In railroading; train buffs have noticed a resemblance between the M3 (a type of subway car built by the Budd Company for Philadelphia's public transportation system) and this popular candy, due to humps in the roof containing ventilation fans. They refer to the cars as "Almond Joys." A caboose on a train also has a resemblance as well.
The advertising slogan "sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't" was featured in the funk/dance song "Wide Receiver" by Michael Henderson.
In Weeds, Almond Joy was the favorite candy of Nancy's late husband, Judah.
In the movie Kelly's Heroes, a case of Almond Joy bars is seen in the background behind Don Rickle's supply depot desk, as he is speaking with Clint Eastwood.
In the song Gett Off, by Prince, "Strip your dress down like I was strippin' a Peter Paul's Almond Joy"
One of the Allman Brothers early band names was the Allman Joys.
In the movie Welcome to Woop Woop Teddy proclaims his love for the Almond Joy bar after Angie proclaims her love for the Cherry Ripe bar.
In Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David used the "crime" that his cousin stole an Almond Joy from him once as a failed attempt to get out of jury duty, before the second and successful attempt in which he referred to the defendant being a negro.
In the season 2 seventh episode of Parks and Recreation, Ron Swanson asks Ann if there is any candy at her party other than Almond Joy, as he is allergic to almonds.
The song "Chocolate Jesus" by Tom Waits (on the album Mule Variations) mentions Almond Joy
In the episode of The Simpson's entitled "Lisa the Drama Queen", Lisa bought an Almond Joy in the Kwik-e-Mart for her first play date with her new friend, Juliet.
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