Crossword puzzle question...

[Superfly]

I always see a clue along the lines of :"A non-dairy spread" and the answer is "Oleo"

Now, has anybody ever seen Oleo? I've seen margarine and butter, but Oleo? Where can one find Oleo (TM)?

[aintitfunny]

1. Oleo Margarine

Thats what it was called when I was growing up. Although I don't personally remember this, they used to dye it yellow to look like butter.

[Superfly]

2. I thought it was an antiquated term.

[aintitfunny]

5. Thank you for reminding me I am antiquated

Oh well, it could be worse.:)

[meegbear]

3. One of my favorite lines from Batman

Robin: "Holy Oleo!"
Catwoman: "I didn't know you could yodel."

[lazarus]

4. here ya go

[proud patriot]

6. that's what my grandma calls margerine

she's always called it oleo . :shrug:
maybe it was a brand once upon a time .

[PassingFair]

7. Now wait for the clue that says...

a mixture, a conglomeration. Answer: Olio!

[Bertha Venation]

8. heck, yeah

I remember seeing the word "Oleomargarine" on the package when I was a kid.

My grandmother told me when she used it during WWII, it was in a plastic baggie and she had to squeeze & smush it for a while to get it ready, then squeeze it out.