Are Ice Cream Trucks Essential? In N.Y.C., They Are. | Coronavirus News

[@Hazzelnot94]

I'm not gonna argue with the ice cream man.

[@edwardfrench945]

😂👍

[@blankblank5409]

Edward French 😂 👕 👖 👟

[@Goldie_Roger]

0:55 I am. He's endangering his community.

[@silasquinonez4692]

He's a COOL guy

[@citrus8884]

Gol D. Roger how so? He took every precaution he could. He needs to work to live. it’s as simple as that.

[@Splash-nr8ot]

The sound of the truck is a sign of normal times, I couldn't agree more.

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

This video reminds me that it's been a number of years since I've heard an ice cream truck in my area. Now i'm kind of sad. Good to see he's taking proper precautions as well to prevent anyone getting sick.

[@castlestreetrecords]

Guyy escapism is a wonderful gift

[@MrSinister718]

@@castlestreetrecords it's a wonderful cope.

[@mikejaafar1455]

Until you realize the history behind the song

[@dadaHEKO]

@@mikejaafar1455 keep safe

[@leafgreensniper13]

he's actually serving real soft serve, not the pre packaged crap. good on him!

[@wendysremix]

Who doesn't serve soft serve??

[@hayden9802]

I love the prepackaged stuff!

[@dizzyplaza1453]

@@wendysremix ive only had prepackaged in ice cream trucks, my whole life

[@blessbeyahgodofshem]

I Love home made ice cream myself

[@wendysremix]

Whats the point of the ice cream truck then? Just go to the supermarket if you want hard ice cream.

[@fabcstlls]

The sound of the ice cream truck is a relief, a piece of "normal" in this times

[@mischiefmakerstudios9900]

Fabs Castellanos Lasttime I saw an ice cream truck was back in the 90’s! I always got the Nick green slime pop! This is such good news to hear!

[@CocoTaveras8975]

Fabs Castellanos Indeed!

[@Simonjose7258]

Not only that, he's doing it responsibly with proper PPE to ensure that he doesn't contribute to the spread of this virus to his community. He's a hero and a National Treasure. ✌❤🙏🍄🌈🐛🦋

[@thomassellers6836]

Doesn't that mean all work can be done as long as we have ppe

[@Hellopokebowl]

TheSellersUnion but the thing is not everyone will wear a mask etc

[@sheabaddiewitherbaddiefrien]

@@thomassellers6836 have you seen the imbeciles protesting ??

[@Goldie_Roger]

0:55 It's not proper PPE when the mask is covering a person's chin instead of their mouth, and the face shield is angled ABOVE all the spit he's shooting on his customers while trying to talk loudly to them with his slightly lispy voice. I can HEAR the saliva in his words shooting downward on his customer's faces.

[@concretelightbulb7082]

Simon Sozzi - He may have the proper PPE but he certainly isn't wearing it correctly. His mask isn't covering his nose and he is at an elevated position handing food down to people in the direct path of any nasal secretions, which can land on their hands which most certainly will touch their face. Add to that, it's the black and brown communities that are being hit the hardest.

[@nilaychaturvedi5243]

This is what childhood is made of- the real soft serve ice cream, not the frozen icicle crap in stores- the memories these children make today will stay with them for the rest of their lives. As somebody who grew up nd lives in new york, the things you see everyday- your childhood and innocence don't last long

[@yanseen102]

Nilay Chaturvedi rocket pops are godly tho

[@jessica2650]

I’ve never seen a ice cream truck before :(

[@MK_ULTRA420]

@@jessica2650 I hope you get to buy whatever you want from an ice cream truck one day :)

[@spaghetti2316]

Agreed, where I live in NY we don’t have icecream trucks but u do get ice cream

[@JuanCarlosV891]

The sponge bob ice cream with those disgusting eye ball candy gums lol

[@AlexOlinkiewicz]

Just a day or two ago I was feeling discomfort and stress, I saw the time and decided to wash my hands, put on my mask, and walk outside and waited for the music. 10-20 minutes later I was back in my home relaxing with my Butterscotch Sunday and my discomfort and stress were gone. No doubt an Ice Cream Truck is not as essential as Medical, Water, or Shelter, but we all are going through some stressful times right now and something as simple as waiting to hear a magical jingle and getting/enjoying your favorite frozen treat is more than enough to remove our stress and brighten are day.

[@Jynxxy13ravedoll]

Alex Olinkiewicz Yes but is that stress relief worth dying for?

[@AlexOlinkiewicz]

@@Jynxxy13ravedoll There have been a lot of people that sadly end it all cause they couldn't handle the stress. So to some that small bit of stress relief is worth the risk.

