Some 7-11s Become Kwik-E-Marts

Thank you, come again. by gravos · 2007-07-01 19:10 · Score: 5, Funny

Thank you, come again.

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Re:Thank you, come again. by newr00tic · 2007-07-01 19:28 · Score: 1

"we should have shotguns for this kind of deal.." -You know; like a raging Apu on the roof adminestering that the customers are always "rite," or somesuch..

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Re:Thank you, come again. by DDLKermit007 · 2007-07-01 19:29 · Score: 1

Awesome! I'm off to the Henderson location ^^
Re:Thank you, come again. by Wicked+Zen · 2007-07-01 20:43 · Score: 4, Funny

Who needs the Quik-E-Mart?

I dooooooooooooooooo...
Re:Thank you, come again. by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 21:48 · Score: 0

that's Thank You, Please Come Again.
Re:Thank you, come again. by milkman_matt · 2007-07-01 22:45 · Score: 2, Interesting

I've been restless tonight and couldn't sleep, so I took the ~10mi drive down there just to pass some time, it was great down there, the woman at the counter said that people have been driving from all over town just to get squishees. (I guess I proved her right.)
Re:Thank you, come again. by smittyoneeach · 2007-07-01 23:20 · Score: 1, Troll

Just another step in the direction of Idiocracy.
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Re:Thank you, come again. by truthsearch · 2007-07-02 01:26 · Score: 1

Thank you for coming. I'll see you in hell.

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Re:Thank you, come again. by ShieldW0lf · 2007-07-02 01:46 · Score: 4, Funny

In other news, Disney World has degenerated into Itchy and Scratchy land, and MacDonalds has decided to rebrand themselves to the more authentic "Krusty Burger" corporate image.

Honesty is the first halting step on the road to integrity. Maybe all this is a good sign.

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Re:Thank you, come again. by kimvette · 2007-07-02 01:55 · Score: 1

Please to not be playing with the squishies, sir!

(I humbly apologise to my Hindi friends for poking fun)

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Re:Thank you, come again. by aliquis · 2007-07-02 05:14 · Score: 1

Still fake squishes, not the cartoonated ones! ;/

Or how can one tell?
Re:Thank you, come again. by servognome · 2007-07-02 06:50 · Score: 2, Funny

MacDonalds has decided to rebrand themselves to the more authentic "Krusty Burger" corporate image.
Lou: I went to the McDonalds over in Shelbyville the other day.
Chief Wiggum: The Mc-what?
Lou: Yeah, I never heard of it either but they say they have over 2000 locations in this state alone.
Eddie: Hmm...Must've sprung up over night.
Lou: But you know, its the little differences.
Chief Wiggum: Example?
Lou: Well at a McDonalds you can get a Krusty Burger with cheese. But they don't call it a Krusty Burger with cheese.
Chief Wiggum: Get out! What do they call it?
Lou: A quarter pounder with cheese.
Chief Wiggum: Quarter pounder with cheese...well I can see the cheese but? Hey, do they have Krusty's Partially Gelatinated Gum-Based beverages?
Lou: Yeah, they call them 'shakes.'
Eddie: *Pfft* 'Shakes.' You don't know what you're gettin'.

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Re:Thank you, come again. by Tofystedeth · 2007-07-02 09:48 · Score: 1

He lied to us through song! I hate it when people do that.

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Re:Thank you, come again. by gfxguy · 2007-07-02 15:43 · Score: 1

Damn.

I used to live in Vegas. It's surprising how they picked the locations, though. I mean, Las Vegas I can understand... but Henderson? I thought they were going for publicity?

When I went to UNLV, the 7-E across the street (Maryland Parkway) was touted as being the busiest 7-E in the world. Why wouldn't they do it there? I mean, right next to a college campus! Couldn't be better advertising for the Simpsons than that!

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Re:Thank you, come again. by Mr.+Dop · 2007-07-02 22:23 · Score: 1

Silly customer, you cannot hurt a twinkie! Thank you for coming, I'll see you in hell. (*Shotgun pumping*)

Not the first time. by Whiney+Mac+Fanboy · 2007-07-01 19:13 · Score: 5, Interesting

Although this time is sanctioned, its not the first time Simpsons products have made it into real life. About 10 years ago, an Australian brewery started brewing Duff beer. Fox sued, the beer was pulled.

Anyone who managed to get their hands on some Duff were lucky. Empty beer cans went for $20 or more on ebay.

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Re:Not the first time. by G-funk · 2007-07-01 19:19 · Score: 4, Interesting

I collect beers, and have a full can of Duff... That, my Darwin Stubby (they still make them), and an old tin XXXX from god knows when (it's in flOz) are my faves. All full too. I've got mates who drank a few cartons of Duff when it was available, they're not real happy about that. 'Specially since it wasn't really good :)

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Re:Not the first time. by Gordonjcp · 2007-07-01 19:31 · Score: 2, Insightful

Anyone who managed to get their hands on some Duff were lucky.

Why would the film rating have a bearing on whether or not the Kwik-E-Mart shops sell Duff beer?
Re:Not the first time. by ultracool · 2007-07-01 19:46 · Score: 3, Interesting

In Dunedin, New Zealand (where I live), we have McDuff's beer. There is a brewery and everything. It used to be just Duff, but after a legal dispute with Fox, they wound up changing the name.
Re:Not the first time. by MichaelSmith · 2007-07-01 19:47 · Score: 1

Although this time is sanctioned, its not the first time Simpsons products have made it into real life
A restaurant chain in Australia also goes by the name Lazy Moes. They use signage which definitely appears to be in a similar style to that on the Simpsons. At least to the same extent as the popular culture references used in the show.

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Re:Not the first time. by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 19:54 · Score: 0

Your right to walk the streets unmolested by the police outweighs my right not to get blown up. Let's see... inconvenienced or dead... inconvenienced or dead...

Fuck, hard choice.
Re:Not the first time. by Nazlfrag · 2007-07-01 19:57 · Score: 1

Yeah, it was just rebadged West End if my memory serves correctly. I drank a carton and I'm happy enough to have just experienced the stale taste of Duff beer before my taste for the Simpsons went stale.
Re:Not the first time. by Dachannien · 2007-07-01 20:09 · Score: 3, Insightful

Why would the film rating have a bearing on whether or not the Kwik-E-Mart shops sell Duff beer?

For the same reason that Joe Camel doesn't sell cigarettes anymore.
Re:Not the first time. by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 20:26 · Score: 0

Chance of being killed by a terrorist (If we don't count the ones who can't even detonate their "car bombs"): about 1 in a fuckton.

Chance of being inconvenienced by some bone headed law that does nothing to protect you anyway: about 1 in 1.

Yeah I see what you mean. Tough choice. What's it like being a scared little boy your entire life, chicken little?
Re:Not the first time. by hcdejong · 2007-07-01 20:32 · Score: 1

What's the incentive in collecting *full* cans of beer? AIU, beer doesn't get better with age, so why bother? If all you're after is the pretty pictures on the bottle/can, why not drink the beer when it's still drinkable?
Re:Not the first time. by Seumas · 2007-07-01 20:35 · Score: 1

Joe Camel never sold cigarettes. Store clerks sell cigarettes. They're not allowed to sell cigarettes *or* beer to children, so I really don't see the point. Not to mention, they drink beer on The Simpsons, so it's ridiculous for anyone to suggest that poor, impressionable, mushy snot-rags are going to be corrupted by adults being able to buy a Simpson's beer in the beer aisle.
Re:Not the first time. by mgblst · 2007-07-01 20:37 · Score: 4, Interesting

It is about collecting things. Collectors usually prefer unopened items (like those star wars figures - they are worth more when they are still in their plastic containers).

{RANT ON}
Personally I hate collectors. My gf dad is a big one. It is a pretty big indication of how selfish and greedy we are in the west, that we prize this stupid old crap, and artificially inflate the value of trash like this. As you say, the beer would have gone of. I see collecting more as a psychological disease. A sickness that comes about from having too much money and space. A disease of the wealth.

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Re:Not the first time. by specific_pacific · 2007-07-01 20:52 · Score: 1

I used to drink large quantities of that. It was horrible, but it was Duff!
Re:Not the first time. by G-funk · 2007-07-01 20:59 · Score: 1

First, why not? Any old titrat can collect empty beers. And it's not to increase their worth. Only the Duff is worth anything (other than replacement value for me), and I've no intention of ever selling them so it's irrelevant. Second, not all beers go off as quickly as you think, either. I have a Maudite that's about 7 years old, and I intended to drink it when I got more, because it gets better with age (until about 8 or 9 years IIRC). Unfortunately they changed the bottle design by the time I managed to find any more as it's nigh on impossible to get here, so I decided against it. Also, full beers are intact, with the lid (and often foil for european styled beers) intact, and ring-pulls unpulled.

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Re:Not the first time. by dintech · 2007-07-01 21:21 · Score: 1

Why would the film rating have a bearing on whether or not the Kwik-E-Mart shops sell Duff beer?

Attack of the rabid 'think of the children' puritans perhaps?
Re:Not the first time. by Bob54321 · 2007-07-01 21:53 · Score: 3, Informative

And the kegs of McDuff are quite inexpensive... The brewery was named after the owner whos last name was Duff. I think it was around before the Simpsons but the guy couldn't be bothered fighting with Fox. Fox paid for the rebranding though.

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Re:Not the first time. by Yoozer · 2007-07-01 22:23 · Score: 1

I think you mean (stuff) (escape characters, woohoo), and for the rest:

It is a pretty big indication of how selfish and greedy we are in the west, that we prize this stupid old crap, and artificially inflate the value of trash like this
We're not selfish or greedy because we collect; we just have so many resources that collecting useless crap doesn't interfere with our basic needs. It has no value until someone assigns a value to it that is disproportionally greater than the material and labor costs involved in the original production.

The only stupidity is in the people paying money for it; but for those who still want it but complain about the price; they're not somehow less stupid or better than those who pay the full sum; just more frugal.
Re:Not the first time. by Eivind · 2007-07-01 23:44 · Score: 1

Atleast the kind of collection that precludes actual use. Collecting unopened beer-cans, so the beer will spoil, is silly and serves no purpose. Saving and taking care of something *without* degrading use is however valuable. It's a good thing there are people in the world who cares for and maintains old (otherwise "junk") cars, planes, boats, paintings, stamps, books, whatever.
Re:Not the first time. by NeilTheStupidHead · 2007-07-01 23:48 · Score: 1

They can get away with drinking beer on the Simpsons (and other animated shows) because the beer isn't a real brand, so (for some reason) it's not seen as promoting drinking. I guess if some kid saw Homer Simpson drinking a Bud and saw a can of the same he might think: "Well I saw it on TV..."

