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9 Food-Inspired Pool Toys Every Foodie Needs

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at F and M chapter.

When you’re looking to have some fun at the pool, it’s always best to assert your dominance with a killer floaty. But why have just any pool toy when you can make a statement? Share with the world your love of all things food with these outrageous food-inspired floats.

1. Watermelon

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According to doctors and wordsmiths, lounging on a watermelon on the water boosts your melanin. Unfortunately this raft does not come in a seedless variety.

2. Pretzel

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German ingenuity strikes again with this perfect pool toy. Sit in the folds of this soft pretzel for a truly relaxing pool experience.

3. Hot Dog

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Frankly, these franks look like a blast. Functional and fun, stay afloat while knocking a friend into the water with a bottle of mustard. What more could you want?

4. Pizza

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A wedge really is the perfect shape for the lounging human. Complete with a nifty cupholder and a crust back rest, this slice really is nice.

5. Ice Cream Sandwich

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You’ll definitely cool off as this iconic summer treat keeps you perched above the surface. That bite mark means this baby passed quality control with flying colors.

6. Banana

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While this may not be a toy for the pool, this ride gives a whole new meaning to the name banana boat. Orange you glad we included this banana?

7. Doughnut

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For a floaty that we’ve been calling a doughnut tube since we were five, it’s nice that it finally fits the part. Those sprinkles look buoyant as hell.

8. Candy

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These sweet inflatables are almost as good as the actual things. Fortunately these are fun-size so you can think about having more than one.

9. Lemon

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This float takes the idea of lemon water to the next level. While it may not be boosting your vitamin C, your vitamin D will be soaring after a few hours on this thing.

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