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Pezhead Monthly
January 2002

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Spring Loaded: A Message from the Editor top of page | cover page

As the song goes, "Another year over, and a new one just begun." I have to say that, despite a year filled with unprecedented national and global tragedy, 2001 was also a great year to be a Pezhead.

For me, the fruits of this past year are obvious and many. Mere days before it was underway, I learned of the Pezamania 11 convention just hours away from me. I quickly made plans to attend this, my first convention. When I arrived I was amazed at the world of Pez in which I found myself. I met many wonderful, kind, and interesting people, saw more Pez than I ever thought possible, and added more than a few things to my collection. I also joined PEZheads online (www.pezlist.com), quickly discovering its worth as a valuable resource for Pez collectors and enthusiasts. Among the Pez items I acquired in 2001 were the Pokemon dispensers, a 1970s orange candy shooter, and the official Pez Halloween costume (worth it for the hat alone).

And, of course, 2001 brought about the debut of Pezhead Monthly, largely because of Pezamania 11. I have very much enjoyed exploring the world of Pez in this newsletter through interviews, poetry, almost-quotes, and other literary devices. I look forward to continuing this journey in 2002. Possibilities for next year include a Pez Poetry Slam and a Pez Photo Gallery, among others. I'd also like to expand the size of this newsletter, perhaps with the help of some new contributors.

"Another year over, and a new one just begun." This year starts out with a bang for Pezhead Monthly; we've got a great issue for you. There's a recap of 2001, with a Pez perspective of course. There are also some Pez palindromes to ring in the palindrome that is this new year. Rounding out the issue are returning pieces including Pez Poetry, the Pez Almost-Quote of the Month, Five Questions, and the Month in Pez.

On behalf of everyone at Pezhead Monthly (which, currently, is only myself), I wish you a happy, safe, and fun New Year. May your Pez dispenser never be empty.

Joe Durrant
Editor, Pezhead Monthly
joe@pezheadmonthly.com

 

2001: The Year in Pez top of page | cover page

Looking back on the year that was 2001, we can see that Pez played no small part. Join me, if you will, in this stroll down memory lane.

January 6, 2001: It's official: George Bush is the next U.S. president. To appease a harshly divided nation after a two-month long election dispute, Bush offers to lead all 250 million Americans in the largest ever Pez Dance of Joy.

2001: The Year in Pez February 6, 2001: Actors Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman separate. Cruise enjoyed taking his Pez dispensers out of the package, while Kidman liked to keep hers mint on card. Their separation was indeed inevitable.

March 2, 2001: Magician David Copperfield collapses during rehearsal for his network TV special. Apparently his inability to cause Pez to disappear from pop culture's radar was too much for him to bear.

April 17, 2001: Someone, somewhere, received his or her first Pez dispenser today. It's a small world after all.

May 23, 2001: Senator Jim Jeffords decides to leave the Republican Party. He cites as a major reason for this decision President Bush's refusal to allow him to participate via videoconference in January's nationwide Pez Dance of Joy.

June 26, 2001: The state of New York votes to ban cell-phone use amongst drivers. A similar ban is soon proposed on loading Pez dispensers while driving, as it is very easy to become caught up in this joyful activity and thus become diverted from the road.

July 19, 2001: I attend my first Pez convention, thus elevating me to a whole new level of Pezhead-ness and giving me the necessary inspiration for the debut issue of this newsletter.

August 26, 2001: Four winners split a $294.8 million Powerball lottery jackpot. Those are four people that Pez collectors definitely shouldn't mess with in eBay bidding wars.

September 22, 2001: Miss Oregon Katie Harman wins Miss America 2002 title. The judges were particularly impressed when she said that if chosen Miss America, she would champion the causes of "world peace, the environment, and Pez awareness."

October 7, 2001: Barry Bonds sets a new baseball record with his 73rd home run in a single season. Impressive, yes, but can he load a full package of Pez candy all at once? Now that takes talent.

October 29, 2001: In a traffic dispute, actor Gene Hackman breaks out into a fistfight with another motorist. This is what happens when people don't share their Pez.

November 22, 2001: The 75th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade takes place in New York City. A nation wonders what exactly it should be thankful for after 75 years without a Pez dispenser float.

December 24, 2001: Millions of children around the world await the arrival of Santa Claus. He's sees you when your sleeping. He knows when you're awake. He comes down your chimney in the middle of the night. He's clearly a stalker and a trespasser. How did he make it on a Pez dispenser in the first place?

 

Pez Poetry top of page | cover page

Pez Haiku #5

If I were a Pez,
The first thing I think I'd do
Would be to get loaded.

New Beginnings

The twelfth Pez candy is dispensed,
The last one of the bunch,
Those candies, once alive, intense,
Are gone with but a crunch.
The chamber that was full one time
Is now a barren place;
The hopes and dreams once in their prime
Have left without a trace.

Let not this chamber go without,
Do not deny its share.
There's other Pez to have, no doubt,
And not a one to spare.
To end this darkness and suspense,
More Pez shall now be sowed:
Another twelve to be dispensed,
Another twelve to load.


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