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Re:Not the first time. by Yvan256 · 2007-07-02 01:02 · Score: 1

They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. - Benjamin Franklin
Re:Not the first time. by The+Only+Druid · 2007-07-02 01:14 · Score: 0, Offtopic

Well, it should be obvious, but (a) what are the essential rights, and (b) how long-term can security be before it stops being "temporary"?

Re (a): I think we'd all agree on life, but what about speech (I think so), assembly (also true)? More difficulty, what about privacy? Our Founders didn't even think there needed to be a Constitutional right to privacy, mentioning it neither in the Constitution nor the Bill of rights. How about this "right to not be molested on a public street", is that an essential right? Or is it a liberty, granted at the whim of government, until it is no longer viable?

Re (b): Is anything that's not permanent temporary? If so, isn't the quote kind of meaningless? There's almost no such thing as "permanent security", because that only exists when you exterminate your enemies, or possess such overwhelming power that you can intercept any possible assault or invasion. More plausibly, all security is temporary because that's the human condition.

I find it disgusting how much the US government has invaded our actual rights - imprisoning people with Habeas, for example - but I also find it ridiculous how many people think that they're having an "essential right" violated by having to wait a little longer in line at the airport.

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Re:Not the first time. by Imsdal · 2007-07-02 01:25 · Score: 1

I used to drink large quantities of that. It was horrible, but it was Duff!
I don't get the "but". This is American beer we are talking about. It's supposed to be horrible!
Re:Not the first time. by elrous0 · 2007-07-02 01:36 · Score: 2, Funny

Screw that Duff crap, I want Fudd!

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Re:Not the first time. by badasscat · 2007-07-02 02:33 · Score: 1

We're not selfish or greedy because we collect; we just have so many resources that collecting useless crap doesn't interfere with our basic needs. It has no value until someone assigns a value to it that is disproportionally greater than the material and labor costs involved in the original production.

Why do you assume collectors always pay more than the cost of materials and labor?

Lots of people collect things that they find along the side of the road, for free. Other people collect stuff like salt and pepper shakers that they mostly buy at garage sales. I personally collect old video games and game consoles, which I always pay a fraction of their original retail price for.

All of this stuff would have ended up in a landfill or an incinerator if somebody wasn't collecting it. So what's the problem? If somebody can still get enjoyment out of something, then it's hardly trash.

The other day we apparently had 500,000 people lining up around the country to spend $600 on a phone that will be obsolete in 6 months (or is arguably obsolete now). You may have been one of those people for all I know; certainly some people reading this were. I've spent probably that much on my video game collection over a 15 year period and have gotten countless hours of enjoyment out of it. Who is wasting their money here?

Is your argument that none of us should spend any money beyond what our basic needs are? If so, then you're on the wrong planet, man... not even communist countries follow that rule anymore.
Re:Not the first time. by Hognoxious · 2007-07-02 02:57 · Score: 1

I collect Belgian beer glasses. I generally pick them up at brocantes (kind of like garage sales but in the treet) where I usually pay less than it would cost for the contents. Or if there's an offer on (like buy 12 bottles and get a commemmorative glass) I do so. It's not like the beer will get wasted - though I might.

I also collect old computer games - I've so many old ones I've bought and not played out that I rarely buy new ones. If there's something I really like I buy it when it's dropped by 30% - I can wait, I don't have a lot of free time anyway and if I get really bored there's my stack of second hand ones to get through. I still play TAK, when I get stressed out I can lose myself in it for hours.

It's a form of recycling really.

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Re:Not the first time. by ryanov · 2007-07-02 02:59 · Score: 1

While I personally do what you suggest, some beer DOES get better with age (or my people who work at breweries or do home-brewing tell me). In that regard, I believe you're incorrect.
Re:Not the first time. by sizzzzlerz · 2007-07-02 03:02 · Score: 1

Nah, give me a Red Tick Beer. I'd suck one dry in a second!
Re:Not the first time. by zippthorne · 2007-07-02 03:52 · Score: 1

On the other hand, can you really call beers like "Utopias" beer?

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Re:Not the first time. by HungWeiLo · 2007-07-02 03:58 · Score: 1

Off-topic - but how do you, as a collector, store beverages? Evidently, I know nothing about this. And this is very evident when my 2 cans of Vancouver 2010 Olympics memorabilia Coke started leaking at the bottom of the can after 2 years of storage in my pantry. Just curious.

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Re:Not the first time. by empaler · 2007-07-02 04:37 · Score: 1

They can get away with drinking beer on the Simpsons (and other animated shows) because the beer isn't a real brand, so (for some reason) it's not seen as promoting drinking. I guess if some kid saw Homer Simpson drinking a Bud and saw a can of the same he might think: "Well I saw it on TV..." What they also show on TV is that Homer is a loser, surrounding himself with losers, drinking together to forget that they're losers.

Well, in the first few seasons anyway. Then they decided that wasn't upbeat enough, and downplayed the negative parts of alcoholism. Yay!
Re:Not the first time. by ncc74656 · 2007-07-02 04:53 · Score: 1

What's the incentive in collecting *full* cans of beer? AIU, beer doesn't get better with age, so why bother?

It depends on the beer. A Duff-like macroswill won't get better, but you should try getting a bunch of different vintages of something like Samichlaus together sometime and try them out (did a vertical earlier this year with '96, '01, '03, and '05). Big beers will last.
Age can even be beneficial. Double Bastard is kinda harsh when it's fresh, but mellows into something very drinkable after 2-3 years.

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Re:Not the first time. by king-manic · 2007-07-02 05:10 · Score: 1

{RANT ON}
Personally I hate collectors. My gf dad is a big one. It is a pretty big indication of how selfish and greedy we are in the west, that we prize this stupid old crap, and artificially inflate the value of trash like this. As you say, the beer would have gone of. I see collecting more as a psychological disease. A sickness that comes about from having too much money and space. A disease of the wealth.

{/RANT ON}

It's called Obsessive-compulsive disorder(ocd).

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Re:Not the first time. by demi · 2007-07-02 05:20 · Score: 1

I think Toy Story 2 probably tells you all you need to about these people, who are fat and smelly to boot.

If I were the designer or creator of something, I would want people to use and enjoy it. Cars should be driven, boats should be sailed, toys should be played with, wine and beer drunk and books read. God, if I ever publish a book, I would love for someone to ask me to sign their dog-eared, partly-ripped, nacho-cheese-sauce-on-page-40 copy.

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Re:Not the first time. by Dachannien · 2007-07-02 10:21 · Score: 1

No, I mean "sell" in the sense of a car dealer selling them. You don't buy the car from the dealer, you buy it from the dealership, yet you consider the dealer to have sold you the car, because he's the one that puts the screws to you while you're on the lot. In that sense, store clerks don't "sell" you the cigarettes - they merely effect the transaction. It's the advertising that "sells" the product.

Anyway, my *point* (before the silly semantic argument) was, if you want to avoid the impropriety of appearing to market an adult product to children, you have two choices: one, eliminate the kid-friendly advertising, or two, eliminate the product. It doesn't do RJR any good to pull all their Camel cigarettes, and it doesn't do Fox any good to pull their Simpsons movie. So, in both cases, they do the alternative: eliminating Joe Camel and not selling Duff.
Re:Not the first time. by Yoozer · 2007-07-02 11:32 · Score: 1

We're not selfish or greedy because we collect; we just have so many resources that collecting useless crap doesn't interfere with our basic needs. It has no value until someone assigns a value to it that is disproportionally greater than the material and labor costs involved in the original production.
Why do you assume collectors always pay more than the cost of materials and labor?
Because the very act of being a collector means usually that you are willing to pay (not saying that you have to every time) something extra for it just to have it - that's part of the act of collecting.
Lots of people collect things that they find along the side of the road, for free. Other people collect stuff like salt and pepper shakers that they mostly buy at garage sales. I personally collect old video games and game consoles, which I always pay a fraction of their original retail price for.
Ah, but in that case there's not so much scarcity, because the demand is not so big, or the collected objects themselves do not suffer from scarcity. Collecting 17th century antiques is a lot harder than scrounging an Atari 2600 cartridge of E.T.; not because of the cost, but because of the uniqueness of the thing.
All of this stuff would have ended up in a landfill or an incinerator if somebody wasn't collecting it. So what's the problem? If somebody can still get enjoyment out of something, then it's hardly trash.
I'm trying to make a counter-argument at the GP that we're not necessarily greedy for collecting; just that it's something we can do because we don't have to go hunting/gathering.
The other day we apparently had 500,000 people lining up around the country to spend $600 on a phone that will be obsolete in 6 months (or is arguably obsolete now). You may have been one of those people for all I know;
It's not coming out in Europe yet, so no. Also, it has nothing to do with the argument, because buying a fad phone for an extortionate amount does not equal "collecting".
certainly some people reading this were. I've spent probably that much on my video game collection over a 15 year period and have gotten countless hours of enjoyment out of it. Who is wasting their money here?

Is your argument that none of us should spend any money beyond what our basic needs are? If so, then you're on the wrong planet, man... not even communist countries follow that rule anymore.
I have no clue what your thought process was that translated my post into this; all I know is that it is absolutely not part of the argument I'm making.

I sort of collect synthesizers and I've got some vintage game computers. I'm not too proud to look for a sweet deal; I'm certainly proud enough to not pay a ridiculous price for it that could be dictated by a bunch of bonobos with darts and a dartboard and a marketing executive (which is how certain companies in the audio world seem to determine the price level for their products).
Re:Not the first time. by G-funk · 2007-07-02 11:52 · Score: 1

I put them on a shelf :)

Coke is fairly acidic, it's always going to eat through metal cans. If you want to keep coke cans, empty (and wash) them.

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Re:Not the first time. by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 22:55 · Score: 0

Personally I hate collectors. My gf dad is a big one. It is a pretty big indication of how selfish and greedy we are in the west, that we prize this stupid old crap

Yeah. You've touched on one of my personal peeves: all that perfectly good, potentially productive space being wasted on museums and libraries is ridicuous. Seriously, what good purpose is served by keeping around worthless crap like an Apollo space capsule, when you could recycle all that steel? And have you seen the ostentatious consumption surrounding the US Constitution display? A huge, friggin' marble-covered room, custom-fab titanium and gold frames, full-time security... Scan it and shred it, I say.

