The Cold War in the Canyons: Good Humor vs. Mister Softee

Some sounds stay with you forever. In the Bronx, summer had two sirens: the quiet dignity of Good Humor by the park gate and the chaotic Mister Softee jingle echoing through the concrete canyons. This is the story of the Ice Cream Wars — the chase, the ritual, and the loyalties that shaped a generation.