[@sweetssweet1374]

Butterscotch is my favorite too (with rainbow sprinkles). I hope that you enjoyed the sundae, and hang in there! This too shall pass.

[@IDreamElectricSheep]

You need to swap lives with someone in yemen or Syria for a week, and just then you might understand what stress actually is.

[@FingeringThings]

Even in the darkest of hours, ice cream makes everything better

[@yummysarojo]

Yeaah I absolutely agree with you

[@OSCARtheGi]

Fingering Things ✔️ yep 🥺

[@peacechickification]

Even in the darkest of times? I would say especially in the darkest of times ice cream brings smiles. Mmmm ice cream

[@jemshcr3067]

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[@blessbeyahgodofshem]

Preach😋😋

[@NoraDalila]

I live in queens and he’s absolutely right :) I’ve been hearing the ice cream truck recently and the first time i heard it coming down the block i felt my heart flutter. Every day since, i look forward to hearing it. The sounds of emergency vehicles and police sirens can be so jarring sometimes when you stop and think about everything happening around you. Something as simple as ice cream brightens your day in such a difficult time.

[@maxten]

😥😢 your comment. i felt that.

[@NoraDalila]

Joe Sawyer thank you!

[@wehit2]

I'm so glad I can make you happy thanks again

[@NoraDalila]

Godfrey Robinson thank you!!!!! Stay safe king💖

[@wehit2]

@@NoraDalila thanks you too

[@thefleurette]

This guy is so wholesome❤️

[@wehit2]

Thanks for all the support

[@Renanaguilar]

He speaks Spanish, that is a great business man there..

[@MrSinister718]

Omg so totally relatable to you, so it must be good. Ay carrumba

[@chicnini]

True dat!

[@wehit2]

Thank you guys

[@gamergardener1363]

with this man's heart, soul, and precautions in bringing people joy may peace and safety be with him always.

[@wehit2]

I would like to thank you

[@bobbythebear578]

someone back me up on this--> vanilla taste better from the ice-cream truck than other store bought.

[@queenroyaltyrules55]

I got you!! ✊🏾

[@tantamountzenith1695]

Kay - Sorry, can't do it. Vanilla - wimpy. Chocolate - all the way. Didn't you know that chocolate is a major food group? Check out the FDA Food Pyramid. True story.

[@kanekaosaard7449]

yes yes yes

[@hey9433]

@@tantamountzenith1695 That wasn't his argument you buffoon

[@tantamountzenith1695]

@@hey9433- Nobody was arguing but you - BUFFOON -. I simply stated a known fact: Chocolate is a major food group & rules the world. E.G. #1 selling cake flavor: chocolate. Anybody still believes in Vanilla - Wimpy, Wimpy, Wimpy and I will be happy to teach how 2 turn into chocolate MMMMMM! So there! 👅

[@carol-gz6nc]

This man is precious💕

[@wehit2]

@carolina thanks so much

[@wehit2]

Good morning from the bottom of my heart I would like to thank everyone for there support of funtime frostee. Thanks to NEW YORK TIMES I bring joy to new Yorkers in this time of need. As we are in a crisis I've been selling ice cream in New York City for 26 years and I've brought funtime frostee treats to new Yorkers in many of crisis. I have a obligation to my customers that no matter what the ice cream king funtime frostee will be delivering frostee treat to your doors. Thanks again for all your support you We are apart but we are all still together. God bless everyone

[@RochRacc7Brooklynice]

Its nice to know you are doing good and bringing happiness during these times i remember you working for the kool man company a long time ago

[@helenwhite2957]

Aw this guy is so awesome! I’m 25 years old and when I hear the ice cream truck I still get excited. My dad and I still chase the ice cream truck down. You are so cool man still doing your job and cheering people up. Keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻

[@wehit2]

Thank you very much

[@adelacristina5665]

This video made me cry, cant live anywhere besides NYC and I've complained about the ice cream truck forever and questioned why during a pandemic I'm hearing it, now I know it's a small gift, instead of sirens I hear the ice cream truck❤️ much love, stay safe

[@teedew6274]

If Rita’s is essential, than the ice cream truck is too!

[@MrSinister718]

No one exchanging paper money instead of taking credit cards is essential. That filthy money goes through so many hands.

[@issabugmarie4219]

I’m glad he’s bringing joy in these scary times❤️

[@barrettspencer4143]

Issabug Marie u

[@MrSinister718]

Cope harder

[@milessmith6611]

My grandmother just opened her ice cream stand this week after delaying opening for a few months. We hope we won't be forced to shut down here in Jersey but it's nice to finally be working again and hearing people so excited for us and get their ice cream

[@sirconrad8328]

Respect to this man. During this chaos, spreading much needed joy to others. Godspeed and good will to you sir!

