Abstract: A cracker (10) which incorporates a device (22) having sounds stored in a memory thereof. The cracker includes a pull tab (30) which holds the device (22) in an inoperative condition until the cracker is pulled apart whereupon the device is activated and emits the sounds stored therein. The cracker further comprises a tubular component (12) which is constricted at two spaced locations to define a central portion (12.1) and two end portions (12.2, 12.3). There is a neck between each end portion and the central portion. Said device is in the chamber constituted by the central portion (12.1).