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Post by GodoHell on Jan 19, 2005 12:24:26 GMT -5
I subscribe to the Yahoo MST3K group. One of the members, Patty Marvel, sent a letter to Iowa State University regarding that memorable line in "The Home Economics Story."
If you remember, toward the end of the short, the narrator sounds like he says "The five-pound potty that Kay had..." It's a great moment, because you can hear Joel cracking up before the line even comes up. Then he says, "Five-pound potty?! She must have had a big breakfast!!!"
So...what's the deal?! Here's the response Patty received from Iowa State:
Dear Ms. Marvel,
Our office received your inquiry about the promotional
film called "The Home Economics Story." According to
sources here the reference in the film is to a
"five-pound party." Apparently there was an old
sorority tradition to have a party and bring a 5-lb.
box of candy when you announced your engagement.
Sincerely,
Sandra Gartz
Assistant to the Director
I feel better now...don't you?!
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Post by mightyjack on Jan 19, 2005 12:29:05 GMT -5
LMAO - I can't believe someone actually wrote them about that. I wonder what their reaction was when they first read it.
That's priceless. One of lifes great mysteries has been answered.
But I think it more original to bring a 5 pound potty.
;D
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Post by GodoHell on Jan 19, 2005 12:31:08 GMT -5
But I think it more original to bring a 5 pound potty. ;D Yeah. It's opens up so many more...creative...possibilities. I'd like to see a "Martha Stewart Living" episode on that. |
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Post by Melting Manos on Jan 19, 2005 15:42:45 GMT -5
That is pure comedy right there. When my wife and I watched this one we went back a few times to make sure we weren't hearing things. Hahahahaha!
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Post by Phantom Engineer on Jan 19, 2005 18:12:40 GMT -5
Always something to learn here.
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Post by Croooooow on Jan 19, 2005 19:22:03 GMT -5
Hilarious!
I just watched that short yesterday,and the "big breakfast" line always gets me laughing.
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Post by Dave Walker on Jan 19, 2005 22:16:38 GMT -5
Yeah. It's opens up so many more...creative...possibilities. I'd like to see a "Martha Stewart Living" episode on that. I'd prefer to see her thrown into a five pound potty, but you can't win them all. Still, it does explain something that made little sense to me. |
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Post by Afgncaap5 on Jan 19, 2005 23:32:28 GMT -5
Man, that one is obscure! Good find!
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Post by mummifiedstalin on Jan 20, 2005 22:14:49 GMT -5
Well this sets me straight. I actually asked my mom about that one, and she said that she thought she remembered people using that expression about large engagement rings.
But she's either just plain wrong, or she's misremembering "potty" for "party."
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Post by Phantom Engineer on Jan 20, 2005 23:14:19 GMT -5
But she's either just plain wrong, or she's misremembering "potty" for "party." I wish I had a nickel for every time I mixed those up. |
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Post by GoFigure on Jan 29, 2005 14:32:08 GMT -5
This is the perfect example of why I LOVE THIS BOARD! What other group has such obscure things to track down?
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Post by Phantom Engineer on Jan 29, 2005 16:34:13 GMT -5
This is the perfect example of why I LOVE THIS BOARD! What other group has such obscure things to track down? Go figure. |
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Post by Croooooow on Jan 30, 2005 18:26:26 GMT -5
Hey, I'm finding out that if it needs to be said,
HERE is where it will be
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Post by Phantom Engineer on Jan 30, 2005 18:36:25 GMT -5
Hey, I'm finding out that if it needs to be said, HERE is where it will be A light has shined on you my son. Go towards the light! |
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Post by EvanescentAngel on Jan 31, 2005 6:13:33 GMT -5
*edit* A Five Pound Party in reference to eating 5 pounds of chocolate in one night? That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard.
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