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Rance wuz here...
Wednesday, 25 August 2004
Ken's Efforts on Rubber Duckie's Behalf
Entered: Tuesday, 24 August 2004 - 11:04 HDT
Name: Ken
URL: http://www.eyecreate.net/
E-Mail: ken@eyecreate.net


Dad, who are you trying to call?

A candy manufacturer.

Why?

Because a nice lady on Rance's blog wants me too.

Why?

They have discontinued Wacky Wafers. Shhhhhh. busy again.

Just hit redial.

Thanks, you are a big help.

Daaaad

Yes

Who is Lolita?

She is in jail for trying to kill someones wife.

Daaaaaad, do you love her?

Shhhh, no.

Was she trying to kill Willy Wonka's wife?

Willy Wonka isn't married...shhhhh...I think its ringing...busy

Daaaad, the dog farted.

Shush, I am on the phone and stop pulling on the dog's tail. Damn, its still busy.

Dad, if the phone is so busy that must mean that there are lots of people trying to get Wacky Wafers back into production. Perhaps if they started a nostalgic ad campaign targeting the baby boomers and the baby boom echoers, they may gain a significant market share and revive the product line. It is amazing how short sighted some companies get.

Shhhhh. I am on the phone. Look, here is 50 cents, go to the store and buy yourself some Pixy Stix and quite buggin' me while I am on the phone and take that smelly dog with ya.



Posted by captainhoof at 11:14 AM CDT
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Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 11:21 AM CDT

Name: Rubber Duckie

This is hysterical! I have tears in my eyes. Tears of laughter and of joy. I hope you got through! I did and they sounded receptive! I'm even getting coupons and am officially on their mailing list.

Hey halfway, you need to post your story over here!

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 11:33 AM CDT

Name: flyrchld

oooh, I can get 'sweet prizes'!!
'Eat, Lick and Win' Contest!!! oooh, I am calling again, after I take care of business of course....
Wacky Hold Music, nice lady is checking on Manufacturing status of Wacky Wafers.
Jane, the nice lady, after getting my name, address and phone number, tells me they may still be produced in the UK and Canada.... you guys (JCanuck, those of you across the pond) may be able to help RDD yet...asked if she would send my comments on to the marketing dept in hopes of bringing Wacky Wafers back, done deal.

Great, if anyone wants to know who I am, you just have to bribe Jane at Willy Wonka's or check my blog...hee hee hee
Good Luck Duckie,

fly

I will also be receiving a free product coupon....SWEET!!

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 1:33 PM CDT

Name: t-rexintex

Hey, while you're at it, could you call those dadburned elves at Keebler and tell them to bring back Lemon Coolers? Best dang cookies this side of heaven. Give me a half a box of them sumbitches with a nice cold glass of milk.. Why hell, you could pinch my titties and call me Alice... I sure do miss 'em.

T_Rex

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 2:11 PM CDT

Name: princessr9

The lady laughed at me when I asked about Wacky Wafers and I asked her if they were getting a lot of calls and she said they had gotten a few. So my coupon is on the way! Woohoo!!!!!! I can hardly wait the 5-7 business days for it to arrive. I hope they start making Wacky Wafers again so I can try them.

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 2:57 PM CDT

Name: JCanuck
Home Page: http://bulgybit.blogspot.com/

flyrchld, I think Ken is going to have to send some down to RDD. This Canuck lives in Africa. Best I can do is maybe a pineapple or a couple of avocados with a Mambo bar from Chococam thrown in for good measure.

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 3:37 PM CDT

Name: Rubber Duckie

Thanks r9...are you sure she said only a few? Did she sound hopeful? I thought my representative sounded promising...

Administrative Staff, how many of you are there? 100? Can each of you call?

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 3:38 PM CDT

Name: feenxc

dammit, i couldn't get thru...gotta try again tomorrow. never fear, rdd, i'm on the case!

ken, it's not nice to make an old lady laugh so hard, we're already at a disadvantage.

ya know, i had a similar conversation with my kid many years ago. she was trying to talk me into buying her a cabbage patch doll (remember them?). i wasn't really listening til she mentioned some numbers. i asked her to repeat that, and this 6 yr old proceeded to tell me it would only cost $38.13 (can't remember exact figure), which was exactly how much the doll would cost, including tax. to this day, i have no clue how she figured it out.

admin, sorry about that snotty reply i gave to reddot, i'm not normally so rude. kisshugs!

kisshugs to all

nastrovia

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 3:38 PM CDT

Name: Rubber Duckie

Okay, can't wait to see this on a live web feed...Give me the number and I'll call...

