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Pezhead Monthly
June 2002

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

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 top of page | cover page

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.


R2 Pez
The R2D2 Pez dispenser bleeps like a true champion.
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?

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.


C3P0 Pez
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!

R2 pops a Pez
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?

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 top of page | cover page

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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