Photos by fabioaquotte · 2007-07-01 19:13 · Score: 5, Informative

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Re:Photos by Seumas · 2007-07-01 19:20 · Score: 1, Troll

What a fucking oversight -- no Kwik-E-Mart in Portland Fucking Oregon.

How the hell do they screw that one up?!

* The Simpsons live in Springfield, Oregon.
* Matt Groening was born in Springfield, Oregon.
* Most of the locations and characters are pulled from Portland and other areas of Oregon.

But the closest Kwik-E-Mart? No, not in Portland. It's in fucking SEATTLE?!
Re:Photos by Your.Master · 2007-07-01 19:47 · Score: 4, Insightful

Springfield is very specifically not placed in any given state. Groening has admitted it bears some particular resemblance to Portland, but canonical references can rule out absolutely every location on Earth. Frankly, I see a lot of similarity with my homeland in Southern Ontario, and I'm not the first to suggest it (despite the obvious problems like it's the wrong country, the nuclear plants are the wrong design, etc.). Winnipeg also gets honourable mention from Groening. The Springfield of the Simpsons is Everytown, USA.
Re:Photos by Seumas · 2007-07-01 19:54 · Score: 0, Troll

Yes, of course that's what he has always said to placate the masses, but it's quite clearly based in Springfield-ish Oregon. The powerplant is quite obviously the Trojan Nuclear Plant. Rev. Lovejoy is named after the street in Portland. Krusty the Klown is somewhat intentionally infused with local kid-show-host Ramblin' Rod.

Of course there are similarities with a lot of other cities, but with all the acknowledged ties to the state, plus Matt coming from Springfield... That's like saying "GTA IV doesn't take place in New York... It takes place in... uh... Liberty City".
Re:Photos by aichpvee · 2007-07-01 21:53 · Score: 1

But where in Seattle?!?! Location or GTFO!

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Re:Photos by Brett+Johnson · 2007-07-01 21:56 · Score: 2, Interesting

It would have been nice if there was a Kwik-E-Mart in any of the 50 cities/towns in the US/Canada named Springfield. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield
Re:Photos by EssenceLumin · 2007-07-01 22:50 · Score: 1

Maybe because there are hardly any 7-11s around here? I remember seeing one south of downtown. Don't know if it is still there.
Re:Photos by Yusaku+Godai · 2007-07-01 23:56 · Score: 3, Interesting

Not to mention, there's a scene in the trailer for the movie that made me burst into laughter.

Bart and Flanders are climbing to the top of some mountain, and Flanders says something like "From up here you can see the four states that border Springfield: Ohio, Nevada, Maine, and Kentucky."

I think that pretty much closes the issue.
Re:Photos by QMO · 2007-07-02 00:36 · Score: 1

[pendant]Many of us feel that summaries should be shorter than the post that they summarize.[/pendant]

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Re:Photos by gEvil+(beta) · 2007-07-02 01:19 · Score: 1

[pendant]Many of us feel that summaries should be shorter than the post that they summarize.[/pendant]

Totally offtopic, but what's the "pendant" tag do?

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Re:Photos by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 01:24 · Score: 0

Pendant?
Re:Photos by Apu · 2007-07-02 02:27 · Score: 1

We have two 7-11s and three Dunkin Donuts in our five square mile Springfield, New Jersey. The only true Springfield if you ask me... http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/simpsons-conte st.htm
Re:Photos by AusIV · 2007-07-02 02:40 · Score: 1

Some years ago I saw a screen cap of Homer's driver's license. The abbrieviation for the state was something like "MK", or something else that isn't associated with any state.
Re:Photos by fizzup · 2007-07-02 02:51 · Score: 1

The "pendant" tag indicates that the poster is an unredeemable idiot, who also thinks himself a pedant.
Re:Photos by stud9920 · 2007-07-02 03:01 · Score: 1

Totally offtopic, but what's the "pendant" tag do?
Pendant is a very cromulant word.
Re:Photos by Matimus · 2007-07-02 04:33 · Score: 2, Funny

It embiggens the post whenever used.

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Re:Photos by Babbster · 2007-07-02 07:42 · Score: 1

I would say that the state from which the creator of The Simpsons was born and raised and is the basis for the more or less generic cartoon Springfield certainly deserves a Kwik-E-Mart. Not having one there is a ridiculous oversight.

I can't see a good reason for you to have been modded so far down, and I can't agree with the above quote enough...and not just because I live in Portland (well, West Linn, but same diff). :)
Re:Photos by ozphx · 2007-07-02 13:45 · Score: 1

my gf is chinese, and she could never stand watching the simpsons. hated it, had to leave the room.

i only found out why a couple of weeks ago, they used to be forced to watch an episode a week in english class at school (and have tests on it).

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Re:Photos by QMO · 2007-07-03 01:59 · Score: 1

Sorry, it comes from reading the word more than hearing, and not paying attention when I wrote it. I know how to spell pedant, but somehow it gets stuck in my head as pendant.

I guess I could say that my silly post was just "hanging" off the side of the thread. (Thus pendant, as an adjective.)

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Can you get... by dangitman · 2007-07-01 19:14 · Score: 4, Funny

Chutney Squishees?

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Re:Can you get... by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 20:48 · Score: 0

Gross, dude.
I've been with a few indian hotties.
They ALL love their achar.
But it's like strong coffee, when you eat it, the smell comes out of your pores.
And it has an especially strong effect on the flavor of meals served at the Y.
It's definitely one way to keep a poontang from smelling like fish, but I'm
not sure if it could be considered an improvement.
Re:Can you get... by weber · 2007-07-01 21:00 · Score: 1

"You can really taste the chutney!"
(great scene, just great)
Re:Can you get... by Dahamma · 2007-07-01 21:16 · Score: 1

Apparently not. Without the Chutney Squishee, what's the point of this farce!?

At least tell me they will let you order an "all syrup Squishee"...
Re:Can you get... by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 01:52 · Score: 1, Funny

Have you ever rimmed one? Not talking about a quick peck on the chocolate starfish or a subtle flick while you're muffing her - I mean tongue all the way up and swirl it about and shove it in and out. It's incredible, not like poop at all. It'll have a flavor like curry and maybe you'll find bits of spices still whole - a bit gritty, but much better than the sour taste you get from girls who eat pizza and cheeseburgers all the time.
Re:Can you get... by Sporkinum · 2007-07-02 02:02 · Score: 1

At least with the Harry Potter tie-ins, they made vomit and earwax flavors for Bertie Botts Beans.
http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Bertie-Botts-Be ans/dp/B000F522II

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Re:Can you get... by wizdave · 2007-07-02 02:49 · Score: 1

Yes, you can get a Chutney Squishee:

Squishee
In Springfield, Squishee is available in many flavors including blue, red, lime, green, chutney, and champagne. For the month of July only, Squishee is available in Blue Woo Hoo! Vanilla - be sure to get there before Apu decides to try chutney flavor again. In special honor of the 80th Birthday of 7-Eleven, stop by for a complimentary 7.11 oz. sample - sort of our birthday gift to you!
Other Simpsons-inspired products
Locate a Kwik-E-Mart
Re:Can you get... by empaler · 2007-07-02 04:55 · Score: 1

Actually, it is implicit in the text you're quoting that they're not carrying chutney squishee.

Cant wait for.. by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 19:16 · Score: 0

bubble gum and peanut mix.. hummmmm.

Chicago, IL Location by Bluecobra · 2007-07-01 19:18 · Score: 1

I like how they put the only one in Chicago in arguably one of the worst areas of the city. Brilliant marketing job there guys!

Re:Chicago, IL Location by DDLKermit007 · 2007-07-01 19:37 · Score: 1

Pretty much the same thing with the Las Vegas/Henderson location. Not in a bad location per se, but really a WTF location when there are MUCH better/more centrally located stores. It's in a so/so neighborhood, in an asscrack area of the valley a small fraction will find it easy to get to.
Re:Chicago, IL Location by satoshi1 · 2007-07-01 19:41 · Score: 1

I would have preferred the one on the IIT campus at 33rd street. It is staffed primarily by indians, too. Though the decorations would probably be down by the time I go back to Chicago for next semester...
Re:Chicago, IL Location by TodMinuit · 2007-07-01 20:26 · Score: 1

People are going to flock to these, even if they're on top of the a remote mountain, so why put them in a good area?

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Re:Chicago, IL Location by ZxCv · 2007-07-01 20:28 · Score: 1

Huh?!

A location in a growing and upcoming area??

Granted, they might have got more foot traffic from the LV Blvd/Charleston location, or the LV Blvd/Fremont location, but I have a feeling they chose the location they did for a good reason--that place is always busy. I'm in there 5-6x a week, and its always busy. Beyond that, its in a nicer neighborhood than most busy 7-11's in the Vegas area, so I figure that made it a solid choice in the Vegas valley.

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Re:Chicago, IL Location by Wilson_6500 · 2007-07-01 20:31 · Score: 1

I lived for a long while just south of Washington, and I honestly have no idea where Bladensburg, MD is.

Looks like (thanks Google) it's somewhere between College Park and Washington itself. Whatever, 7-11 and Fox!
Re:Chicago, IL Location by edittard · 2007-07-01 21:57 · Score: 1, Insightful

People are going to flock to these, even if they're on top of the a remote mountain
You think people are going to inconvenience themselves by going out of their way to vist a convenience store because it looks vaguely like one that's on a TV show that jumped the shark long ago, and pay a premium for rebadged white-label snack food?

Are you serious?

Sadly, you probably are. Tragically, they probably will.

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Re:Chicago, IL Location by milkman_matt · 2007-07-01 22:59 · Score: 1

Yeah, I was wondering that myself. No matter how far out you go you're 10-15mi out from the middle of the city, you'd think they'd put it somewhere more central so people from the northwest wouldn't have to drive -that- far just to see it. Like was mentioned, LV/Charleston would be a great location, but there's nicer areas to put them, there's a couple I can think of off the top of my head, but probably just because I'm selfish and I want them to be closer to my place. Also too bad someone let the simpsons house die...
Re:Chicago, IL Location by grahamdrew · 2007-07-02 01:22 · Score: 1

It's pretty much right next to Greenbelt, MD. If it's the 7-11 I'm thinking of the Kenilworth Ave exit on 95 should get you close.

