether his son had utilized the free ice cream coupon card, Mr. Glidaman said: “No, not yet, because I confiscated the card from him when I saw him licking it.”
I’m not sure if I’m ok with this.
First I need to speak to my (new) Ruv (& noted Posek). Something must have happened to my regular Ruv’s phone (which is strange since he has the iPhone 15 Pro Max) because I’ve been calling all day & he hasn’t been answering.
My 1st shaila to this new Ruv left him speechless with it’s sensitivity. I bought a heimish brand bottle of cola that has a red label. My concern was driving in my car that some Yidden might see it & mistake it for real Coca-Cola (read: Treif) & think it’s Kosher. In a panic at every red light I jumped out of my car & banged on the hood of the Frum cars as hard as I could screaming, “It’s not Coca-Cola!!!”
One Yid rolled down his window & asked if I was meshuga? I said, “Yes I am! I’m meshuga about Torah & Halacha, aren’t you?”
The Ruv finally called me back & told me I did good. He said the main issue is there are some Modern Orthodox (how is that even possible?) “Rabbis” that allow Coca-Cola & when fighting the Reform our policy is, “When they say Muttar we say Assur & when they say Assur we say Muttar.”
My Ruv explained the problem with all ice cream is L’Chatchila (what every Frum Jew will do) it needs a Mashgiach watching the ice cream at all times. The problem is putting a human into a sub-freezing airtight freezer truck to deliver it. It’s been tried a few times (the Hashgachas settled with the Mashgiachs families) but is not so simple.
After hearing the psak I immediately called my son’s principal & informed him if he accepts boys who eat ice cream I will pull my son out of the Yeshiva. Someone must have told him good news at the same time because he was shouting & hysterical with joy.