Who needs the Kwik-E-Mart? I do.

[Sharktopus]

From the Richmond Times-Dispatch, although I found it at Wizard:

Real Kwik-E-Marts? Woo-Hoo!
7-Eleven may convert some stores to coincide with 'Simpsons Movie'

BY JEFFREY KELLEY
TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER
Mar 23, 2007

It appears as though the world's largest convenience store will get Simpsonized, though 7-Eleven Inc. said the deal isn't done yet.

But at a company event yesterday in Richmond, officials showcased their planned promotional ef- forts with major upcoming films, including "The Simpsons Movie."

If all goes as planned, the convenience store chain plans to refit 11 stores across the U.S. -- Richmond is an unlikely choice -- to resemble the front of the Kwik-E-Mart, the convenience store that Homer and other characters frequent in the classic cartoon TV series.

Customers also will be able to buy products inspired by the nearly two-decades-old show, including KrustyO's cereal, Buzz Cola and iced Squishees (the cup says Squishee, but the contents will be Slurpee).

The chain also will use pictures of Simpsons characters to promote 7-Eleven's line of fresh foods, such as placing the face of Homer and his classic "Mmmm . . . sandwich" quip on sandwich wrappers.

Details of 7-Eleven's plans were showed to employees in a booth at a company event at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. It was unclear yesterday which 11 stores of the more than 4,700 nationwide would receive a cartoony facelift or sell inventory of the Simpsons-inspired products.

The movie hits theaters July 27.

[The Tick]

Thats pretty weird. but i do wonder what krusty-O`s would taste like

[Pak-Man]

And will it really turn urine blue? :^)

[Blueguy]

Would be much cooler if they officially changed the name of all the stores, permanently.  But still, kinda neat.

[Minnesota]

If they're not sure where to put these, why not just put them in towns named Springfield. Being the most common US city, there are bound to be some 7-11s there.

[Sharktopus]

If they're not sure where to put these, why not just put them in towns named Springfield. Being the most common US city, there are bound to be some 7-11s there.

That makes entirely too much sense for them to actually consider it. All I know is that I'll happily drive a good distance to got see a real Kwik-E-Mart.

[roguescout]

Attention Collectors:

If Duff beer appears on the shelves, buy an extra six-pack and never open it. Just wait 30 years and cash in.

[Sharktopus]

Attention Collectors:

If Duff beer appears on the shelves, buy an extra six-pack and never open it. Just wait 30 years and cash in.

Just like the unopened can of Billy Beer Homer saved.

[roguescout]

Exactly! 

[starfighter]

   Didn't I also read somewhere that the producers are trying to decide which of the actual Springfields in the country to hold one of the premiere nights at?   I would think Illinois is out of the running since Springfield is their Capital City, but that might be more logic than they're applying to their choice.

[Sharktopus]

I vaguely recall hearing something like that, but I think that would come too close to actually saying what state Springfield is in.

[sarcasm_made_Easy]

will krusty ohs come with a free jagged metal oh?

[Sharktopus]

will krusty ohs come with a free jagged metal oh?

Only randomly-packed boxes. If you find one you win a free* appendectomy!




*Any medical bills are the sole responsibility of the winner(s).

[sarcasm_made_Easy]

how about tainted krusty brand mayonaise?

[6079SmithW]

Attention Collectors:

If Duff beer appears on the shelves, buy an extra six-pack and never open it. Just wait 30 years and cash in.

Just like the unopened can of Billy Beer Homer saved.

We elected the wrong Carter.