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07/02/2007: Summer Megaparty: X-E Goes To The Kwik-E-Mart!

I made a promise that X-E’s Summer Megaparty would include new blog content everyday from 6/20 through 8/1…


…but I think I can get off on a technicality if I write a new article. It’s been a wild day. I’m at home slumped in my chair, and one phone call later, I’m crashing into eighty cars as I zip to New York City for the privilege to go inside a real, live Kwik-E-Mart. Click here for the huge report!

Yes, promoting The Simpsons Movie, eleven 7-Eleven stores (get it?) from all over the country have turned themselves in Kwik-E-Marts, each with real, live Kwik-E-Mart foodstuffs and enough Simpsons crap to make anyone who still can’t hear “Rock Me Amadeus” without thinking of Dr. Zaius happy.

The article is a photo journey through the store, but I had a bunch of pics leftover. Check ‘em out, after the jump. Jump jump.









That’s just the tip of the iceberg…make sure you check out the full review!


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Discussion Thread: 139 comments

complete with stereotypical foreign clerk!

Ghosted by phunqsauce @ 07/02/2007 8:58 PM EDT

The length of Ralph Wiggum’s tongue in that picture is freakishly long….

Ghosted by phunqsauce @ 07/02/2007 9:03 PM EDT

We have a Springfield in Kentucky, but it’s highly doubtful we’ll get a special Kwik-E-Mart. *sigh*

Ghosted by iAMYou @ 07/02/2007 9:08 PM EDT

I’m jealous, Matt — very jealous.

Ghosted by Review the World @ 07/02/2007 9:10 PM EDT

But, did they have Duff beer?

Ghosted by Lucky Redlightbulbs @ 07/02/2007 9:11 PM EDT

Awesome pictures Matt. Too bad I live about 100 miles from the nearest 7/11. Small quiet towns suck sometimes.

Ghosted by Tony @ 07/02/2007 9:12 PM EDT

Let me know when they remake them into Quick Stops for Clerks III. THEN, I‘ll be excited.

Ghosted by Knegative @ 07/02/2007 9:13 PM EDT

I’ve been hearing about this promotion for a while, but I still can’t believe my eyes. This has got to be the most perfect movie/television/animated-franchise tie in ever. The effort that must’ve gone into this to achieve such level of detail is amazing to consider.
I may actually be more exited over the prospect of owning and tasting my own REAL Buzz Cola and Krusty-Os than I am about a Simpson feature film in the year 2007.

Ghosted by GloriousKyle @ 07/02/2007 9:13 PM EDT

DUFFMAN!! OH YEAH!!!

Ghosted by Doug @ 07/02/2007 9:14 PM EDT

ahhhhhh…I doubt there is, but does anyone know if theres one of these in Pittsburgh!? I need a case of Duff beer pronto!

Ghosted by Kevin @ 07/02/2007 9:15 PM EDT

Great article, Matt. It’s fun to see you writing about character themed food items again. Now where are those Kool-Aid articles!

Eww… Vista… :P

Ghosted by Cotter @ 07/02/2007 9:18 PM EDT

“An all syrup squishee….such a thing has never been done”

Ghosted by Anonymous @ 07/02/2007 9:20 PM EDT

Eh. Now that I know what it’s like I am not upset that this crappy area won’t have one. Not that great.

Ghosted by Somethin' Funny @ 07/02/2007 9:21 PM EDT

Isn’t this new blog content?

Ghosted by dohopoki @ 07/02/2007 9:26 PM EDT

Okay, two quick things:
1. I live in the San Fernando Valley and work in Glendale (props to those up on their SoCal geography). There is a KWik-E-Mart in Burbank, which is between mt workplace and my home. Now I know I must go there, if I can find exactly where it is.
2. My understanding regarding Duff Beer is that they chose NOT to market it because the Simpsons Movie is rated PG-13, so a whole lot of underage people are going to be seeing it. At least that’s what the news said.

Ghosted by Thomas @ 07/02/2007 9:26 PM EDT

As magical as this all is, I’ll still be more excited if the new Futurama DVDs ever come out.

Ghosted by Jedoc @ 07/02/2007 9:27 PM EDT

Just finished the article. I gotta find one near me. I wonder if the employees would “sell” one of the Simpsons figures if you slipped them enough money. Hmmm.

Ghosted by Doug @ 07/02/2007 9:28 PM EDT

Oh… There is going to be one in Pittsburgh.
Who would have thought?

Ghosted by Somethin' Funny @ 07/02/2007 9:32 PM EDT

My mistake. It’s just a ripoff named one.

