Cracker Jack

Prize inside popcorn

Cracker Jack is a trademarked American snack of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts, sold since 1896 and famous for including a small prize in each box.

The phrase *crackerjack* (often one word, lowercase) means something or someone excellent or first-rate: a crackerjack mechanic, She did a crackerjack job on the presentation.

caramel-corn

molasses

Syrup from cane processing

crunchy · kettle · glaze · sugar · butter · corn syrup · brown sugar · sticky · sweet · candied

nostalgia

Americana

Heritage artifacts or music

classic · throwback · old-fashioned · tradition · memories · yesteryear · bygone · heritage · keepsake · memento

prize

collectible

Object worth amassing

temporary tattoo · sticker · riddle · puzzle · hidden · treasure · unboxing · novelty · charm · premium

snack

concession

Yielding a point

finger food · treat · munchies · nibbles · portable · shareable · handful · box · serving · snacking

baseball

seventh-inning stretch

Baseball's mid-to-late breather

grandstand · bleachers · box seats · concession stand · peanuts · hot dog · scoreboard · doubleheader · pennant · World Series

Categories
Opposites
quality/excellence

Cracker Jackincompetent

Lacking necessary skill

bungler · second-rate · inept · lousy · amateur

snack food elaboration

Cracker Jackair-popped popcorn

Kernels expanded by hot air

kettle corn

snack quality/appeal

Cracker Jackrice cakes

Puffed or pounded grain

hardtack · gruel

Family

cracker, jack, crack, cracked, cracking, cracks, jacks, jacked, jacking

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G