[@wehit2]

I would like to thank you kindly from the bottom of my heart

[@claritzarodriguez5776]

when he mentioned the fact that ice cream trucks would literally be there for 5 minutes then on to the next one brought back so many memories. hearing the bell, ruunnning to my mom "a dollar a dollar i want ice cream" then running to the truck praying my man didnt leave after 3 minutes lmaoo id just pray there was a crowd of people. i hope he and his employees stay safe in this time. truly selfless what hes doing

[@wehit2]

@claritza thanks

[@pax4370]

Naive me still thinking, how can selling ice-cream be an essential service?

[@lostlatinlover]

On the verge of tears... There has to be some sense of normal not just for the kids but the bigger kids too. Like he said (and one customer) the sounds of sirens comes much too often.

[@oriongear2499]

The Ice Cream Truck is one of the only reasons people like me would step outside during the Covid-19 pandemic.

[@yummysarojo]

Whatever happen, ice cream always saves my mood.

[@Jynxxy13ravedoll]

This story is very sweet but very irresponsible. Ice cream trucks are not essential, you will not die without ice cream from the ice cream truck. The CDC and the WHO still recommends not eating or drinking outside of your house. I think it’s selfish to prioritize your own happiness over the safety and well being of others. It’s not just the elderly that are at risk it’s also anyone who has a compromised immune system that includes people with diabetes and asthma.

[@anonymass6439]

I found this eerie, cause the Icecream truck in my neighborhood was playing "When the saints start marching in." I was scared...

[@aadams1006]

As long as it wasn't "Swing low, sweet chariot...."

[@TeCeeBoi]

LMAOOOOOOOOOO

[@EM-ue4nm]

😂 😂 😂

[@bigpaulie806]

This reminds me of when I was a kid. I used to love the ice cream truck. Great memories. They need to bring alot of things like this back

[@cathymiller3086]

This video brought tears to my eyes

[@hiamyflp]

No, they're definitely not essential.

[@RealMcLovin]

Sorry but ice cream is not essential. This ice cream truck is making people go outside when they should be quarantined in their houses, and the truck itself could still be spreading coronavirus around the neighborhood. What happened to lowering the curve? All the people here who are supporting this are being fooled/mislead by the video's editing

[@powerfulwaffle992]

This man is a legend

[@henryseldon6077]

THANK YOU! The memories you brought back from my childhood cannot be forgotten, even after 60 years. Seeing the smiles and elation on the faces of the children in the video is a reminder of what's really important. HUMAN JOY at it's best!

[@wehit2]

Thanks a lot

[@islandgirl8914]

New York strong ❣️❣️❣️❣️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏽🇯🇲♥️

[@1Bruce93Wayne9]

This man is taking all precautions so why not.

[@weathrninja818]

Wow, for once a coronavirus related comments section that isn’t filled with arguments, misinformation, and people calling the whole thing a hoax. Gives me a ray of hope.

[@allenmacfarland7505]

There is still more than I would like

[@Goldie_Roger]

He's not wearing his mask over his mouth. He's causing more harm than good. 0:55

[@KayS471]

Let the kids have this one thing.

[@jinchuanwei8416]

what if the ice cream truck unintentionally spreading the virus within the neighborhood... people aggregate to buy ice creams..

[@suyapagomez4370]

I never saw him change the gloves when handling money. No good!😬😩😩😩

[@jgzaz]

I work in a very small ice cream shop, and I've never felt more needed.. I know many people believe sweets are not needed, and I understand that, but the fact that I can provide a little bit of joy to my customers in these times, and they provide joy to me, has helped keep me going. Everybody is a kid at heart when they have an ice cream cone, and that little bit of happiness I see is everything to me right now. This was wonderful to watch

[@xenialegaspi2416]

God bless this wholesome ice-cream man! 🍦

[@wehit2]

Thank you so much

[@kayleng4708]

This hurts me to see people suffering and having limited time outside many people have lost jobs and it hurts to see people who have become homeless because that can’t afford everything . Thank you to everyone on the frontlines saving lives and store workers ice cream trucks bringing joy . Thank you please stay safe

[@sakieshajenkins3280]

This man is making sure we get all the things we want and making sure we keep safe... shout-out for him...

[@sunshinelovenv]

I ate one last week. Vanilla cone and one today. That was good.

[@LifeIsUnapologetic]

I love this! I actually know the young girls in the video! I have great joy watch their beautiful face light up with joy! This will be ah-mazing memory the kids will have!

