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The
month of June is upon us, and it finds this Pezhead in particular
in a rather hectic state of affairs. In less than two weeks,
I will be moving from my apartment to a house. While much
of my time as of late has been spent on the big move, I
have nonetheless managed to put out the 11th issue of Pezhead
Monthly. And, with plans for a "Pez room"
in the new house, complete with more of my collection than
ever on display, I plan on returning next month with even
more reasons to celebrate Pez.
The
big story this past month, however, is arguably the biggest
PDOJ I believe I've ever experienced. About two weeks ago,
a co-worker sold me a Cow B dispenser. It is one of my few
true vintage pieces and I love it. I've shown it off to
more people than I can remember. Also this month, I picked
up the new Simpsons and Muppets keychain, along with the
three new Star Wars Pez dispensers.
Speaking
of Star Wars Pez, the feature article for this month's modest
offering of Pezhead Monthly is a rare interview with
the R2D2 Pez dispenser, with translation services done by
C3P0 Pez. R2 is the second Star Wars Pez to be interviewed
by Pezhead Monthly (the first being Darth Vader Pez),
although as you will see attempting to get through five
questions with R2 is indeed a challenging task. This issue
also marks the return of Petey O'Jay, Pezhead Monthly's
resident forlorn Pez enthusiast whose simple goal in life
is to score himself some Pez. Also in this issue are some
beloved Pez Knock-Knock jokes and returning favorites Pez
Poetry and the Pez Almost-Quote.
Summer
will be upon us soon. Get ready to bask in the glow of the
sun
. And of course the Pez. See you next month!
Joe
Durrant
Editor, Pezhead Monthly
joe@pezheadmonthly.com
Nearly
Five Questions for the R2D2 Pez Dispenser, with Guest Translator
C3P0 Pez Dispenser
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With
the recent release of "Star Wars Episode II: Attack
of the Clones," as well as three new Star Wars Pez
dispensers, Pezhead Monthly is extremely honored to present
this exclusive interview with the R2D2 Pez dispenser, with
special guest translator C3P0 Pez Dispenser.
The R2D2 Pez dispenser bleeps like
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Pezhead
Monthly: R2D2 Pez, you are one of the
three new Star Wars Pez dispensers released this year,
along with Jango Fett Pez and Clone Trooper Pez. What
are your thoughts on joining the already nine other
Star Wars Pez dispensers out there?
R2D2
Pez:
Beep blip blip beep whirr beep beep.
C3P0
Pez:
He says that he is honored to join the illustrious
Star Wars Pez family, even if it means sharing shelf
space with Ewok Pez and Chewbacca Pez. Between the
two of them, there's hardly enough flea control medication
to go around.
PM:
I guess I can understand that. R2D2 Pez, you are one
of those rare dispensers whose full body is on the
head of the dispenser. Does being part of this elite
group of dispensers put undue pressure on you, or
are you handling it relatively well?
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R2D2
Pez: Bleep blip beep beep whirrrrrr blip
bleep bleep.
C3P0
Pez: R2 says he knows that not every Pez
character gets to appear fully on their own Pez dispenser,
and he considers himself quite fortunate in that respect.
However, he takes solace in the fact that he is not as slimy-looking
as Worm Pez, and he does not need to hide in a shell like
Easter Chick Pez.
PM:
I suppose you raise a valid point there. R2 Pez, you
and C3P0 Pez have been through a lot together. Does
your friendship extend beyond the realm of the famous
movies you star in, or are you pretty much only on-screen
friends?
R2D2
Pez: Whirrr blip bleep bleep blip blip
blip bleeeeep.
C3P0
Pez: R2 says that he has the greatest
respect for his friend, indeed his mentor, C3P0 Pez.
He says that C3P0's wisdom is unlike any he's seen
elsewhere, and his grace and pleasant personality---
R2D2
Pez: WHIIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRR!!! BLEEP BLIP
BLIP BLEEP BLEEP WHIRRRR BLIP.
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Guest translator C3P0 Pez has also
lent his services to interviews with foreign dignitaries,
Brazilian soap opera stars, and Bob Dylan. |
C3P0
Pez: R2, please! Don't make a scene! I may
have taken a few liberties with that translation, but I
do believe I conveyed your main points.
R2D2
Pez: Bleep bleep blip bleep
Whirrrr
bleep blip blip!!!
C3P0
Pez: I beg your pardon! I take time out of
my busy schedule of dispensing fruity candy just to bring
your thoughts into the light and this is the thanks I get!
R2D2 Pez:"Bleep blip
blip bleep?"; C3P0 Pez: "How about a Pez?" |
PM:
Gentlemen! Uh
I mean droids? Pez droids? Please,
pull yourselves together. We're running out of time
and space here, so I will ask you one more question
C3P0
Pez: (rudely interrupting) We'll
still get paid for five questions, correct? We signed
a contract, after all. We may be 4-inch tall plastic
toys, but we're not stooges!
PM:
Yes, C3P0 Pez, your check is in the mail as we speak.
Finally, R2 Pez, with your strange combination of
whistles, pops, and beeps as a language, do you ever
get any flack from your fellow dispensers, and if
so, how do you deal with it?
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R2D2
Pez: Bleep blip blip beep blip whirr.
C3P0
Pez: He says that for the most part, his
Pez brothers and sisters treat him with respect and dignity.
Oh, sure, every once in a while, some wise guy like Bugs
Bunny Pez says something like "Hey, Doc, I think your
microwave popcorn is done." But when it all comes down
to it, they know that R2 Pez dispenses his candy one brick
at a time like everyone else.
R2D2
Pez: Blip bleep blip.
C3P0
Pez: You can say that again, R2!
R2D2
Pez: Blip bleep blip.
Pez
Poetry
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Pez
Haiku #12
Summer
arrives this
Month, bringing hot weather
And cool Pez for all.
Movin'
the Pez
Packing
up the Pez last night,
My thoughts were mixed indeed.
What justice is there, where's the right
In boxing up these treats?
The curio, an empty shell;
The walls and shelves are bare.
Dispensers that displayed so well
Have vanished in thin air.
But
then I paused and realized
That things are not so bleak.
This was not time for sad goodbyes,
No tears upon my cheek.
For soon these Pez I'll liberate
In such a noble way:
Another home, another fate,
Another Pez display.
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