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 4:26 PM CDT

Name: Annie
Home Page: http://montannie.blogspot.com

Rubber Duckie:

A Wacky Wafers search on ebay turned up some dog treats. I am close enough to Canada - shall I make a run for the border?

Annie

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 5:21 PM CDT

Name: superfreak

I had this same question myself the other day! Just how many people do make up the A.S.? They made the comment that 100% of them liked a story, but my brain read 10% (which really made the comment rather funny--that only 10% of them liked the story but they posted it anyway). After re-reading, I decided the A.S. was one person, so it was very easy to get the 100% consensus.

Now, I'm off to call and demand the return of the Wackiness that is exclusive to Wacky Wafers!

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 5:32 PM CDT

Name: princessr9
Home Page: http://princessr9.tripod.com

She sounded like she had been talking to wacky people about wacky wafers all morning. Maybe I should keep calling? I wrote down there address, we could start sending them letters. I looked for an e-mail address, but the sissies, they don't have one.

BRING BACK WACKY WAFERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 6:34 PM CDT

Name: flyrchld
Home Page: http://flyrchld.tripod.com/geza/

I've gotten a few e-mails from new friends who can't seem to find my blog... would you be sweethearts and post this.... will send you my Wonka Coupon for free goodies... or whatever else you might need....
Please and thank you,
fly

not trying to suck up or anything, but, A.S. you guys/gals ROCK!!

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 7:37 PM CDT

Name: ginny
Home Page: http://www.blogula-rasa.com

Do I suck? Probably, because I do not know what Wacky Wafers are. However, they'd better not discontinue my Chik-O-Stix.

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 8:12 PM CDT

Name: flyrchld

Sorry to JCanuck,....
To All,

Hey, isn't it just AMAZING what has been done in the space of a few moments, the nearly complete mobilization of the Rance Blog Readers/Commentators for a good and just cause..... now let's get someone evicted from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave....
worth a shot, no?

fly

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 8:19 PM CDT

Name: Rubber Duckie

Yes, please do...although you must be discreet and non-chalant when crossing back over...They may suspect you're up to something...Maybe there is some reason they have denied us in the U.S. of this delightful treat and Canadians have it all to themselves...Perhaps they know something we don't know...

Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 8:47 PM CDT

Name: Maria Von Trapp

Dear Administration Staff

Yes, that means you, so put that lady/coffee/wacky wafery thing down and pay attention.

A Theory.

A little while ago, I tried to post a comment that suggested that maybe Rance was none other than the child actor/author/auteur/hater of all things Hollywood, Kenneth Anger. Yep, he might be in his seventies, but he does have a lot of stories about the dirtier side of Hollywood, and by george, a pretty big axe to grind. He also has a book that he's trying to publish, but no one will touch it because it is so litigious. (See where I coming from?) Besides that he's doing an exhibition in London, and has several films on the go, so no wonder he's busy. My theory falls down when it comes to the ladies, as it seems that Anger prefers to bat for the other side, but I figured he (Rance/Anger) might have just been telling porkies when he let us in on the saucy stuff.

Thing is, you fellas/ladies/undecided, didn't post the comment, so I had to take it as evidence that I was right (I'm quick to jump to conclusions.) If you don't post this one, I will assume it to be conclusive.

Come on.... satisfy my curiousity.

Also, I have previously suggested that due to a strange european pop-up that appeared when I posted a comment a while ago, you or Rance may be endorsing penile enhancement equipment. Yes, I can understand that its a sensitive issue, but that one didn't go up either and I was wondering if there is any criteria for posting comments. For example, 'please don't mention penile enhancements, they're a sensitive issue around here'. Or such like.

Furthermore, (I'm on a roll). I have a proposition.

A Proposition.

This doesn't have to go up now, as things seem quite busy and interesting at the moment, but if things do slacken off, and following the 'outing', I wondered about having a bit of a Q&A for the users of the site, to well, get to know people a bit more on here. Afterall, everyone seems nice and funny, and they all get along, so why not, and it will help pass the time til Rance feels like posting again. (Or answering the following, though I'm imagining that what with dodging libel suits and making lots of films, he won't have time)

In the interests of leading by example, I will go first:

1. Sign?
No Entry

2. Sex?
My pseudoname is that of a nun. What do you think?

3. Profession?
Undisclosed. As the old adage goes, if I told you that I'd have to kill you, and I'm too busy doing undisclosed things to up and find you, and even if I did manage to, I'd bottle it, because I'm not much of a person for killing things. If pushed, I might try to crush an orange in my hand, but even that would be a pretty pathetic attempt, as my hand is in a cast from the last (rather enthusiastic) job I did, and even as I write, it's only with my two middle fingers, so perhaps you can appreciate the effort this is taking.

