Between totally radical TV shows in 1986, a commercial jingle promised a taste that would get you moving. While other brands were selling attitude, this one was all about action - surfing, skiing, spiking volleyballs on the beach. Which product turned flavored fun into California dreaming?

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The answer is: Wrigley's Juicy Fruit

"The taste is gonna move you when you pop it in your mouth!" If you just sang that in your head, you were probably watching TV in the '80s when Wrigley's Juicy Fruit gum launched one of the most memorable commercial campaigns of the decade.

The campaign turned a simple stick of gum into the perfect accessory for the active lifestyle everyone wanted. While other gum brands were busy talking fresh breath and dental care (boring), Juicy Fruit went after pure fun. The commercials captured young people living their best lives outdoors - no forced storylines, just energy and adventure. That distinctive yellow wrapper showed up everywhere from mountain slopes to beachside hangouts.

"Juicy Fruit, it's gonna move ya! The juice is soft, it gets right to ya! " played over scenes of kids crushing it at every sport imaginable. Someone would unwrap a stick of Juicy Fruit while hanging with friends, and suddenly they're dominating the game. The message was clear: this wasn't just gum, it was fuel for fun.

The production values matched the ambition - these weren't typical commercial spots but mini action sports films, with cinematography that aimed to capture every wave and powder spray. The campaign connected a simple burst of flavor to that feeling of freedom you get when you're young, active, and the whole day stretches ahead of you.

The campaign was a huge success and became one of those rare things that jumped out and became part of the cultural landscape. Running strong through the 90s, the jingle has periodically resurfaced in Juicy Fruit marketing ever since. It even earned a "Family Guy" reference. Guess that's what happens when your jingle moves an entire generation - even animated dads can't help but chew the scenery.

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"The Taste is Gonna Move You!" was the jingle for which product?