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Re:Chicago, IL Location by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 01:58 · Score: 0

I think the address is wrong for the Chicago location. It says "11143 754 West 63rd street, Chicago, Il 60638." Which is it? 11143 or 754? 754 West 63rd is a really bad neighborhood, 11143 doesn't exist, but the zip code indicates it's near Midway. I'm confused. Does anybody know where this place is?
Re:Chicago, IL Location by CelticWhisper · 2007-07-02 02:05 · Score: 1

Frakkin' a. Not only is 33rd and State a much safer area, they'd have a hard time targeting a better demographic. What's more ideal for something like this than a college full of geeks? I was overjoyed to find out I could get Bawls there (though they're usually sold out), and this would be like a one-two punch of win.

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Re:Chicago, IL Location by morari · 2007-07-02 02:21 · Score: 1

Because the "real" Kwik-E-Mart gets robbed on a near daily basis? Now so long as there's some guy named Snake in Illinois the plan will work out fine...

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Re:Chicago, IL Location by ryanov · 2007-07-02 03:08 · Score: 1

The NY location is about a block from Times Square, though. I walked past it last night and was saying to myself "hmmm, has that always been there?" Very strange that I happened to see it so soon after it happened.
Re:Chicago, IL Location by ryanov · 2007-07-02 03:10 · Score: 1

People are going to flock to these, even if they're on top of the a remote mountain
You think people are going to inconvenience themselves by going out of their way to vist a convenience store because it looks vaguely like one that's on a TV show that jumped the shark long ago, and pay a premium for rebadged white-label snack food? Yes. Have you encountered "people" before? Hell, some of them wait in lines overnight to see movies that would probably not be sold out if they just waited 24 hours or went to a less popular theatre.
Re:Chicago, IL Location by stuntpope · 2007-07-02 03:52 · Score: 1

For a Washington, DC metro location, the choice of Bladensburg, MD instead of Springfield, Virginia (which even has a Springfield Mall) is beyond me.
Re:Chicago, IL Location by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 03:54 · Score: 0

The Chicago location is actually in a pretty middle class, safe area. It's at 63rd and Oak Park Avenue, not 63rd and Halsted--the latter location is pretty grimy.
Re:Chicago, IL Location by edittard · 2007-07-02 04:32 · Score: 1

Have you encountered "people" before?
Have you ever encountered "reading the full post before replying"?

Clearly not, or you'd have seen: "Are you serious? Sadly, you probably are. Tragically, they probably will.". Then you wouldn't have made a total ass of yourself by flaming someone by agreeing with them.

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Re:Chicago, IL Location by Belgand · 2007-07-02 07:12 · Score: 1

The "San Francisco" location is actually way the fuck out in Mountain View about 45 minutes away and much closer to San Jose than San Francisco. I mean, ok, maybe it's good if you work at Google or elsewhere in Silicon Valley, but not so much for San Franciscans.

Although it looks like they're mainly choosing locations with parking lots and such I think that converting one of the many locations along Market St. would have made a lot more sense and gotten much, much more traffic.
Re:Chicago, IL Location by ryanov · 2007-07-02 08:12 · Score: 1

Either way, your post is a waste of electrons. "Are you serious? People are never going to do that. You probably are serious. They probably will do that."

STFU if you have nothing to say.
Re:Chicago, IL Location by edittard · 2007-07-02 09:28 · Score: 1

Either way, your post is a waste of electrons.
And yours are shining pearls of pith and wit?
STFU if you have nothing to say.
Oh, the irony.

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Re:Chicago, IL Location by satoshi1 · 2007-07-02 13:17 · Score: 1

o_O Do you go to IIT?!
Re:Chicago, IL Location by CelticWhisper · 2007-07-02 17:29 · Score: 1

Yep. Mostly Rice/CPD, but a few of my classes have been at Main. Love those CTA commutes all the way from Rosemont to 35/Bronzeville/IIT.

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Re:Chicago, IL Location by satoshi1 · 2007-07-02 17:59 · Score: 1

Meh, at least you live in the area. Detroit is kinda far away...
Re:Chicago, IL Location by yada21 · 2007-07-02 20:09 · Score: 1

Seemed like a witty observation on human nature to me.

Like somebody[*] said, nobody went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.

[*] I was going to look up who it was but ... oooh shiny!

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Just between you and me, smashed hat... by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 19:20 · Score: 0

Anyone know if Krusty-Os will be available in Australia?

Move Along People... by Thakandar2 · 2007-07-01 19:21 · Score: 0, Flamebait

Nothing to see.

But Thank you! Come again!

In Soviet Russia, Products reverse brand you!

All your 7-11 belong to us.

Etc, etc. I'll be impressed when someone makes an emacs or vi related comment.

Re:Move Along People... by Yetihehe · 2007-07-01 19:57 · Score: 1

Like "In soviet emacs ^7-11 reverses you!" ?

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But not the last by mcrbids · 2007-07-01 19:23 · Score: 3, Insightful

Seriously, folks...

Why DOESN'T 7-11 become Kwik-E mart? Nationwide? It would turn the gazillions of shows that will be on independent TV stations and YouTube for the next 30 years into walking, talking, joking advertisements for a nationwide, popular chain! And, it would turn a nationwide chain of convenience stores into a real-life, living, touch-it advertisement for one of the most popular TV show franchises ever!

Pacific Bell became SBC which became ATT in less than 5 years. Somehow, the company has maintained its identity throughout. So why can't a well-off nationwide chain like 7-11? If they rebranded some generic beer (think Miller) as "Duff Beer", it'd be a shoe-in!

I love the Simpsons, it's been an indelible part of our family culture for years. Seriously - why not?

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Re:But not the last by Sigma+7 · 2007-07-01 19:51 · Score: 1

Why DOESN'T 7-11 become Kwik-E mart? Nationwide? Perhaps it's a trademark issue?

There's already something called Quickie Convenience stores in Canada. The stores were founded in 1973, when the Simpsons debuted in 1987 (as short sketches.) Even if it isn't a protected trademark in the United States, there will be a problem should Quickie expand across countries.

I'm not a lawyer and thus can't really tell if a trademark is being "violated" here. However, the name sounds very similar to each other.
Re:But not the last by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 19:55 · Score: 0

Why DOESN'T 7-11 become Kwik-E mart? Nationwide?

Why not? I'd say they're about due for a name change.

Though it is incredibly... quaint to think of a time when being open from 7am to 11pm was (to quote Wikipedia) "unprecedented"
Re:But not the last by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 20:51 · Score: 0

In most countries in the world, "7-11" would mean a store that only opened for four hours a day ..... and it would have meant that even before the advent of the VCR .....
Re:But not the last by DarkOx · 2007-07-02 00:05 · Score: 4, Insightful

Also 7-11 is a well know and generally well thought of brands. Most advertisers would consider elevating any trademark to the level of recognition the 7-11 has a huge success. Until you know that people would rather shop at Kwik-E-Mart why would you abandon a valuable asset like the 7-11 mark? Also 7-11 is in may ways part of our popular culture as well, if you simply make it go away all at once on day people might be resentful of that.

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Re:But not the last by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 00:59 · Score: 0

Because the Simpson's jumped the shark about 8 years ago?

Why not do away with Kwik-e-mart and put 7-11 in to the cartoons? How many movies have had 7-11s in them?

Seriously, the reason is because it's a cheap marketing gimmick, nothing more. Ironically, on some demographic, it is actually going to work, I'm not sure how frequently that group of folks patronizes or how many are actually employed by 7-11 already though. How much do you think the entire Simpson's franchise is worth? How much is 7-11 worth? 7-11's annual revenue is like more than all of the movies and TV shows put together. That generic beer, Miller, I think SABMiller is about 50% again larger than 7-11... I don't see how you could value the entire simpson's franchise at 10% of that. That's why, their impact on our culture isn't what you might want to believe. That beer has been around for 100plus years and it will be around 100 years after the Simpson's disappears, don't confuse reality with a cartoon. It'll be interesting to see if the movie is profitable or not, I know that a lot of people will see it quickly but I don't think it has the same draw it once did. This is a really bad year for movies too, they're just bombing one after another.
Re:But not the last by Yvan256 · 2007-07-02 01:08 · Score: 1

Yep, 07:00 to 11:00 sounds about right for the business hours of my bank.
Re:But not the last by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 01:21 · Score: 0

Side note about 7-Eleven
Where I live in Manassas VA, there are ass loads of 7-11 stores. Really. There are some points where you can visually site see 3 stores at once. There are many cross streets where a 7-11 is on each end of the road only 1/2 mile apart from another one. I would estimate there are at least 60 7-Eleven stores in a 15 sq mile area. I tried different Google map search queries but I could only get a percentage of them to show up with any one query.
I've been to most of them many times. I have a large insulated cup and refill them with a Slurpee just about daily. There are stores that maintain their Slurpee machines better then others. There is always a chance that some store will have a flavor that is not ready. The hard part is this trend is a moving target. For weeks one store may be good but an employee change or shift schedule change and it all goes to hell. Luckily, with so many 7-Elevens to choose from, I can move to a different one, that is also a bed thing because it is a crap shoot.
In a suburb of Pittsburgh where I am from and travel to frequently, there is almost NO 7-Elevens. How can one area have so many and another have almost none? Strange.

My experience with Wa-Wa has been good so far as well. Their Squishy machines seem to be up and running every time I am there, there are not many in my area though and they charge $1.19 for a refill where 7-Eleven only charges either 0.79 or 0.89. I've also been a to few "Why-Not-Stop" stores (like a smaller knock off of WaWa or Sheetz) and they sell the old school "Slush-Puppie" brand ice drinks. Not the same as I remember them though, they look and taste just like Slurpees now when they used to be a little more liquidity and ice based like a watered down snow cone.
Re:But not the last by jeaton · 2007-07-02 02:24 · Score: 1

In a suburb of Pittsburgh where I am from and travel to frequently, there is almost NO 7-Elevens. How can one area have so many and another have almost none? Strange. Because other chains are more prevalent. There are several Pennsylvania based convienence store chaise: Sheetz, Uni-Mart, Co-Go's, Country Fair, and probably others which I'm forgetting. If one were to open a new convenience store, there are many good reasons to choose to franchise a brand which is already common in your region. Advertising, for one, since you will gain benefit from corporate advertising. I often see Sheetz ads. I almost never see 7-11 ads.
Re:But not the last by mcrbids · 2007-07-02 03:57 · Score: 1

Although I doubt you'll read this, I'll try.