4. Favorite colour?
Burnt Umber. (It sounds nice, but looks like a dirty yellow, if I remember correctly.)

5. You hit the Jackpot and become a squllionaire. What do you do?
Chuck in the day job and head for the hills. I may be persuaded to invest in Nestle on the condition that they stop being meanies and bring back the wafers. (BTW, would chunky kit kats do the trick?)

6. Can you speak any foreign languages?
I recently learned the Norweigan for Big Toe. It's 'stoodlie tut', but thats spelt phonetically, and I may have misheard.

7. Fate has it that your suddenly made Grand High Emporer(ess) of the entire world. What one rule would you immediately enforce?

Bring back the wafers Nestle, or feel my wrath. (I plan on having my hand out of the cast and a very big pile of oranges.)

8. Do you actually believe in fate?
Yes (hence the stockpiling of Oranges)

9. Irrational Fear?
Umbrellas. It's not irrational, but based on several traumatic childhood experiences.

10. Are you Rance?
No.

11. Why are you here?
I like you.

12. What are you doing tomorrow?
That's classified.

What d'ya think? (Yep, A.S, thats to you again)

And even if this doesn't make it onto the board, at least let me know if I hit the bullseye with the Kenneth Anger thing. Wink or something.

Have a nice evening (or whatever time it is), and thanks for being there.

TTFN.

xx




Wednesday, 25 August 2004 - 8:49 PM CDT

Name: Rubber Duckie

I wonder.....if we all call and tell them we buy Wonka candy EVERYDAY for all OCCASIONS, could we squeeze out some tickets for seats at the Willy Wonka premiere???

Thursday, 26 August 2004 - 12:28 AM CDT

Name: Bubba

I too am fond of eating the Fun Dip stick, but mostly because they smell like a donut. This is just one of the reasons why I'm crazy. Also, because I would vote for Ken for president- even though he's a comical Canadian...hmmm, canada...no president...I could be moving there soon, come November...

When traveling about be sure to check out small town gas stations, they are the gold mines of old school candy..damnit now I want a donut.

dip stick,
Bubba

Thursday, 26 August 2004 - 12:48 AM CDT

Name: the57motz

LMFAO rance!!

I never woulda thunk it but.....you've turned the whole blog around, turned the attention completely from who rance is to the blog itself, to who is the next bloggist........what a change from even a few weeks ago.

*bows* I'm impressed beyond all measure (actually it's a bit scary LOL) and I understand if you decide not to post this comment because it goes against what you're trying to accomplish. (meaning- i'm not trying to circumvent what i interpret your intentions to be)

I hope all is well with you. I check this blog rarely now, it's a bit of a bore without you.

Thursday, 26 August 2004 - 5:57 AM CDT

Name: Jules

"Dear Ms. [in mission for Rubber Duckie and Wacky Wafers],

Thank you for your e-mail and your interest in Willy Wonka's Wacky Wafers.

Unfortunately we have no information concerning the selling of Willy Wonka's Wacky Wafers, because we don?t produce or sell this product in Germany.. The Nestle companies of each country are acting independent of each other. Maybe our colleagues will be able to help you, please contact directly Nestle USA.
You can reach them by following the link ?Nestle Adresses? at our international homepage www.nestle.com.

We feel very sorry, that we can't provide you with a positive answer.

Best regards,
your Nestle Service

Harald Schad

60523 Frankfurt am Main
www.nestle.de"

..............

What I did was that I had filled out the email form at the international Nestle site (Nestle.com) but when they wanted to know the country I'm from I said Germany. Which is true. But by saying this my plead for Wacky Wafers return was forwarded to the German Nestle company...
And I'm sure this poor guy who had to read and answer my email didn't even have a clue what Willy Wonka's Wacky Wafers are. Well, until two days ago I didn't have a clue either.

So I did my duty - Good luck sweet Rubber Duckie!!! :)

PS: My first post after lurking for probably a thousand years but I thought this plea was the funniest thing I've read here for a long long time...:)

Thursday, 26 August 2004 - 7:13 AM CDT

Name: t_rexintex

By God, nobody can say this isn't a community! Thanks RD, you're a real pal!


