Flavor Aid facts for kids
Flavor Aid is a popular non-fizzy drink mix made by the Jel Sert Company. This company is located in West Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Flavor Aid comes as a powder that you mix with water to make a tasty drink. Many people compare it to another well-known drink mix called Kool-Aid.
Flavor Aid and a Famous Saying
Flavor Aid is sometimes mentioned when people talk about a well-known saying: "drinking the Kool-Aid." This phrase means to believe something completely, even if it might be a bad idea or not true.
Where the Saying Comes From
The saying "drinking the Kool-Aid" became popular because of a sad historical event that happened a long time ago. In this event, a group of people were involved in a tragic situation where a drink mix was used. Even though Flavor Aid was actually the drink mix involved, many people mistakenly remember it as Kool-Aid. This is why the saying uses "Kool-Aid" instead of "Flavor Aid."
What the Saying Means Today
Today, when someone says "drinking the Kool-Aid," they are usually talking about someone who has fully accepted a belief or idea without questioning it. It's a way to describe someone who is very loyal to a group or a way of thinking, sometimes without seeing any problems with it.