I wouldn't suggest that Miller actually changes it's name to Duff, simply that they release a brand of Duff beer, based on Miller or something like that.

Also, if you don't mind me asking, in what episode do you figure that Simpsons "jumped the shark"?

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Re:But not the last by milkman_matt · 2007-07-02 04:30 · Score: 1

Yeah, that seems regional too though, in CA I used to see a lot of 7-11s, but they started disappearing, in Vegas there's one on damned near every street corner, they're -everywhere-..
Re:But not the last by DerekLyons · 2007-07-02 04:33 · Score: 1
Why DOESN'T 7-11 become Kwik-E mart? Nationwide? It would turn the gazillions of shows that will be on independent TV stations and YouTube for the next 30 years into walking, talking, joking advertisements for a nationwide, popular chain! And, it would turn a nationwide chain of convenience stores into a real-life, living, touch-it advertisement for one of the most popular TV show franchises ever!
1. 7-11 is a nationally known brand it it's own right.
2. Rebranding places the fate of the chain in other peoples hands.
3. Within the show, the Kwik-E Mart is rarely shown in a positive light.
4. The Simpsons may be on of the most popular shows ever - but it is already visibly in decline. It's impact on popular culture is vastly diminished from what it was ten years ago.
Re:But not the last by tim_darklighter · 2007-07-02 06:46 · Score: 1

How about renaming all of the Kum & Go stores to Kwik-E-Mart. Right now it's just a "Found Porn" joke name that could use the "Kwik-E-Mart" recognition.

And for that matter, didn't Kum and Go used to be 7-11?
Re:But not the last by drsquare · 2007-07-02 06:52 · Score: 1

They should name their shop after one off TV known for selling food that's fallen on the floor?
Re:But not the last by businessnerd · 2007-07-02 09:14 · Score: 1

Also 7-11 is a well know and generally well thought of brands.
I never exactly thought of 7-11 as a quality brand. But that might be because I live in Wawa country. In the Delaware Valley area of Pennsylvania/NJ/Delaware, if there is a Wawa across the street from a 7-11, 9 out of 10 people will go to the Wawa. In fact, I live a block away from a 7-11 and 2 blocks from a Wawa. Wawa is always packed, 7-11 is always empty. But enough about how great Wawa is. 7-11 has that stereotypical convenience store image. The Kwik-E-Mart on the Simpsons was modeled after one (at least it looks like it). And what do you think of when you imagine a 7-11? Store clerkes who don't speak english. Not particularly clean. Rotting hot-dogs that have been on the rack since Reagan was president. Slurpees/Squishees that are just sugary slurm over ice that rot your teeth and freeze your brain. Pre-made sandwiches that might give you an STD. I could go on.

As far as re-branding as Kwick-E-Mart? Hard to say. The Kwick-E-Mart from the Simpsons embraces all of the horrible stereotypes of 7-11 and ignores any of the good qualities. It could be good for sales in just sort of a novelty, make fun of yourself, kind of way. I certainly wouldn't re-brand the entire chain though. I'd be very interested to see how this works out.

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Re:But not the last by geognerd · 2007-07-02 09:44 · Score: 1

I don't watch The Simpsons and had never heard of Kwik-E-Mart until I heard this story on the radio today. So if 7-11 decided to switch to Kwik-E-Mart, there would be a bunch of people who don't watch The Simpsons going "WTF?" when all the signs and products changed.
Re:But not the last by dangitman · 2007-07-02 10:04 · Score: 1

The Kwick-E-Mart from the Simpsons embraces all of the horrible stereotypes of 7-11 and ignores any of the good qualities.
Not true. The Kwik-E-Mart has Apu. Who wouldn't want to shop in a store run by Apu?

Also, for a time, the Kwik-E-Mart had Frostilicus on display. That's pretty cool. And who else is going to make you an all-syrup Squishee?

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Re:But not the last by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 15:22 · Score: 0

Interesting. Unfortunately, Quickie seems to only cover the parts of Ontario nobody ever goes to (Yes, I'm joking, although those on the 401 probably agree). They do have very few stores, though. 7-11 could easily buy them up.

And Kwik-E-Mart doesn't look ANYTHING like Quickie Convenience. And, apart from the similar sounding first half of the name, it isn't pronounced similarly (Convenience / Mart). And! The cadence between the two is very different. Kwik-(pause)-E vs. Quickie. Very different.

Canada needs more 7-11s (I'm in Canada's 10th largest city and it takes 20 minutes to DRIVE to one) so it'd be great if they DID buy up anything named similarly.

YEs but, any skittlebrow? by Man+in+Spandex · 2007-07-01 19:24 · Score: 5, Funny

Homer Simpson: I'm feeling kind of low, Apu. Got any of that beer that has candy floating in it? You know, Skittlebrau.

Yeah, and... by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 19:25 · Score: 2, Funny

...I wrote "Duff" on the side of a Budweiser can once.

This is a first, and you're making insipid comments to karma whore. I'm calling shenanigans.

Let's go for full reality by geoff+lane · 2007-07-01 19:28 · Score: 4, Funny

Oh, I'm totally going to hold one up.

Re:Let's go for full reality by Aranykai · 2007-07-01 19:35 · Score: 1

Is it a crime if you use a gun with a 'cartoon appearance'? Or does it then become a 'cartoon crime'?

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Re:Let's go for full reality by TurboStar · 2007-07-01 20:20 · Score: 4, Funny

And I'll be there with the "HA HA" when you get busted.
Re:Let's go for full reality by Bluesman · 2007-07-01 20:28 · Score: 1

Please to be using nylon rope, sir!

I will have none of that chafing rope in my store.

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Re:Let's go for full reality by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 00:47 · Score: 0

"This is totally a gun ..."
Re:Let's go for full reality by anilg · 2007-07-02 01:38 · Score: 1

Funny? Haha's a perfectly cromulent response..

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Re:Let's go for full reality by feedmetrolls · 2007-07-02 10:51 · Score: 0

Apu: Can we get a better police force? I got shot five times last week, and as a result I almost had to miss work.

Chief Wiggum: Baby.

[Or this one]

Marge: Lots of people have reasons for shooting Apu. It's just a hundred dollar fine now.

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Re:Let's go for full reality by caffiend666 · 2007-07-02 13:52 · Score: 1

I wouldn't recommend it. The one in Dallas has a security guard. Never seen a security guard at a 7/11 before. Must be some secret-plan Kwik-E-Mart security guard who was in some simpson's episode I never saw. One where they killed people and you learned what the hot dogs really are made of....

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Re:Let's go for full reality by BlindSpot · 2007-07-03 05:26 · Score: 1

And I'll be there with the "HA HA" when you get busted.

Yeah but it's just a $50 fine now...

Winnipeg? by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 19:36 · Score: 0

Where the hell is the Winnipeg location? Winnipeg is the Slurpee capital of the world. They deserve any sort of marketing scheme that 7/11 has.

Silly Customer! by pecosdave · 2007-07-01 19:36 · Score: 1

You can not hurt the Twinkie!

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Curry by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 19:42 · Score: 0

Do they only allow Indians to work at the stores?

Bah by hcdejong · 2007-07-01 19:57 · Score: 1

Sissies, selling cola and other mundane items, and only changing the packaging. I want Soylent Green! Acme Earthquake pills! Romulan ale!

Re:Bah by greg1104 · 2007-07-01 20:27 · Score: 1

Sorry, wrong franchise. If you want Romulan ale, you need to visit Quark's Bar at "The Star Trek Experience" in the Las Vegas Hilton.

Whats next? by ghoul · 2007-07-01 20:03 · Score: 1

Speaking of life following America movies (I hesitate to use the word art for what Hollywood produces...) whats next? Will we have a a US President embark on a false war to solve his domestic problems ala Dogs of War... Wait that already happened didnt it? Never Mind

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Re:Whats next? by Seumas · 2007-07-01 20:09 · Score: 1

Yes, the movie was called Wag the Dog and it was based on Bill Clinton.
Re:Whats next? by Quiet_Desperation · 2007-07-01 20:11 · Score: 1

I think you mean Wag the Dog? Dogs Of War had Christopher Walken overthrowing the government of some third world country using some really wicked guns.
Re:Whats next? by ghoul · 2007-07-01 20:40 · Score: 1

Yeah thats the one. All the crap Hollywood turns out kind of tends to run together.

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Re:Whats next? by SEE · 2007-07-01 21:07 · Score: 1

Ah, yes, good ol' Operation Desert Faux: "The four-day bombing campaign occurred at the same time the U.S. House of Representatives was conducting the impeachment hearing of President Clinton."
Re:Whats next? by dbIII · 2007-07-02 02:17 · Score: 1

That happens a lot. The rabid Israeli right did the same thing in Lebanon twice and it didn't really keep them in power either time. The USSR did it in Afganistan as their empire was falling apart and that didn't help much either.
Re:Whats next? by Quiet_Desperation · 2007-07-03 04:05 · Score: 1

Oh, I dunno... Dogs Of War was sort of a cool little movie.

What, no beer? by laejoh · 2007-07-01 20:10 · Score: 1, Funny

D'oh!

No beer and no TV makes Homer something something...

Re:What, no beer? by therufus · 2007-07-02 00:51 · Score: 2, Funny

No beer and no TV makes Homer something something... Go crazy?

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Re:What, no beer? by AdamWeeden · 2007-07-02 01:08 · Score: 2, Funny

Go crazy?
Don't mind if I do!

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Re:What, no beer? by paperdiesel · 2007-07-02 04:20 · Score: 1, Funny

WaaaaBlablahlbalblahbluhbluhbla weh weh hoo hoo hoo hoo omp ump aablublublubluh

(no way I can miss with this one)
Re:What, no beer? by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 12:49 · Score: 0

A Simpsons quote is offtopic on a story about The Simpsons? For shame.

5minutes parking by holywarrior21c · 2007-07-01 20:15 · Score: 0

violators will be executed.... is it in texas?

WTF? by Quiet_Desperation · 2007-07-01 20:15 · Score: 1

Wag the Dog was done before the Clinton scandals and subsequent military actions.

The movie was based on a book that was *explicitly* about the first President Bush and the Gulf War.

