Hokey pokey is the New Zealand term for honeycomb toffee. George Strait does the "Hokey Pokey" in it. Gumby's primary sidekick is Pokey, a talking orange pony. The New Zealand name for honeycomb toffee is "hokey pokey". Clicking each of the balls revealed the Blockheads, Prickle, Goo, Gumby and Pokey. Calling themselves "Hokey Pokey", they toured as a trio. Pokey the porcupine and Santa Claus. In Australia the dance is commonly known as the "hokey pokey". Gumby's best friend, an orange pony named Pokey, was introduced during the earliest episodes. Known as the "hokey pokey", it became popular in the US in the 1950s. The first single "Sittin' Sidewayz" featuring Big Pokey. On December 19 he was traded to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for Pokey Reese. Lassie had a Basset friend named Pokey early in the "Lassie" television series. It was through these connections that she came to join Pokey Lafarge's touring band. The tour included supporting acts Alabama Shakes, First Aid Kit, and Pokey LaFarge.