The 1929 stock market crash inspired the name of what treat? A - Rocky Road Ice Cream
B - Butterfinger
C - Jolly Ranchers
D - Good & Plenty
Answer: A - ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM While the true origins of rocky road ice cream are debated, Dreyer's ice cream company holds that the frozen flavor’s name is a reference to the 1929 stock market crash — as in, the "rocky road" that many had to navigate after the crash devastated the economy. According to the company, the name was meant to give customers something to smile about in a challenging time.