Giant Popsicle Melts, Floods New York Park

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NEW YORK - An attempt to erect the world's largest Popsicle in a city square ended with a scene straight out of a disaster film — but much stickier.

The 25-foot-tall, 17 1/2-ton treat of frozen Snapple juice melted faster than expected Tuesday, flooding Union Square in downtown Manhattan with kiwi-strawberry-flavored fluid that sent pedestrians scurrying for higher ground.

Firefighters closed off several streets and used hoses to wash away the sugary goo.

Snapple had been trying to promote a new line of frozen treats by setting a record for the world's largest Popsicle, but called off the stunt before it was pulled fully upright by a construction crane. Authorities said they were worried the thing would collapse in the 80-degree, first-day-of-summer heat.

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[BrklynLiberal]

1. hahahahaahaha Boss, I was late to work because a giant popsicle melted.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[KurtNYC]

2. This is what our Republican leaders want for our parks - advertising

No protests, no gatherings without a permit, no political gatherings

But 'yes' to Billy Graham, Snapple, Purina, HBO, ABC, Disney, Cristo, etc.