Re:WTF? by TodMinuit · 2007-07-01 20:28 · Score: 1

Kids, kids: You're both wrong! Clinton saw the movie and liked it so much, he decided to emulate it.

Read his autobiography!

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Re:WTF? by Seumas · 2007-07-01 20:30 · Score: 1

Somehow my brain mixed Wag the Dog with Primary Colors.

However, the movie itself involved a president going to war to divert attention from a sex scandal. The movie came out years after Paula Jones filed in court and after Monica Lewinsky was already in the news. Regardless of what the BOOK was about, the MOVIE had a striking resemblance to events that the then-current president was embroiled in.

Ummm... Portland, Oregon? by TurboStar · 2007-07-01 20:18 · Score: 1

For those of you who weren't aware, most of the simpson characters are named after streets in Portland, Oregon. Where's our Kwik E Mart? On second thought, after looking at the pictures, I don't want it here. It sounded like a really fun idea. Too bad nobody had the backbone abort those stand-up characters things, whatever they're called. That's what ruined the fantasy for me.

Re:Ummm... Portland, Oregon? by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 22:52 · Score: 0

"Where's our Kwik E Mart?"

well, its on the corner of Snake st and Wille st, just down the block from Patti& & Selma ave. and Side Show Bob blvd.... i think, or maybe its Krusty dr. and Apu ln. i forget now. ...streets in portland, please.
Re:Ummm... Portland, Oregon? by TurboStar · 2007-07-02 06:26 · Score: 1

Google it up ACs, there's plenty of references. Let me get you started... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Simpsons_ name_origins
Re:Ummm... Portland, Oregon? by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 15:20 · Score: 0

its understood that they're places from his hometown, but they aren't exactly unique, just as the city name Springfield. The names as Apu N. and Snake and such are not. You sound like an asshole saying "for those who aren't aware...." when MOST of the characters are not.

Partial conversions at other stores by greg1104 · 2007-07-01 20:20 · Score: 1

The 7-11s near me have been getting various levels of the Kwik-E-Mart treatment, so even if yours isn't on the list it's worth checking out what subset you might have. I was so psyched to be drinking of a real Squishee cup, with an Apu straw, while walking out of the store with a 6-pack of Buzz Cola and some Krusty-O's today.

Quickie-mart by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 20:29 · Score: 0

Is it just me or does that sound like quickie-mart?

Re:Quickie-mart by Seumas · 2007-07-01 20:32 · Score: 1, Funny

Obviously, you've never shopped at a Kum & Go.
Re:Quickie-mart by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 21:23 · Score: 0

nope.. only the local Gulp & Blow.

Riiight... by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 20:29 · Score: 0

'The Fox/7-Eleven deal is an example of a practice called reverse product placement.

"reverse-product placement" is an example of a practice called "re-branding a long-known marketing technique for free publicity from a lazy press".

WTF? Where's the angle? by saintm · 2007-07-01 20:35 · Score: 3, Funny

I demand this story is changed to add in some sort of link to the iPhone.

It sticks out like a sore thumb without one.

Re:WTF? Where's the angle? by neonmonk · 2007-07-01 21:33 · Score: 2, Informative

Insightful!? The mods are on crack! ..Or maybe they're viewing Slashdot through a tiny screen iPhone.

Re:list of locations by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 20:39 · Score: 0

Oh the deep, deep irony.

NOT the first time it's happened by ajs318 · 2007-07-01 20:41 · Score: 3, Interesting

Actually, the first time this happened was in the UK.

Way back in 1992 or 1993 or thereabouts (sometime between Tracey Langton going upstairs to get a book and coming back down following an apparent head transplant), there was a fictitious supermarket called "Bettabuy" in Coronation Street, managed by Reg Holdsworth. The scenes were filmed on location in a branch of Morrisons. Morrisons launched a range of "economy" products (you know; the ones that are packaged to look like UN disaster relief, in the hope that you'll find a few extra pennies to rub together and buy something that doesn't mark you out to the checkout operator and all the other customers in the store as either a miser or a pov) under the name "Bettabuy" in honour of this.

It somehow managed to slip under the radar (product placement is illegal on British telly, even on the stations which accept advertisements; quiz shows are not allowed to announce the names of the sponsors of their prizes, and even mentioning specific brand names is frowned upon) probably because the product being advertised was one that people would actively avoid if given the choice.

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Re:NOT the first time it's happened by r3m0t · 2007-07-01 21:25 · Score: 1

There's plenty of product placement on british telly, even on BBC shows (which get free props instead of money).
Re:NOT the first time it's happened by Winckle · 2007-07-01 22:13 · Score: 1

There was a rule on the BBC against product placement until recently, I still don't think they do it for money, but in the old days, saya comedian was pretending to be drunk, he would have a label-less whiskey bottle, etc.

El Barto... by mingle · 2007-07-01 21:01 · Score: 1

I wonder how long it'll take for someone to swipe the Bart and Milhouse figures from above the front door? I bet they'd go for a packet on eBay! :-)

Krusty-branded goods already exist by Ed+Avis · 2007-07-01 21:05 · Score: 3, Informative

A few years back there was a Krusty Kola in real life, with the slogan 'nine out of ten kids can't tell the difference!'. It wasn't a commercial success, perhaps because its deliberately sick-looking yellow-green colour was too much for most children to handle...

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Re:Krusty-branded goods already exist by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 00:40 · Score: 0

kinda like Mountain Dew?
Re:Krusty-branded goods already exist by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 03:13 · Score: 0

No, Krusty Kola was better than crab juice.

Authenticity? by riker1384 · 2007-07-01 21:07 · Score: 5, Funny

Are they going so far as including the expired, re-labled milk, and band-aids on the hot dogs?

Re:Authenticity? by NetFusion · 2007-07-02 02:20 · Score: 1

No need, they do that already.

Will Kwik-E-Marts now be banned from the cartoon ? by MrFenty · 2007-07-01 21:09 · Score: 2, Interesting

They may have shot themselves it the foot on this one. Dunno about the US, but here in the UK we have strict rules about product placement, particularly in programs aimed at children. Now that they've made all these products real, would they be banned from showing them in the show, in the same way thay they cannot show real beers / colas / etc ?

Are the Simpsons yet another stupid TV series? by tmk · 2007-07-01 21:46 · Score: 0

The Kwik-E-Mart was an satire on Walmarts and Co. They food is overpriced and unhealthy, sometimes it is poisonous. Employees and customers are treated extremely bad and the management is incompetent. To eat Krusty'O cereals is a good way to die.

Have the Simpsons changed from satire to a hollow leftover?

Re:Are the Simpsons yet another stupid TV series? by tgd · 2007-07-02 00:04 · Score: 2, Insightful

Sprawl-Mart is the dig on Wal-Mart.

See the similarity?
Re:Are the Simpsons yet another stupid TV series? by jlf278 · 2007-07-02 03:48 · Score: 1

"The Kwik-E-Mart was an satire on Walmarts and Co. They food is overpriced and unhealthy, sometimes it is poisonous." What are you smoking? Kwik-E-Mart is a small convenience store, hence the name. They do not sell clothing or electronics, just items you would find in , gee, I don't know, a 7-11 ?!?! Old rotating hot dogs, junk food, cereal, magazines, condoms, slurpies, lottery tickets, stereotypical Indian family owners/employees. Have you ever been to a 7-11 or a Wal-Mart? Or ever watched the Simpsons?
Re:Are the Simpsons yet another stupid TV series? by tmk · 2007-07-02 04:00 · Score: 1

Have you ever been to a 7-11 or a Wal-Mart?
No.

snot-rag? by PurPaBOO · 2007-07-01 21:54 · Score: 1

A snot-rag is surely a handkerchief rather than child?

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Re:snot-rag? by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 05:57 · Score: 0

You are correct. GP used it in wrong context.

Duff beer by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 22:03 · Score: 2, Interesting

What does the movie being PG-13 have to do with being able to sell Duff related beer?

I saw this by Datamonstar · 2007-07-01 22:22 · Score: 2, Funny

The other day I bought a slurpee er.. squishiee and realized that the cup actually said "Squishiee" on it. First I thought Imy sleepy eyes were playing tricks on me, but nope, it was there and I just HAD to sing the song. Who needs a Guik-E-Mart? I doooooooo!!!

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Slashdot Now Owned by 7-11, Fox and MPAA! by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 22:27 · Score: 0

Since Slashdot now participates in advertising, product placement, and movie promotions!

Okay okay by Layth · 2007-07-01 22:38 · Score: 1

Okay Okay.. But where can I get my Partially Gelatinated, Non-dairy Gum-based Beverages? Obviously WaWa and their $2.49 smoothies, $1.99 shakes are still reigning supreme. post script - while I think the mart idea is cool on the surface, they went WAY overboard with all the characters plastered everywhere. DO NOT WANT

Slashdot: News for Nerds. Stuff that matters. by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 22:39 · Score: 0

^Needs the rider 'Drivel about irrelevant crap'.

My money says Springfield is in Illinois... by SpzToid · 2007-07-01 22:51 · Score: 1

My money says Springfield is in Illinois, because Shelbyville, Illinois is only 75 miles away according to Google.

Although some might argue that Indiana is correct, with the distance between Springfield and Shelbyville being 239 miles .

Shelbyville is always the local rival of course

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Squishy bender by thepacketmaster · 2007-07-01 22:58 · Score: 1

How long before someone asks for an all-syrup squishy and goes to join the Junior Campers.

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Kwik-E Marts are not Walmarts. by Firethorn · 2007-07-01 23:08 · Score: 2, Insightful

Uh... I'd tend to say that Kwik-Es has far more in common with 7-11's and other gas station convienence stores than they do with a supersized box store such as walmart. Small, overpriced, with an extremely limited selection of a somewhat wide variety of goods.

Krusty products are availabe in stores other than the Kwik-Es.

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My fault by tmk · 2007-07-01 23:15 · Score: 1

Uh... I'd tend to say that Kwik-Es has far more in common with 7-11's and other gas station convienence stores than they do with a supersized box store such as walmart.

You are right. I don't live in the United States and mixed the names up.

flagrant false advertising by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 23:17 · Score: 0

Any chance we'll start seeing "Stoner's Pot Palace" stores?

