79

The Candy Man

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.

Share:
Categories:
79 comments
  1. natalie

    June 20, 2009 at 7:21 am

    Great, now I want… nay, NEED… a candy drawer.

  2. Bethany

    June 20, 2009 at 8:34 am

    And THIS would be why I LOVE your blog…

    Bethany’s last blog post..Cancer Free – TWO YEARS!

  3. Amy

    June 20, 2009 at 11:47 am

    :( Makes me miss my dad! I think he and Ron would be great friends :) Except that he lives in London…and gets teased constantly for his deep southern accent…and love of candy.

    Amy’s last blog post..the carolinian summer has arrive [1]

  4. Robin

    June 20, 2009 at 12:03 pm

    Loved the video! Your dad is so cute. Love the Johnnie’s reference and loved the Viagara comment. So something one of my parents would have felt the need to say on camera.

    What’s up with sugar free round jolly ranchers? Really not okay.

    Robin’s last blog post..Life lessons from a 4 year old

  5. April

    June 20, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    Love the video!!! Your dad is adorable.

  6. Kate

    June 20, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    I loved at the end when your dad asked “did anyone follow me?” He and you are adorable!

  7. little miss mel

    June 20, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    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.

    little miss mel’s last blog post..bye bye ba ba

  8. Amanda Brown

    June 20, 2009 at 9:19 pm

    Can your dad please start a blog?

    Amanda Brown’s last blog post..Back To the Future

  9. gorillabuns

    June 21, 2009 at 1:12 am

    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.”)

    gorillabuns’s last blog post..best intentions

  10. Shannon

    June 21, 2009 at 6:03 am

    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. :-)

  11. Heather B.

    June 21, 2009 at 6:28 am

    1) That was the best

    2) A theta with cheese please.

    Heather B.’s last blog post..Pride

  12. Jeana

    June 21, 2009 at 9:29 am

    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.

  13. Danielle

    June 21, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    This is BRILLIANT!

    And!

    I LOVE your Dad!!

    Danielle’s last blog post..Sarah

  14. Ninabi

    June 21, 2009 at 7:48 pm

    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?

  15. Kelly

    June 22, 2009 at 12:55 pm

    Loved the video – thank you for sharing!