2000jul31. More vacation hilarity. While cruising the local radio dial in the Wisconsin/Upper Michigan area, we ran across something called “The Shopping Show” on WJNR. Confused, then fascinated, we tuned in as loyal radio listeners called to get deep, deep discounts on merchandise (typically fast food or local events). On this web site (the radio station we listened to – it seems like there are several of these things, do a google search for “The Shopping Show”), coupons are referred to as “tickets.” The callers themselves each had an I.D. number so the host could record their amazing savings. Here now I present to you some typical conversations that took place on The Shopping Show (with your host, Jessie James).
Hello, do you have any more tickets for Tim’s Pasties?
What’s your number?
73920.
That is four dollars, a seven dollar value. Anything else?
Any tickets for KFC pot pie?
Those are all gone tonight.
Do you have any tickets for the Ho Dag?
No, I’m sorry.Do you have anything for the Swedish Pancakes Mega Breakfast?
Sure doo! May I get your number?
3561.Do you have any Doobie Brothers tickets?
I sure doo!
Okay, I’d like one. How much for the DQ ice cream sundae?
Ice cream sundae, 2.56 for 1.52.
Okay, how many tickets do you have?
Four.
I'll take all four, then.
What’s your number?
2115617.
Utterly entrancing.