Ghosted by Somethin' Funny @ 07/02/2007 9:34 PM EDT

Doug,

I’m sure they’ll give it to you after the movie comes out for free (unless on of the employees has dibs). That’s how I got my Men in Black standee.

Ghosted by Cotter @ 07/02/2007 9:39 PM EDT

It’s worth a try. I have to find one first. :-)

Ghosted by Doug @ 07/02/2007 9:43 PM EDT

Matt, thank you for explaining what the big deal was about the pink-frosted donuts in the 7-11 on the White Horse Pike. No, our 7-11 didn’t go Kwik-E-Mart; didn’t even have Squishees. It does really have random foreign cashiers, though. And Matt, if you truly need pink-frosted donuts, they had plenty at the 7-11 as of yesterday.

Ghosted by starwenn @ 07/02/2007 9:43 PM EDT

I knew you’d have to cover this!! I’m totally going to hit up the Burbank location (I posted all 11 cities in the last thread if anyone’s looking). I don’t think the movie can flop, even if it sucks, since there are so many people who’ll have to see it just because. Then again, it’s on for free everyday, so you never know.
Big ups back atcha, Thomas. I think we’re some of the only SoCal peeps around here, but I’d be happy to be wrong :)

Ghosted by squee4242 @ 07/02/2007 9:51 PM EDT

I am so jealous of all of you! It’s one thing to be one of the 7-11 markets that didn’t get a Kwik-E-Mart, but here in Louisiana (as far as I know) there are NO 7-11’s. Ours are nothing but EZ Serves and random gas stations. So I never got to see the Darth Dew or Spiderman Slurpees, etc.

Yeah, I’d give anything to walk in and buy an actual Squishee.

“Please come again!”

Ghosted by Jeremy Whatsisface @ 07/02/2007 9:59 PM EDT

Did a plastic cutout of Snake try to rob the place too?

Ghosted by phunqsauce @ 07/02/2007 10:07 PM EDT

I am close to one in Chicago, but it’s too far in the ghetto for me. I don’t need the Apu-like bullet wounds. Does anyone know how long they’ll stay Kwik-E-Marts?

Ghosted by Maticdog @ 07/02/2007 10:10 PM EDT

wow i mean the 7-11 near my house has been selling buzz cola,squishey cups, and krusty-os for a week now but nothing so crazy as a whole kwik-e-mart,i feel cheated

Ghosted by bumpinthenight @ 07/02/2007 10:22 PM EDT

The Simpsons fan in me, who has been watching since the original airing of the first episode, absolutely loves this and everything else that’s starting up with the movie. I wish I had a Kwik-E-Mart (or any 7-11, really) nearby.

Ghosted by Andy @ 07/02/2007 10:29 PM EDT

Bummer. The closest one to me is in LA. :-( That’s five hours from where I’m at. Nice, but not a five hour drive nice.

Ghosted by Doug @ 07/02/2007 10:35 PM EDT

I don’t eat many donuts, but after that article, I know I’ll be stopping at the Dunkin’ tomorrow to partake of a pink frosted one! :)

Ghosted by eliza @ 07/02/2007 10:39 PM EDT

Awww man I wish I lived close to one of those… we don’t even have normal 7-elevens here…

Ghosted by Gweff @ 07/02/2007 10:58 PM EDT

I have very few times sat down and watched Simpons. Not that I don’t like it, I just don’t watch it. But this is really cool. I would be there if there were a 7-11 nearby, which there is not. I would like a pink donut. I would like any sort of donut for that matter.

Ghosted by kb @ 07/02/2007 11:01 PM EDT

Wow i must be psychic or have some kind of mind powers because as soon as i heard the rumors about this i instantly started thinking about Matt and hoping he was in on the action and VOILA i am one happy simpsons fan camper. I heard there’s one in Canada and wherever it is i SO have to check it out…oh man i drooled over every picture in that blog. bravo good sir, bravo.

Ghosted by ellaenchanted @ 07/02/2007 11:08 PM EDT

That’s totally awesome. I love how they even have Jasper in the freezer. Classic.

I just got back from seeing Transformers, which was like a 2 hour long rapid fire orgasm, so I desperately need a cold shower.

Ghosted by Mystie @ 07/02/2007 11:11 PM EDT

WE KNEED DUFF!!!!!!!

Ghosted by Knibblez @ 07/02/2007 11:27 PM EDT

I’m leaving for Vegas in the morning! Wish me luck. I was supposed to vacuum and pack but I was at the pub on vacation. I think I’ll sit here nude till Tara comes back and maybe she’ll think it’s cute. I doubt it.

Ghosted by Bill @ 07/02/2007 11:36 PM EDT

Gonna see the TF movie, Matt?