[@hfs212000]

Pls don't come for me. I disagree with him, and I think him still going out and selling ice cream is extremely reckless and ignorant. I get that he's taking precautions and all disinfecting his truck once in a while but the risk is still far more greater than the service or joy he is trying to provide. Ice cream is NOT essential, it is self indulgent. He is in new York where the number of cases are insanely high and he should think about that. He might come in to contact with someone who is asymptomatic and in a way pass it into other people, especially kids. We all need to make sacrifices for the better good, and bringing a piece of "normality" into the crisis is extremely ignorant because this is the new normal.

[@edwardfrench945]

If America’s open and he’s allowed to sell ice cream than why not eat ice cream 🍦

[@Bienbendecida]

God bless you! The ice cream truck coming down the street make me feel like we’re going to be ok.

[@ashernovotny4757]

It’s not essential very simple

[@itspricila]

what an awesome person he is making every little kid and adult happy during these times

[@MRWHITE-oi1uh]

Let the man work...

[@patricemarie2960]

Make sure your treat truck, maintains his, her truck & ice cream machines?? These machines breed a lot of nasty bacteria! ..... Better safe ..... than sorry!

[@brookealexandra2745]

Seeing the thumbnail alone brought me joy! Thank you for doing this piece.

[@blessbeyahgodofshem]

Beautiful sight the sound of the ice cream truck turns us all into little children again.

[@Andy-py8sz]

How do we know how sanitary those ice cream machines are inside those trucks? Those trucks do not have running water inside.

[@FloTauber]

They havea water tank, soap and a sink if you watch the video you can see them clearly

[@thespeedyandtorypodcast]

Oh yes they do know ur facts 1st before speaking

[@smithshelke2036]

First world problems : icecream is essential service

[@Goldie_Roger]

At least 3rd world wears masks over their mouths, not wearing them as neck-scarfs like Americans. First world is dirty & nasty compared to 3rd world. 0:55

[@corralshoemocker8908]

Wow actual ice cream no hot Cheetos or the weird sponge bob

[@Kodiakkia]

I'm mad. We never had an ice cream truck like this when I was kid. We had those nasty popsicles. lol.

[@boo5868]

I really wish I had this in my town, this seems like something to look forward to. This is such a sweet story.

[@YesNess__]

I was conducting a training while working from home and I suddenly heard an ice cream truck. I stopped the training and laughed with the attendees about how it reminded us of what once was..

[@JeffrevinYT]

This made me realize I haven't heard a single ice cream truck jingle since lockdown started. Not a *single* one. I miss seeing Mister Softee around.

[@laurasmith7976]

This so cute. People definitely need the magical treat of ice cream.🍦🍨🍧 Hearing an ice cream truck is so magical.🍦🍦

[@ivonnebarrientos4685]

We need ice cream trucks like that in California!! I’m so jealous. All we have is pre package crap 🤨

[@meenalaregina7770]

Who can dislike this report? It is a dignified account of how a hardworking person brings joy to people affected by the pandemic. This man is a testament to the human spirit and an example of how one person makes a difference.

[@lunes-1]

Great video,keep it up!

[@jhova187]

🗣The ice cream man is comminnggg 👐🏼

[@MrSinister718]

French-vanilla, butter-pecan, chocolate-deluxe

[@sharikoe]

Ice cream is also essential for Nancy Pelosi but only if it costs $13 for a pint😂This guy is bringing joy and is very essential. Well done young man!

[@ThexDynastxQueen]

Aww that's nice but WHY WON'T THE ICE CREAM MAN COME DOWN MY STREET EVEN BEFORE THE PANDEMIC?! Yeah there's like 3 kids on the whole street but adults want ice cream too DO I GOTTA FILL OUT A FORM OR SOMETHING?! COME HERE! T_T

[@omaarnukles072603]

Say what you want, although he serves good Ice Cream and takes precautions towards the virus, he still isn't an essential worker.

[@Bluesloversrv]

He IS essential in my eyes. We need the joy only The Ice Cream Man can bring. He is essential to remember not all is lost cuz he's still here, and he brings joy and hope with him. Hope that life will be back to normal soon, and I ,personally, NEED that hope. I'll take the Ice Cream Man's song over the sound of Ambulances any day!

[@Chatoyancify]

It also wasn't clear whether he changed gloves between customers and he certainly didn't remove them safely.

[@suebassetmom115]

Yes, the ice cream man is essential, especially the gentleman driving this truck. It's everything. He's doing so much good for so many people by coming into their neighborhoods and giving everyone a brief sense of normalcy. He's brave and generous.

[@biby4120]

I’m so glad to see that normalcy in times like this. I bet we all grab to our ice cream ones like never before!

