Simpson, Eh?
There are two important facts you should know about my home, Winnipeg:
1) For seven years in a row, Winnipeg has been the official "Slurpee Capital of the World". We drink more Slurpees than anyone on Earth... no kidding.
2) Winnipeg also has the distinction of being the birthplace of Homer Simpson. Yup, creator Matt Groening confirmed the fact. He even had an episode of the Simpsons take place here:
So it should come as no surprise that we here are excited to find the following:
While picking these cups, straws, "Buzz Cola", and Krusty O's cereal, the clerk behind the counter was very sweet, helping me out with all the loot.
Man, I am soooo glad I didn't do my Apu impersonation.
In the nick of time I read the his name badge.
"Manu" would not have been impressed, methinks.
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BonnieRose said...
3 cheers for Wpg huh? It's my hometown too... hugs from one Winnipeger to another!!!!
9/7/07 23:32
Stephanie said...
Too many cool facts. Makes me want to run down to the Sev and get a cold one!
10/7/07 14:40
Jill said...
Cute!!
10/7/07 15:14
The slideshow of Simpsons collectibles I made using Picasa unfortunately won't show if you're at a place (ie. work) that blocks Picasa, Flickr or Photobucket (like mine does....grrrr....)
11/7/07 11:30
People should read this.
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