Re:Will Kwik-E-Marts now be banned from the cartoo by EveryNickIsTaken · 2007-07-01 23:38 · Score: 4, Insightful

Uh, no. In fact, most cartoon shows are created nowadays solely for the subsequent merchandising possibilities.

banned! by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-01 23:46 · Score: 0

Nah, they'll be able to continue featuring product placements (particularly on imaginary brands and ficticious companies the show creators own) for this program and other series aimed primarily at adults. It's one of the few remaining freedoms the seemingly-fascist USA still enjoys over seemingly-incredibly-fascist UK.

Ban the Kwik-E-Mart or the terrorists will win.

Ob. Simpsons Reference. by lewko · 2007-07-02 00:10 · Score: 1

Best. Promotion. Ever.
I for one welcome our new 7-11 stores.
Woohoo.
D'oh.

I think that about does it. Thank you, come again.

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No Duff beer? by bconway · 2007-07-02 00:31 · Score: 1

This one doesn't seem to have a problem stocking others, though.

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Don't Laugh..... by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 00:32 · Score: 0

We have based our foreign policy, and military development, on films and cartoons for quite some time now.

The whole Star Wars defence system, and the development of lasers was based on the idea of 1950s ray guns. And our key military strategy seems to be: "Kill the Baddies, then ride off into the sunset leaving peace and happiness behind".

Too bad the real world is different. Those lasers looked quite good!

Nahasapeemapetilon Avenue in Portland, Oregon? by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 00:32 · Score: 0

You're kidding, right... do you REALLY have a Nahasapeemapetilon Avenue?

Doh! Its probably Michigan! by SpzToid · 2007-07-02 00:51 · Score: 2, Interesting

Doh! There's also a Shelbyville and a Springfield in Michigan! And they are only 50 miles apart.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&sad dr=Springfield,+MI&daddr=Shelbyville,+Allegan,+Mic higan,+United+States&sll=41.197365,-87.639245&sspn =5.496636,10.283203&ie=UTF8&z=10&om=1

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Re:Doh! Its probably Michigan! by Mystek · 2007-07-03 06:23 · Score: 1

Well, Bill Morrison (one of the creators of the Simpsons and Futurama) has family in Michigan. His wife and in-laws are from the southeast Michigan area so there might be some validity to Springfield being in Michigan although I always felt that it was Illinois to be honest.

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Ice cream pies by genner · 2007-07-02 01:02 · Score: 1

Do they have that ice cream with the minature pies on top?

How to cash in on a satire by Rob+T+Firefly · 2007-07-02 01:02 · Score: 1

Actually, you have a point. The Kwik-E-Mart was a freaking parody of 7-11, takingthe piss out of all the cliche' complaints about it. The place is dirty, the food is made of dubious ingredients, the proprietor is a stereotype East Indian, it's a lousy place to work if you don't want to get shot, etc. Having the real thing embrace the name and image of the parody completely takes the wind out of the parody's sails. It's as if the real President Bush voiced the Bush parody in that "Little Bush" cartoon.

I haven't paid much attention to "The Simpsons" in years, but this makes me wonder if they haven't finally strapped on the leather jacket and waterskis.

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Re:How to cash in on a satire by russotto · 2007-07-02 02:18 · Score: 4, Funny

What 7-11 finally realized is that Kwik-E-Mart is not really a parody. It's an entirely realistic portrayal. So why not take advantage of it?
Re:How to cash in on a satire by tmk · 2007-07-02 04:03 · Score: 1

So why don't the customers care? It's like watching the Daily Show and voting Bush.

Canadian store location? by Yvan256 · 2007-07-02 01:04 · Score: 3, Funny

That's when the exteriors of 11 U.S. stores and one in Canada were flocked in industrial foam and given new signs to replicate the animated look of Kwik-E-Marts.

The U.S. locations where a 7-Eleven store was transformed into a Kwik-E-Mart are New York City; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Burbank, Calif.; Los Angeles; Henderson, Nev.; Orlando, Fla.; Mountain View, Calif.; Seattle; and Bladensburg, Md.

Oh yeah, no need to tell us the location of the Canadian store because, you know, all we have to do is ask Steve. He lives in Canada, and it's such a small place that everybody knows about everything.

Re:Canadian store location? by Al+Al+Cool+J · 2007-07-02 02:11 · Score: 2, Informative

1198 Landsdowne St, Coquitlam, BC according to 7-eleven.com

Thank you, come again
Re:Canadian store location? by Al+Al+Cool+J · 2007-07-02 02:21 · Score: 1

Actually, it's 1198 Lansdowne Drive at Guillford Way. North of the Barnet Highway. I've been to that 7-11. Its storefront faces Guillford.
Re:Canadian store location? by Atragon · 2007-07-02 02:25 · Score: 1

Oh yeah, no need to tell us the location of the Canadian store because, you know, all we have to do is ask Steve. He lives in Canada, and it's such a small place that everybody knows about everything. Actually, you should really ask Tom, Steve is on vacation.
Re:Canadian store location? by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 15:43 · Score: 0

I have Krusty O's and Buzz Cola from this location, and pics too..... :DB
Re:Canadian store location? by Braino420 · 2007-07-03 03:16 · Score: 1

Oh yeah, no need to tell us the location of the Canadian store because, you know, all we have to do is ask Steve. He lives in Canada, and it's such a small place that everybody knows about everything.
To go anywhere in Canada, you just follow the only road. There's only one road in Canada. We call it the Road, the only road. Hip-hip, hooray, let's hear it for our Road.

disclaimer: I am not actually from Canadia

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Oh no! by DoofusOfDeath · 2007-07-02 01:18 · Score: 1

Aaaghhh!!! Shark-jumping!

Re:Will Kwik-E-Marts now be banned from the cartoo by bigbigbison · 2007-07-02 01:29 · Score: 1

The only rule about product placement in the USA is the more the better. Any time on any US show you see a brand name the chances are great that they were paid to put it in.

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omg? by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 01:36 · Score: 0

oh my god!! I can't believe you modded this guy down!

What he said totally makes sense.

(I) Kwik-E-Mart is run by Apu
(II) Apu is Indian
(III) Indians are difficult for many Americans to understand
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Kwik-E-Mart workers are difficult to understand.

I can see why one would be concerned about needing an interpretor. But, on the other hand, if all you are doing is purchasing a squishy, you don't need to talk to the guy.
So, you probably won't need an interpretor but you WILL need an oxygen mask or something to plug your nose when you get anywhere near the clerk.

Re:Racist promotion by Overzeetop · 2007-07-02 01:38 · Score: 2, Interesting

It is. And it wouldn't be funny, except at some time in our lives, we have all encountered someone like Apu. And, I'll admit, I accept any offense given my the stereotype as retribution for the economics TA I had in college ("I am not believing that you have all failed this exam so badly!").

There are stereotypes everywhere in comedy - if you don't like it, don't watch. It's not like anybody really comes out looking good in the Simpsons. Except maybe Lisa, but nobody makes fun of smart, well adjusted girls. Except other girls, of course, and that's not the Simpson's demographic, afaict.

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No Video games or pinball games at the stores by Joe+The+Dragon · 2007-07-02 01:42 · Score: 1

The Kwik-E-Mart in Simpsons has them and they can at lest put the Simpsons game and the pinball games in them.

Re:No Video games or pinball games at the stores by FusionDragon2099 · 2007-07-02 02:45 · Score: 1

A few 7-11's have arcade games. I know the one in my town used to have one a couple years ago.

Duff Sunday by DogAlmity · 2007-07-02 02:01 · Score: 1

There was a pub in Galway called The Drum that used to have "Duff Sunday". Sunday nights they'd show Simpsons episodes on a big projector screen, sell cheap pints of Duff(really Carlsberg) and Flaming Homers(a fuzzy navel with a sparkler). They still do it for all I know, but I haven't been through Galway in a few years.

Lost all integrity? by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 02:04 · Score: 0

So is this the sign that Groening and the Simpsons' creators have lost all artistic integrity?

And what does "Since the film is PG-13, no Duff beer will be available in the stores" mean? Are 13 year olds not supposed to know that beer exists anymore? Is this like all the alcohol-brand websites that insist you can't even read about their product until you're 21?

Anyone remember? by jordan314 · 2007-07-02 02:08 · Score: 0

Anyone remember when people were upset at the stereotypes Apu was based on, and Matt Groening and others said, "what are you talking about? Apu's not Indian, he's not anything, and the Kwik-e-mart is not a real place?" And then they had all those episodes where Apu was indeed Indian, and now the Kwik-e-mart admittedly the same thing as a 7-11? I do.

Damn! by jfekendall · 2007-07-02 02:10 · Score: 1

None in Ohio!

So... by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 02:12 · Score: 0

If I dress as Krusty the Clown and walk into one, do I get a free copy of "Gigantic asses?"

Helping out a fellow /.-er by kaizendojo · 2007-07-02 02:15 · Score: 2, Interesting

One of my earliest mentors in OSS, Perl hacking, and the guy who tuyrned me onto Slashdot, etc. owns the domain spfld.com. His name is (FOR REAL) Apu and he has (FOR REAL) a brother named Sanjay, he lives in (FOR REAL) Springfield, NJ not far from the (FOR REAL) Kwik-Stop convenience store. Yes, it is in fact destiny!
He's a great human being, volunteering his time as a Rescue Squad Captain, donating his talents to schools and such and was even a volunteer at 9/11 - truly a guy who deserves a helping hand from us! Anyway, there's a contest open to all the Springfields in the US and I'm wondering if fellow dotters could help my buddy out? Here's his email below:
Hi,
You may have heard that the Simpson's Movie is coming out this summer. It will open nationwide on July 27th. But, on July 26th, the movie will premiere in Springfield.
Fox invited 14 of the 71 Springfields from across the U.S. to compete to be the one that hosts the premiere. And, yes, because we are the only true Springfield, we are going to win (with your help). Please vote - early and often - and then get your friends and family and their friends and family to vote too.... Springfield, New Jersey!
The contest site: http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/simpsons-conte st.htm
Media coverage of our entry: http://www.spfld.com/spfld.html#Simpsons
"Thank you. Come again."
-- Apu http://www.spfld.com/
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Thanks for reading and hope you'll vote for the REAL Apu in the REAL Sprignfield !

Albuquerque??? by noSignal · 2007-07-02 02:18 · Score: 1

They should have put one across the street from the Lab. http://www.albuquerquebaseball.com/

That would be classic: stopping at the Kwik-E-Mart on the way to the game.
(http://www.thesimpsons.com/episode_guide/1 215.htm)

Idiots, Make them in Springfield.... by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 02:25 · Score: 0

how hard is it to figure out?

