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Kwik-E-Mart

As most of you already know, the Simpsons Movie opened this past weekend. And as most of you might suspect, I went and saw it on opening night. I'm giving it a thumbs up! Good plot, good inclusion of the characters we have come to know and love*, and lots of good jokes. All in all, it was just like paying $10 to watch a good, long episode without commercials. Anyway, I enjoyed it muchly.

Since the Simpsons Movie is kind of a big deal to me, I tried to think of ways to make it special. I immediately* discounted the idea of dressing up like Prof. Frink. Camping out for tickets was also out of the question due to the 105 degree heat. Luckily, one of the 12 or so 7-11s that have been converted to a Kwik-E-Marts is in the Las Vegas area. (I've heard confirmed reports of others in Seattle (thanks, Siri) and Washington D.C. (thanks, Izak) Bingo.

Most notable at this particular Kwik-E-Mart was the number of other slack-jawed gawkers roaming around with cameras. Good thing there was lots to take pictures of. of many characters were placed around the store, although the Jasper from the freezer had been stolen. There were Simpsons-themed foods and drink available as well. The Buzz Cola was sold out, but there were Squishees a-plenty. I enjoyed a nice . There were also little subtleties around that made it quite fun, like dashing uniforms for the employees and other .

On my way out, I struck up a conversation with the cashier* who told me how well the promotion is working for 7-11. He said that in the Las Vegas area alone, they made over $30,000 in two weeks off the sprinkled donuts alone. Not bad at all.

Thursday August 2 2007

File under: travel, movies

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on Fri 03rd Aug, 2007 03:18 am PDT Horge said:
My mom went and bought a bunch of stuff at the one in Dallas (I guess 7-Eleven might have its headquarters in DFW).
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on Sat 04th Aug, 2007 07:25 pm PDT Joe said:
Still haven't seen it. but that's cool.
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on Sun 05th Aug, 2007 07:50 pm PDT mandy said:
u r a tard ;)
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on Mon 05th Jan, 2009 10:55 am PST colin said:
Glad to see you were able to go by and see it, I loved the story.
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