Best Ice Cream Flavor: Vanilla

By Max Green

Whoever is reading this either agrees with me that vanilla is the best ice cream flavor, or disagrees. If you disagree with me, I will prove that you should reconsider your approach to vanilla. Vanilla ice cream is easily the most goated ice cream flavor ever; no strawberry, no cookies and cream, not even chocolate. Everyone should agree that Vanilla is the best.

I completely agree with Akshar’s quote, “First love is like vanilla ice cream. There may come many eclectic flavors, but there shall be only one classic.” 

This opinion is extremely accurate, I think that vanilla ice cream is the original and a very versatile flavor. That is, anyone can like vanilla, because it is not too sweet, not too flavorful, and compliments any topping. 

I asked three people from my class what their favorite flavor of ice cream was. One didn’t have an answer, but the other two people, Chelsea Burke and Alivia Johnson, both in class 602 answered vanilla. The one person who didn’t say vanilla said caramel, which in my opinion is closely related to vanilla. 

According to various different websites, including Reader's Digest and Jagran Josh Vanilla, ice cream may reveal different things about your personality. These two websites state that vanilla ice cream describes a risk taker, someone who loves adventure, and who doesn't love that?

Another reason not to hate on vanilla is because there are many different flavors of vanilla. Some include French vanilla, vanilla bean, original vanilla, Madagascar vanilla, Tonga vanilla, Mexican vanilla, Indian vanilla, Indonesian vanilla, and Tahitian vanilla. My personal favorite is French vanilla ice cream with whipped cream. I can guarantee that out of all of these types of vanilla, you can find at least one that you like.

People love vanilla, it’s a natural thing; an American comfort food. Do you disagree? Why isn't vanilla the best? I can guarantee that 95% of you reading will not have a legitimate reason why vanilla is bad. Not only is vanilla one of the most comforting foods that we eat, but the aroma and taste of it triggers nostalgic memories from when we were younger, and it makes us feel good. If you want to experience your best memories again, eat vanilla ice cream.