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Five
Questions for the Black Cat Pez Dispenser top
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Let's
all paws for a moment to admire Black Cat Pez.
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Pezhead
Monthly: Black Cat Pez, thank you for
joining us. You are the latest Pez dispenser in the
Halloween series, and if I must say so you are very
well designed. Is it a bit intimidating to be joining
one of the longest running and coolest series in the
Pez lineup?
Black
Cat Pez: Quite the opposite, sir. Each
and every one of my fellow Halloween dispensers have
welcomed me with open arms, or at least they would
have if they had arms. Even Slimy Sid, who I had heard
can be a bit difficult, was totally cool. I guess
the only way it could have been a smoother was if
some other dispensers were released along with me,
such as an updated Frankenstein or Wolfman. After
all, no one likes to go to a party alone.
PM:
I see your point indeed. So have you bonded yet with
any of the other Halloween Pez?
BCP:
Well, not yet, but then again, I've been awfully busy
making appearances all over with Halloween getting
closer. I know you'd think that I'd be a perfect match
for Witch Pez, you know, because I sometimes go on
broom rides with
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her. But
which witch? I don't want to choose a particular one over
another and cause any hurt feelings. I mean, there's the standard
Witch C, the glow-in-the dark Witch, the 2003 Witch, the 3-piece
Witch, and the Witch regular. And don't even get me started
on the Misfit Witches. Witch, please!
PM:
I understand where you are coming from there. Shifting gears,
and I'm not intending to get on your bad side, Black Cat
Pez, but it seems from your furrowed brow that you are angry
or frustrated at something in particular. So what's the
deal?
BCP:
I knew this question would come up eventually. I may look
mean an ornery, but I want to assure all Pezheads out there
that I am ready, willing, and able to dispense fruity goodness
to kids of all ages. It's just that sometimes the little
things get to me. For example, when people drive and talk
on the cell phone at the same time, that really stirs my
stew. Same thing when someone with a cart full of groceries
goes in the 15 items or less lane. Unless they are buying
Pez, in which case that's okay. And if you think about it,
have you ever met a cat without some kind of an attitude?
PM:
I suppose I have not, and your point is well taken. Now,
I know that you are part of a Pez dispenser set that celebrates
a frightful holiday. But is there anything in particular
that you are afraid of?
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Overall, I'd say no. I always found that there's safety
in numbers, like when kids go out together trick-or-treating,
or when celebrities travel with their entourage. And
there are plenty of other dispensers in the collection
I am a part of, so it's not that scary. That being said,
I'd be lying if my hair didn't stand up the first time
I ran into German Shepherd Pez from the Emergency Heroes
set. But I have since discovered that he loves getting
his belly rubbed. What a big sweetie.
PM:
That is fascinating to be sure. Finally, Black Cat
Pez, as you make your debut this year, do you have
any words of advice for people new to the hobby?
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Black
Cat Pez and fellow feline friend Raven. (and another
picture of the two) |
BCP:
I'm a modest dispenser and all, but I firmly believe that
I would be a great start to any Pez collection. And for
the more experienced collectors out there, get me while
I'm hot because come November I understand that I will be
very hard to come by. I know it's considered bad luck to
let a black cat cross your path, but trust me, I am an exception
to that rule. And if you should ever cross my path, it would
be the purrfect opportunity for you to add me to your collection.
Four
Fast Facts About the Black Cat Pez Dispenser:
Favorite
song from Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814:
Black Cat
Most fear-inducing Led Zeppelin song: Black
Dog
Favorite Tennessee Williams play: Cat On A Hot Tin
Roof
Favorite method of displaying data: Box-and-whisker
plot
Pez
Poetry top
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Pez
Haiku #67
I've
lived true horror:
One time I took the last Pez
And had no refills.
The
Noise
The
lights are off, the door is closed,
The popcorn has been microwaved.
And there's a scary movie on
About a creature from the grave.
Did
you hear that? What was that noise?
Something went bump in the night.
I think we'd better check it out,
Even though we're filled with fright.
Up the
stairs we slowly move,
Until we reach the very top.
Down the hall, the noise returns,
As we come to a sudden stop.
Oh,
could it be? Is that the place?
The source of horror so presumed?
We realize we're just two fools
As we move toward that Pez room.
We try
the light but it won't take,
We walk in further to inspect.
The door behind us quickly slams,
In total darkness are we left.
Something
causes us to trip,
We hit the floors with such a sound.
As lightning flashes fill the room,
We see the terror all around.
No shriek of fear is made tonight,
No chance to run away for help,
For now the two of us are doomed
As Pez upon this haunted shelf.
So when
you hear that distant noise,
Pretend it's only in your head.
Or else you soon may find you've joined
The 4-inch, plastic living dead.
Pez
Almost-Quote of the Month top
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Special
horror movie edition
"The
power of Pez compels you! The power of Pez compels you!"
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