Ghosted by TRUKK NOT MUNKY @ 07/02/2007 11:37 PM EDT

The Simpsons is several years old.

Ghosted by My Name @ 07/02/2007 11:45 PM EDT

This is the theme of the day; I have already gotten 2 emails about these (one from my friend in Vegas) and the closest one to me is in Orlando. (Squee already posted it but if you want to click my name for all of the locations, feel free) Worse yet, there are no regular 7-11s around here.
AND EVEN WORSE, we are broke. Mrs. Manimal is staying home next year and the time for saving money has begun. BUT IT’S THE BIGGEST SIMPSONS MEDIA BLITZ SINCE 1990! “An entire world at war and I’m left out of it?! God will not permit this to happen. I will be allowed to fufill my destiny.”
(Can you tell I am little keyed up about this?) ARRRGGGGGGGG

Ghosted by The Manimal IS A HUGE SIMPSONS FAN! @ 07/02/2007 11:46 PM EDT

I just got back from seeing Transformers, which was like a 2 hour long rapid fire orgasm, so I desperately need a cold shower.

That’s how I’d review it. It was awesome. And, like some said, go in just thinking it’s a movie where machines turn into other machines and blow crap up, and you will not be dissappointed. There is some semblance of a story, but the transformers action is what the geeks came for. Peter Cullen = Still Godly. The movie had a good combo of action, humor, and cheesiness (it’s a Micheal Bay film!), and it definately harkens back to the good old days of Transformersdom.

There was even some guy who came in an Optimus Prime costume. People laughed, and then cheered for him.

Back on topic…I love how Jasper is in the freezer, and there is a small error.

The “bunly goodness” line actually comes from Lunchlady Doris from the “Lisa The Vegetarian” episode.

Ghosted by Invader Norbert @ 07/02/2007 11:48 PM EDT

I know the 7-11’s aren’t making and selling Duff (and why), but I wonder if they at least acknowledge it in the stores. Like having a Duff Man standee in the liquor section or a sign that says “Sorry, all out of Duff!”

Ghosted by Jeremy Whatsisface @ 07/02/2007 11:57 PM EDT

Like many others, to bad I don’t have a 7-11 anywhere near me….

And since people are talking Transformers, I’ll have to avoid the site until I see it tomorrow afternoon. Luv you guys, but I don’t want any pre-conceived thoughts, positive or negative….see you tomorrow night! ;)

Ghosted by Shuanfu @ 07/02/2007 11:59 PM EDT

I also thought Duff was a good idea, but I read that the movie is rated PG and they didn’t think selling Duff beer would be a good image for the movie but PAH! i woulda enjoyed a summer of drinking Duff beer and going in to see the movie TANKED off it…perhaps after stopping by a Kwik e Mart for some Buzz Cola a donut and a hot dog? that would be a life experience close to climing Everest for the average American

Ghosted by ellaenchanted @ 07/03/2007 12:10 AM EDT

They could’ve made it non-alcoholic and Sasparillalicious.

Ghosted by Matt @ 07/03/2007 12:11 AM EDT

they opened one up in maryland (but sayin its dc even though its 15 miles away) im going this weekend i am soooo excited!!

Ghosted by crise @ 07/03/2007 12:13 AM EDT

That is awesome.

Living in the Chicago area I am tempted to track down the location of our converted Kwik-E-Mart, but I doubt I will

Matt… thanks for making the trip for me. One question, did you see Paul McCartney (and maybe the ghost of Linda McCartney) up on the roof in Apu’s secret garden?

Again… thanks for the article Matt. This was just what I needed to read/see.

Ghosted by Magic Toe @ 07/03/2007 12:17 AM EDT

They could’ve made it non-alcoholic and Sasparillalicious.

Speaking of which…was one of the other fridges marked “Non-Alcoholic Beer”? And led up to the rooftop garden? Strange, no one’s ever asked for that…

And it’s monday (officially Tuesday)…where’s that Summer Jukebox?!

Ghosted by Invader Norbert @ 07/03/2007 12:29 AM EDT

My Dad will plotz when I tell him about this!

Ghosted by Tetsu Deinonychus @ 07/03/2007 12:36 AM EDT

Wow, that’s amazing. Just reading the article is all that I need, though. You captured the feeling I’d imagine it to be like quite well.

Ghosted by Rainbowfeet @ 07/03/2007 12:42 AM EDT

I

HATE

DALLAS!!!!

There isn’t even a single 7-11 in the Houston area, but frickin’ Dallas gets a frickin’ Kwik-E-Mart.

Ghosted by Ben @ 07/03/2007 12:43 AM EDT

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