I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned my dad’s glorious candy drawer on more than one occasion here at whoorl. Earlier this week, I received the greatest honor imaginable when my father asked me to accompany him on a candy-drawer-stocking expedition to the grocery store. I jumped at the chance to learn proper candy-stocking skills from the master. How does he do it? Are his purchases off the cuff or does he employ a systematic thought process? THE QUESTIONS.
A thought crossed my mind. I bet 6 of my readers would find a documentary completely riveting!
This video is for you, 6 people of the world.
Warning: This is 4 minutes and 55 seconds of your life that you will NEVER get back. Think about it.
I loved at the end when your dad asked “did anyone follow me?” He and you are adorable!
How do I NOT know of this grocery store? Is it an Edmond original? Damn, I’ve been gone too long.
I liked this, even more so since I thing your dad is just lovely.
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Can your dad please start a blog?
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i’m with someone else above, HOW CAN YOU BYPASS THE CIRCUS PEANUTS???? they are daumn, good.
or maybe, i’m so white trash, i don’t even know it.”)
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That? Was 4 minutes and 54 seconds of awesomeness. I thought MY dad rocked!! He’ll have to take 2nd place to the Bishop when it comes to the candy drawer…..but if we’re talking ice cream? My dad is the Man in the Know. :-)
1) That was the best
2) A theta with cheese please.
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I love when you go to visit your parents.
One of the things that bonds my mother, my daughter and myself together is our shared disgust with the circus peanut. And I’m with your dad: The only thing that should have the bubble gum flavor is actual bubble gum.
This is BRILLIANT!
And!
I LOVE your Dad!!
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Yum. Wonderful video- such fun- so much candy in just one trip.
We have a candy drawer too. Fire-hot Jolly Ranchers for my husband. Chocolate in the drawer from Trader Joes. And double salt licorice from my daughter. Put those in the front and most people dare not dig further, leaving more for me!
Again, what a great video- isn’t it funny how some of the smallest traditions in a family are the most treasured?
Loved the video – thank you for sharing!
Loved the video – thank you for sharing!
That was just great. Maybe it’s the proximity to Father’s Day, but I’m a little verklempt that your dad is so great and sweet (mine definitely is… neither of those things).
Okay, that was hilARious!!!
First of all, he is just one of the most endearing dads I’ve ever seen (besides my own!)
Second of all, I lurve your OK accents.
Third of all, THE CANDY! It’s divine! What fun!
Thanks.
um, that was hilarious! and precious.
Love the Oklahoma inside joke. Theta burger, anyone?
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Laughed my a$$ off at that! AWESOME!
Oh, my goodness, I love your dad. As a daughter of a fellow candyman, this has a big spot in my heart. Love it.
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Hilarious! Thank you for the entertainment. I enjoyed it immensely. Your dad is the best!
I love your dad. He kind of looks like my dad, whom I lost when I was in my twenties, so watching that is kind of bittersweet for me. My dad loved candy too, but was more obsessed with ice cream. It was dangerous to send him to the store.
Can I ask how you got your wavy hair to look cute instead of looking like you just forgot to do it? I am trying to figure out how to give the blow dryer a rest on weekends and vacation. I think you and i have about the same hair texture.
Hilarious. You two are cute together! Nice job with the candy selection, except Whoppers. Yuck.
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Your dad is cute (in a Kevin Spacey AMERICAN BEAUTY sort of way). Plus, he reminds me of my uncle from Texas (sort of a know it all about stuff not many people care about). I know someone who edits film in New York, and all the drawers in the post production house are candy drawers (Literally…I wish I took pictures). Nice video.
Your dad is awesome! I want access to that candy drawer! My mouth is watering with thoughts of the sugary goodness that I witnessed tonight. Thank you for the hard work ya’ll put into that video!! Now, when I put together a candy drawer, it will be done expertly. The problem will be being able to stay OUT of said candy drawer. :)
Ha!!!!
He’s like a candy savant. Solid selections and theories for procuring the right stuff. Impressive, to be sure.
Okay, your dad is hilarious and adorable.
Um, so, that video totally made my life. I’m sitting here totally busting up laughing, all by myself, which isn’t awkward at all.
“Is anyone following me?” Muaha! I love it!
Also, with a candy drawer like that, how is your family not morbidly obese? Seriously, I need your genes. Or the ability to not devour an entire (huge) bag of M&M’s in one sitting.
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Am I the only one that found it hilarious that your father paid with a check? WHO USES CHECKS THESE DAYS??? My mother also continues to be that person in the grocery line writing a check. She explains this habit like it’s a skill she needs to keep up. Like check writing is this dying art that she’s going to carry to her grave.
HI-LARIOUS!
Thank you for this video! I absolutely loved it. It reminded me of me and my dad. He has kept a very proudly, well stocked candy drawer for years. I’m temporarily staying with my parents right now and have blogged about how awesome it is to live with them and their infamous candy drawer. Check ours out: http://nineandlight.blogspot.com/2009/03/infamous-candy-drawer.html
Thank you again for sharing this!!
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