JACK M LOTKER
DIV PRESIDENT:SPECIALTY PRDTS
KEEBLER FOODS CO PHONE:1-630-833-2900
677 Larch Avenue FAX: 1-630-530-8773
Elmhurst IL 60126

T_Rex

Thursday, 26 August 2004 - 8:01 AM CDT

Name: flyrchld

Was just thinking, 'Hmmm, this reminds me of something....', but I couldn't figure what....
Then it hit me... for a while I couldn't find BooBerry anywhere... had to call to find out what the deal was, sent letters...that sort of thing.... and now it's all over the place....
see?! Good things Can happen to weird people... strangely that was for a friend too, I don't much care for BooBerry myself....more a Lucky Charms kinda gal, myself...
fly

Thursday, 26 August 2004 - 8:12 AM CDT

Name: Ken
Home Page: http://www.eyecreate.net/

I will keep my eyes open for Wacky Wafers and gladly send them to Rubber DuckIE.

I still haven't be able to get through to Nestle and the dog is smelling even worse.

Ken

Thursday, 26 August 2004 - 11:43 AM CDT

Name: Sass
Home Page: http://sass104.tripod.com/sass/index.blog

The only thing the AS/Rance/All other anonymous "beings" around here............ does.......is POST.

Comment after comment.. everything evolves with simply it's own life. Human nature. An understanding of people, in general and what they will do or say or how they will react. What feeds on what.
Pretty remarkable when you look at it.
A few comments or tiny pushes here or there.

The simple fact is.......NOBODY WANTS RANCE TO END.

And I agree, there should be a serious study on what's happened here.
Maybe that's what's been happening.

Well, knowing I'm one of the ants being studied....
I will continue onward....struggling with that huge and tasty sweet piece of bread.



S

Thursday, 26 August 2004 - 11:52 AM CDT

Name: Narphinugan

flyrchld

Convince as to why we should evict him and who should take his place. You talk as if he is somehow the root of evil. Thats one of the things that gets me about people who have political opinions. They know what they don't like but forget to think about what they do like and why.

-Narphinugan

Thursday, 26 August 2004 - 11:56 AM CDT

Name: princessr9
Home Page: http://princessr9.tripod.com

First Nestle, now Keebler. We're going to take over the junk food industry! Who do we call next? We could become comfort food activists. We need a really cool name and damn it I can't think of one right now. Help!

Thursday, 26 August 2004 - 12:06 PM CDT

Name: Narphinugan

Who cares who Rance is! Also, Q&A to get to know each other? The reason everyone likes each other here is because we don't know each other and your sorry #ss example of Q&A was all attempts at humor and not for anyone to 'get to know you'...SHA!

Let Rance never reveal himself, let everyone here live peaceably with the knowledge that everything is consequence free here at Rance Ranch. Let all posts and stories continue to be devoid of any real meaning.

-Narphinugan

Thursday, 26 August 2004 - 1:07 PM CDT

Name: Ken
Home Page: http://www.eyecreate.net/

I am always glad to provide a good laugh. I have to say it was in part inspired by Rance's Vatican Chatroom transcript which literally doubled me over with laughter. I thought it was pure genius. The character names were priceless.

Ken

Thursday, 26 August 2004 - 4:10 PM CDT

Name: flyrchld

Narphinugan,
Well, I have been a victim of the Bush Legacy for some time now. I live in Texas. I don't really have the time to point out specifically each bad thing that Dubya has managed to accomplish or good thing he has allowed to be destroyed.
In Texas, his governorship resulted in poorer education, worse, if possible, environmental protections, and less funding for child health programs (which now, thanks to Perry, are non-existent),... deregulations that allowed interesting situations in our Corporations... (Enron ring a bell?) This reminds a lot of people of his presidency.
I never said he was 'the root of evil', don't misquote me. And forgive me if I am wrong, but we are still allowed Opinions, political or otherwise in this country... I suspect you have some as well or you wouldn't have posted. I think it is enough that I don't like what he's doing, to want to evict him. I honestly feel someone else should get a chance to do better. I am voting for Kerry, he appears to appreciate the same things I do, Honesty, Courage and a Unified America, he is not perfect, but then again, no one is. I HAVE thought about it. So, now, don't make assumptions about me... I have never posted enough information about my political beliefs for anyone to 'get', so you couldn't really know my opinions enough to criticize them. I happen to believe that everyone is entitled to an opinion, and will be more than happy to agree to disagree.

fly

Please, don't forget to vote.

Kerry/Edwards 2004

Saturday, 28 August 2004 - 12:59 AM CDT

Name: Linda

I love this candy post! Very funny! I have no idea what wacky wafers are but I admit I am partial to candy corn, jellybelly jelly beans, red licorice, butterscotch candies and some of the sour candies. I hope your campaign works!

See Rance's blog is helping all the wacky wafer lovers!

PPS I miss Gus!

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