[@yeonchung3418]

You are a hero because you make people released from anxiety and fear of uncertainty.

[@galaxydove]

I like what she said, i rather hear tye ice cream truck too if i had to pick between them and sirens🍦vs 🚨

[@MegaCarmine12]

Great to see. Everyone needs an ice cream !!

[@Simonjose7258]

I LOVE New York! ❤🍄🌈🐛🦋❤

[@mondaymotivator_]

Man I wish times could be as happy as when you heard this noise coming down the street

[@notsurewhy3263]

This is good and all but like, they definitely aren't.

[@maiya3882]

not sure why it really is, people need something to look forward to at these times. everybody is stressing out so the music is really helpful.

[@MrsPaul]

Anyone who begrudes a little kid ice cream must be Lord Voldemort.

[@Jynxxy13ravedoll]

Yeah but the CDC and world health organization both recommended not eating or drinking outside your house so it’s still putting people at risk.

[@MrSinister718]

I wouldnt allow any business to operate that deals in paper money. If you cant pay by card, you're better off dead and the world is safer for it.

[@Judith11.11]

The poison delivered till your house! 😝 Ask what's exactly in it! People don't care enough about their bodies...what they put in it...

[@Judith11.11]

@Becky Vickers I bet you are having headeaches... Just saying. good luck with you ice cream, you'll need it! 😘

[@michaelbarker8713]

If you’re a kid, or you’ve got kids, yes. The only drawback is the sugar high that the kids get. I enjoy them myself. Keep on roll in’!!

[@mannymota2871]

The Ice cream truck is making a come back!!! My kids get excited when they hear the music!!!

[@bo12white34]

Let's do a show on the dope man next . He's never stopped since day one . I guess he's a great essential part of the community making everyone happy as well .

[@robinschweitzer2558]

Bless his heart ❤ absolutely essential.

[@lucifermorningstar4548]

I’ve never seen an ice cream truck in my neighborhood until Rona.

[@thankyounext365]

I’ll give it to him. Some people’s access to food might only be the ice cream truck also he’s given these people mental respite.

[@teedew6274]

thankyou next that’s true. When I lived in the hood, our ice cream man use to sell chips, juice, water, pickles and hot sausages (the kind in the jar) it was like a mini corner store. If I had $1.75, and was out playing and got hungry, hearing that music let me know I was about to take the edge off of my hunger, $1.50 for a choc cone w/ choc sprinkles and a .25 bag of chips. I miss those days❤️

[@RandomDuude]

I want an essential churros cart :3

[@ftwjoseph7660]

I hear an ice cream truck in the horizon as I watch this, man hearing that bell makes me feel like there is no quarantine

[@Tiberius291]

Back in my neighborhood in the 1970's they were, when we heard those musical notes from the ice cream truck all us kids ran to flag it down, i was a fan of Screwballs.🍦

[@zackg6216]

well we are not in the 70s anymore its 2020 and there is a pandemic going on so no this is not essential

[@ifazer8akathedoctor275]

UFO's

[@Tiberius291]

Jesse Gutierrez: And proud of it. 😉

[@Tiberius291]

Mr.Mighty McWhitey: Yes. 😊

[@aridante4110]

What’s a screwball? (honest question!)

[@kanekaosaard7449]

I hope Godfrey and his staff all the best during these trying times. Hope him and his team are well protected and hope they continue to fight the good fight for NYC.

[@fighttothedeath5163]

Hearing the ice cream truck as a kid was like winning the lottery you get to go out side and enjoy your delicious ice cream

[@avdheshrajput180]

It's so soothing to hear ice cream truck bell.

[@colderbeer]

If re-opening the state of New York saves even just one life, then it's totally worth it....

[@Jynxxy13ravedoll]

colderbeer yes but at the cost of how many lives?

[@israelb6713]

Serving food and handling money while wearing the same gloves... Sounds like a fantastic idea. Let's all go out there and get ice cream!!!

[@christiegem44bella]

Truly touched my heart, no matter what we all love the ice cream truck To the driver Thank you for doing your part

[@TheGeekMonster]

What a down to earth, good man!

[@JCbklyn707]

I’d rather be a patron to a hard working ice cream man than be like Nancy Pelosi and stock her $20,000 freezer with gourmet ice cream and taunt everyone with it while we go into a Depression.

[@aidou97]

Being an ice cream man is not essential though...

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

My business was deemed non essential by a bunch of clowns who don't care about We The People. My business is 100% essential to the survival of my family. 🤔🤔

[@peachysoul8286]

maybe im sensitive but this made me cry 🥴

[@andrebogan6873]

They dont do ice cream like that anymore