From 1999 to 2004-ish, I was one of the contributing writers for Garrison Keillor's renowned radio show "A Prairie Home Companion." I learned a lot of things there, mostly how to spell 'prairie." It was a solid gig and I'm proud of my work there. But, like any other job, there were...things...
Leading up to Christmas time seems like a logical time to make fun of some of the Christmas gift commercials that actually get on the air. Except at PHC, where topical is atypical. The idea was silly and funny and I thought short enough to get too analyzed. But it relies way to heavily on pop culture and TV, always GK's blind spot. Needless to say, they didn't use it.
HOUSE OF CHIA
GK: This portion of the show is brought to you by the House of Chia. The place to buy those last minute gifts you would never otherwise purchase. Like the Chia Clapper. Clap on.
(claps)
GK: It grows. Clap off.
(claps)
GK: It stops. The Chia Clapper. It's just like having a lawn on a statue. And the pocket Chia...the Chia pet you can carry in your pocket. And of course, Elizabeth Taylor's "White Chia" the captivating scent that can only come from Elizabeth Taylor.
SS: I find that White Chia always brings me luck.
GK: And the Chia Co-Pilot, the easiest VCR remote that grows while you record your favorite television programs. Stuck for a present for dad, and who isn't?, check out our wide selection of Chia ties. That's the House of Chia, open late Christmas Eve!
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(claps)
GK: It grows. Clap off.
(claps)
GK: It stops. The Chia Clapper. It's just like having a lawn on a statue. And the pocket Chia...the Chia pet you can carry in your pocket. And of course, Elizabeth Taylor's "White Chia" the captivating scent that can only come from Elizabeth Taylor.
SS: I find that White Chia always brings me luck.
GK: And the Chia Co-Pilot, the easiest VCR remote that grows while you record your favorite television programs. Stuck for a present for dad, and who isn't?, check out our wide selection of Chia ties. That's the House of Chia, open late Christmas Eve!
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