My Macho Man Slim Jim Holy Grail Story
Apr 13, 2020 23:41:00 GMT -5
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Post by China Claus on Apr 13, 2020 23:41:00 GMT -5
Sorry for such a long post, I just thought I'd share this story with y'all.
So I stumbled across one of these filled with Slim Jim's about a year ago at a gas station, while out of town. I couldn't believe my eyes. Literally, one of the coolest things I'd ever seen. I immediately asked the cashier how one might acquire something so awesome. The response: "The manager says that thing is his, no questions asked. Sorry." I tucked my tail in defeat, still amazed there was something so cool, and eventually came to terms that there was most likely no way I was ever gonna get my hands on this work of art.
Fast forward to February of this year, I made my regular stop at a convenience store that I frequent, and low and behold, before my eyes, there it was! I had completely forgotten these existed! As it just so happens, I have a friend named Ashley that is the manager there. Overly excited, I made the point to tell her how much I love wrestling, especially Macho Man, trying to hint at my ultimate intention. "There's been so many people that ask about that thing. We had a guy offer Sarah(the owner of the store, and my friends boss) $150 for it, but we can't sell display pieces like that. You like it though, huh? I can ask her about it for you when I see her." After a few nail biting days of waiting for a response, my heart sunk when I received a text and she informed me her boss had no intention of getting rid of it. I thanked her for trying, and accepted my fate.
A couple weeks later, my girlfriend had just got home from work, and said, "Hey! I got some good news. I talked to Ashley, and she wants you to stop by there. Says it's about Macho Man.". I nearly exploded with joy, but I was most hesitant to get too excited.
The next day, on my routine stop by the store, upon seeing Ashley, she told me "I been hounding my boss over that Slim Jim holder, and she finally came around, but she said she can't technically give it to a customer, but if she gives it to me, then I can give it to you. We just gotta sell all the Slim Jim's. And there's 2 more boxes in the back with 12 in each, but they expire in July."
Not wanting to wait for July, I implored just about everyone I knew to go and "Snap Into a Slim Jim" if they happened to stop by there. With my friends helping with the depletion, I simultaneously made sure to stop and grab one or two myself every chance I could.
Now, mind you, these were a special edition "Savage" Slim Jim's, which are basically a beef stick on steroids, and around $3.50 a pop(the packaging had Randy Savage on them too, which was pretty cool in itself). Finally, after just a short couple of weeks, there were 2 left. Nearing the finish line, I bought them.
Ashley said she'd have to get the boss's final approval, so I'd have to meet her the next morning there.
The day finally came, and as I pulled in, out came Ashley with the Macho Man Randy Savage Slim Jim display in her hands, which finally came to into mine. It was a dream come true practically.
I don't think she'll ever realize how thankful I am, and I've been thinking and trying to figure out some way to repay her and truly show her my gratitude. But on that day, when I asked if there was anything I could do, she just replied:
"Remember when we met, back in highschool? I'd just moved here, and didn't know anyone, and was having a hard time with everything. You were one of the first people that took the time and even tried to be my friend and make me feel welcomed. I've always appreciated that. So, no, you don't owe me anything…."
*Hope the pic works, as I've had recent problems on here posting pictures.
So I stumbled across one of these filled with Slim Jim's about a year ago at a gas station, while out of town. I couldn't believe my eyes. Literally, one of the coolest things I'd ever seen. I immediately asked the cashier how one might acquire something so awesome. The response: "The manager says that thing is his, no questions asked. Sorry." I tucked my tail in defeat, still amazed there was something so cool, and eventually came to terms that there was most likely no way I was ever gonna get my hands on this work of art.
Fast forward to February of this year, I made my regular stop at a convenience store that I frequent, and low and behold, before my eyes, there it was! I had completely forgotten these existed! As it just so happens, I have a friend named Ashley that is the manager there. Overly excited, I made the point to tell her how much I love wrestling, especially Macho Man, trying to hint at my ultimate intention. "There's been so many people that ask about that thing. We had a guy offer Sarah(the owner of the store, and my friends boss) $150 for it, but we can't sell display pieces like that. You like it though, huh? I can ask her about it for you when I see her." After a few nail biting days of waiting for a response, my heart sunk when I received a text and she informed me her boss had no intention of getting rid of it. I thanked her for trying, and accepted my fate.
A couple weeks later, my girlfriend had just got home from work, and said, "Hey! I got some good news. I talked to Ashley, and she wants you to stop by there. Says it's about Macho Man.". I nearly exploded with joy, but I was most hesitant to get too excited.
The next day, on my routine stop by the store, upon seeing Ashley, she told me "I been hounding my boss over that Slim Jim holder, and she finally came around, but she said she can't technically give it to a customer, but if she gives it to me, then I can give it to you. We just gotta sell all the Slim Jim's. And there's 2 more boxes in the back with 12 in each, but they expire in July."
Not wanting to wait for July, I implored just about everyone I knew to go and "Snap Into a Slim Jim" if they happened to stop by there. With my friends helping with the depletion, I simultaneously made sure to stop and grab one or two myself every chance I could.
Now, mind you, these were a special edition "Savage" Slim Jim's, which are basically a beef stick on steroids, and around $3.50 a pop(the packaging had Randy Savage on them too, which was pretty cool in itself). Finally, after just a short couple of weeks, there were 2 left. Nearing the finish line, I bought them.
Ashley said she'd have to get the boss's final approval, so I'd have to meet her the next morning there.
The day finally came, and as I pulled in, out came Ashley with the Macho Man Randy Savage Slim Jim display in her hands, which finally came to into mine. It was a dream come true practically.
I don't think she'll ever realize how thankful I am, and I've been thinking and trying to figure out some way to repay her and truly show her my gratitude. But on that day, when I asked if there was anything I could do, she just replied:
"Remember when we met, back in highschool? I'd just moved here, and didn't know anyone, and was having a hard time with everything. You were one of the first people that took the time and even tried to be my friend and make me feel welcomed. I've always appreciated that. So, no, you don't owe me anything…."
*Hope the pic works, as I've had recent problems on here posting pictures.