Re:Idiots, Make them in Springfield.... by Mercano · 2007-07-02 06:19 · Score: 1

All of them!

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Re:Will Kwik-E-Marts now be banned from the cartoo by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 02:31 · Score: 0

I'd be surprised if the UK law applies to products that aren't available in the UK. But it's not like the Simpson's haven't had products before...

Homer Simpson: Now what do you have to wash that awful taste out of my mouth?
Vendor at the World Trade Center: Mountain Dew or crab juice.
Homer Simpson: Blecch! Ew! Sheesh! I'll take a crab juice.

Or there's always Tuborg, the beer of Danish kings.

this would REALLY change the day by Kvasio · 2007-07-02 02:32 · Score: 2, Funny

So what?

I'm waiting till Futurama's "Bachelor Chow" bags get shipped to my door.

Re:Will Kwik-E-Marts now be banned from the cartoo by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 02:42 · Score: 0

If so British networks have some serious issues with Japan...

Springfield VA by Isaac-Lew · 2007-07-02 02:44 · Score: 1

Any reason why Springfield VA wasn't nominated? The mall there has the www.springfieldmall.com website, & in the mall there's 2 movie theaters.

Re:Springfield VA by kaizendojo · 2007-07-02 03:08 · Score: 1

There's a Springfield in every state in the US, only a few were chosen fromthe entries submitted. So either VA didn't enter or their entry wasn't good enough, I guess.

Finally! by __aajfby9338 · 2007-07-02 03:03 · Score: 1

I can get a can of Wadded Beef and some Corn Nog!

I am sorry, Mr. Homer by Dorceon · 2007-07-02 03:59 · Score: 1

but no such product exists. You must have just dreamed it up.

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Re:I am sorry, Mr. Homer by dangitman · 2007-07-02 12:00 · Score: 1

Mr Simpson, A Mounds bar is not a sprinkle. A Twizzler is not a sprinkle. A Jolly Rancher is not a sprinkle, sir. Perhaps in Shangra-la they are, but not here.

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I wonder... by LooseChanj · 2007-07-02 04:03 · Score: 1

Are they giving clerks indian accent lessons?

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Just a tip... by MobileTatsu-NJG · 2007-07-02 04:29 · Score: 1

Don't eat the hotdogs!

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Re:Racist promotion by gymell · 2007-07-02 05:23 · Score: 2, Insightful

Yeah, funny how nobody gets upset about all the white-guy stereotypes on the show - Homer, a fat lazy stupid slob, the doughnut-eating police chief (with pig-like upturned nose), the evil corporate boss, the corrupt politician mayor of the town, the quack doctor, televangelist ... guess they're funny until it hits too close to home, eh?

Old news. by vinividivici · 2007-07-02 06:00 · Score: 1

Old news is old.

Re:Racist promotion by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 06:35 · Score: 0

Reminds me of a linear algebra TA I had in college. He actually said once, "I want you all to get full credit. So why don't you?".

IIRC, he was Chinese, though, not Indian.

Re:Racist promotion by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 06:37 · Score: 0

ORLY? Or are they cop, boss and politician stereotypes?

Apu is the ONLY ethnic stereotype on that show about a small minority - the Irish have long since integrated. That the original post was modded flamebait reinforces that you guys are just blind to it.

Re:Racist promotion by Overzeetop · 2007-07-02 06:50 · Score: 1

It's mostly not-funny to those who don't fit the stereotype, but want to get out from under said stereotype. I'm an engineer, and we take our digs along with the rest. It doesn't bother me because I know I'm not "one of them," but I do know a lot of engineers who are genuinely offended by engineer stereotypes. They usually think a bit too much about what other people think of them, and have what I would consider a lower-than-average sense of humor. I was probably a bit like that when I was younger. Today, I can say that one of my favorite movies is Undercover Brother - if you can laugh at the stereotypes there, you never have to worry about the Simpsons. Now Southpark, otoh... which reminds me - my first thought about the Kwik E Marts was that I sure as hell wouldn't want to walk into a store and see Salty Chocolate Balls anywhere on the shelves. *shiver*

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Re:Will Kwik-E-Marts now be banned from the cartoo by servognome · 2007-07-02 07:00 · Score: 1

Uh, no. In fact, most cartoon shows are created nowadays solely for the subsequent merchandising possibilities.

Nowadays? Over 20 years ago we had the famed 30min toy commercial. All that's changed is the shows have gone from plastic action figures to collectable card games.
I can't believe I just said "over 20 years ago"... sigh, I'm old, next thing you know they'll start recreating more "grown up" versions of my childhood cartoons to capitalize on the nostalgia.

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Re:Racist promotion by LordGlenn · 2007-07-02 08:08 · Score: 1

I'd comment but I'm not a minority of any sort, so:

Re:Racist promotion by LordGlenn · 2007-07-02 08:18 · Score: 1

link was cut off: http://www.pickledpolitics.com/archives/52

true story by recharged95 · 2007-07-02 08:35 · Score: 1

Just saw one and was like WTF? And a camera crew in front. I thought the 7-11 changed ownership...

Apu by IwantToKeepAnon · 2007-07-02 08:59 · Score: 0

Sir, your gargantuan cone is making a mockery of our self-serve policy!

LOL.

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Duh.. its obvious by Anonymous Coward · 2007-07-02 09:17 · Score: 0

That the simpsons stole 7-11 for their 'qwick e mart'..

Its the simpons that should be giving respect and using 7-11 in their films..

slashtards

Seattle Location by UnrealisticWhample · 2007-07-02 09:38 · Score: 1

The Seattle location is in Belltown at 5th and Denny. It's right across from my work and I generally stop in for a drink in the morning. The exterior was more annoying than anything but I did think the six packs of Buzz were pretty neat looking. Also, I dug the uniform shirts. The location makes sense because all the touristy gawkers already horde through there taking pictures of the Space Needle.

Re:Will Kwik-E-Marts now be banned from the cartoo by handsomepete · 2007-07-02 09:40 · Score: 1

A perfect example:

Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos

Their weapons in the cartoon appeared to be based off of action figure weapons (they looked yellow and plasticy?). Chuck Norris' cartoon persona frequently changed outfits to allow for additional versions of his figure to be sold. Also, Super Ninja clearly had kung-fu grip.

Re:Racist promotion by dangitman · 2007-07-02 11:58 · Score: 1

Yeah, funny how nobody gets upset about all the white-guy stereotypes on the show

Whiney white guys on internet message boards seem to spend plenty of time getting upset about it. In my lifetime, as a Simpsons fan, I've probably only seen a couple of complaints about Apu or other foreigners being racist. But I've seen scores of white guys complaining about fat white guy stereotypes, and how nobody ever complains about them. I've also seen nearly as many complaints from Bible-belters about Ned Flanders and the portrayal of Christianity.

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Snake Prank by XPulga · 2007-07-02 13:47 · Score: 1

I can barely wait until someone performs the best criminal prank ever:

1. Wear a Snake mask
2. Rob the Kwik-E-Mart
3. Profit!!!!!

Re:Racist promotion by turing_m · 2007-07-02 13:53 · Score: 1

"There are stereotypes everywhere in comedy - if you don't like it, don't watch. It's not like anybody really comes out looking good in the Simpsons. Except maybe Lisa, but nobody makes fun of smart, well adjusted girls."

The Simpsons is letter perfect multicultural propaganda, mostly unlike any town in America.

You've got your (rare enough to be almost mythical) sympathetic Black doctor, who is the only competent physician in the town. Lisa's saxophone teacher also comes out looking pretty good.

It only follows that their idea of a "well adjusted" White girl is one who associates the idea of having lots of children with stupid White southerners, follows an Indian religion, believes in the US political system (and would hate to have a weapon in the house that might someday protect her family against that same corrupt system), and will probably grow up a lesbian. So of course, she is rarely made the butt of jokes.

Of course, intelligent White guys in the show are primarily depicted as unattractive to females, homosexual or evil. E.g. Professor Frink, Comic Store guy, Smithers, Mr Burns, Martin, Principal Skinner, mayor Quimby.

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re: Salty Chocolate Balls by bobbozzo · 2007-07-02 19:18 · Score: 1

You probably don't want to know this, but they do exist, with names such as "chocolate-covered pretzel balls".

They're edible if you can keep the connotations out of your head.

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Flanders is good. by phorm · 2007-07-03 04:08 · Score: 1

I've also seen nearly as many complaints from Bible-belters about Ned Flanders and the portrayal of Christianity

I almost wish more Christians *were* like Ned. Yes, his character definitely reaches from the area of devoted to obsessive, but personality-wise he has been very accepting of others and in general displayed the good side of the religion quite well. I don't even have cable nowadays, so I don't watch the Simpsons often, but when I was younger I was a regular viewer. Ned was always the slightly nutty, but genuinely nice, do-your-best, accept-others type individual. Despite his own strong beliefs he never did seem to look down on other religious, although he (and his family) stuck to his own personally.

Ned sounds like a nice type of guy to have as a neighbour. Somewhat like a cross between Wilson (Home Improvement) and a very religious Brady-Bunch. Perhaps the Belters should look more at Flanders as a rolemodel of acceptance and devotion.

Re:Flanders is good. by dangitman · 2007-07-03 09:43 · Score: 1

Yeah, Ned's a nice guy and a good Christian. But that's only because of the University of Minnesota Spankological Protocol.

Perhaps the Belters should look more at Flanders as a rolemodel of acceptance and devotion.
To be fair, some of them do. There are Ned Flanders fan clubs and lookalike competitions in some church community. But there are also those Christians who are offended, particularly in the early days. Do you remember the outrage when the Simpsons first came out? It was totally nuts. Looking back on those early episodes, they are so innocent. It's hard to believe that there was so much outrage in America over a cartoon, but it happened. I think the younger generation of Christians "get it" and embrace things like the Simpsons.

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Good times by americamatrix · 2007-07-03 09:32 · Score: 0

I went yesterday morning into the Kwik-E-Mart in NYC.
They were handing out the pink donuts !
They even had Krusty O's and Buzz Cola!!
We'll have to see how they taste as I bought both Buzz Cola and Krusty O's.

Hahaha, I felt like I was in the cartoon yesterday, it was really a good time, If you love the Simpsons, you should DEF go :)

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