December 29, 2004

SoCal humor

This is almost certainly only going to be humorous if you're from Southern California and even then, perhaps only if you have some idea what the Dodgers (an impossible club to figure out) are up to lately.

It all started with some weak humor surrounding Adee Plumbing (Adee Do!) and new team member J.D. Drew and snowballed from there. The peanut gallery got into it and had quite a time with the idea.

There's a pretty funny set of replies related to Cal Worthington (and his dog spot) and some mixups about the precise wording. I heard them as an adult, but there was some serious filling in the blanks going on for some people.

The comment that really got me going was this:

"We'll match any price or your pitcher is FREEEEEEEEEE!"

I was expecting someone to come back with the retort about "You're killing me..." but alas, it didn't happen.

Weird note here, while trying to find something about Irwin, the guy who always says "You're killing me, Larry!" I found an old post of mine by that name. Some day I'll pull that stuff in (I hope).

Anyway, go read the thread over at Dodger Thoughts.

Posted by Dave at December 29, 2004 07:50 AM
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How about this. Ask a lively group of Southern Californians in their 30's or 40's this question:

"Where is Pete Ellis Dodge located?"

Chances are good they'll sing the song for you.

Posted by: George Girton on December 30, 2004 11:21 AM commLink

Good point George, here's more about the Pete Ellis Dodge commercials along with more about Cal and some other Los Angeles area 'institutions'.

The fascination with pussy cow is quite widespread.

Posted by: Dave Ely on December 31, 2004 07:46 AM commLink