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October 3, 2008
Sensitive to economic conditions, Playaz hold Telethon for themselves
In the midst of a plummeting stock market, failed financial institutions, and soaring gas prices, the Playaz held a fund raising telethon, benefitting themselves.
The Playaz were able to raise approximately eighty-five million dollars, thanks to generous donations made over the course of their prime-time, 24 hour broadcast that was host to a multitude of celebrities and entertainers.
Guest stars Roger Moore, Miss Piggy, and Phil crack up during rehearsals
for one of their planned sketches during the Telethon
Special guests such as Ray Stevens performed, as well as Tony Orlando and the lone living Hager Twin, Jon Hager.
The Playaz present Tony Orlando with the naming of a street after him, conditioned upon Orlando
making a generous donation. After review of Orlando's financial records, the street name was revoked
The phone banks were manned by notables such as President Bush, Dian Parkinson, Fidel Castro, and Queen Elizabeth II, among others.
The Playaz and the entertainers used incredible amounts of narcotics, including 'comet dust', to keep them going for the 24 hours. The show grew increasingly bizarre as the night wore on. At one point, there was a solid 64 minutes of air time devoted to an obviously high Wayne giving a dissertation on Lasik surgery and it's benefits.
However, that did not deter the viewing public into giving the Playaz the money they so adamantly demanded.
Posted by Phil at October 3, 2008 3:37 PM
Comments
Missy Piggy was the clincher. She has some real charisma...I hear wallet tumble open when she is around.
Posted by: Lemmonex at October 6, 2008 10:49 AM
The sketch killed of course - however, Roger & I could not stop breaking up at Miss Piggy during the live performance. Of course we all had a lot to drink.
And you're right, everyone loves Piggy - especially when she gets mad and "karate chops" Kermit or whoever.
Posted by: Phil at October 6, 2008 11:02 AM
comet dust you say...
thats what is used between the layers of my TEN LAYER CAKE....
xoxo
Posted by: suicide_blond at October 6, 2008 1:23 PM
You are the only man I know who would cite Jon Hager. I've been known to mention Grandpa Jones and Stringbean. Today I slid Conway Twitty, George Jones and Tammy Wynette into my blog and thought of you. Oh. And Twitty City.
Posted by: Washington Cube at October 7, 2008 12:35 PM
As a father of twins, naturally I would be very familiar with "The World's Most Famous" twins, the Hager Twins.
Posted by: Phil at October 7, 2008 1:01 PM
I have not yet received the autographed "Playaz Ball 2006" beer koozie that I was assured would be mailed to me after sending you swindlers a check for $216.49.
I demand satisfaction!
(Or at least my beer koozie.)
Posted by: Hammer at October 7, 2008 4:47 PM
I guess you didn't hear the "in 3 installments" part.
Posted by: Phil at October 7, 2008 7:56 PM
The fine print hammer, the fine print......Wayne has our back ends covered
Posted by: Bon at October 7, 2008 8:42 PM
Uhm, yeah, I called in, uhm, ready to give just scads and scads of money, but all circuits were busy. And then lightning hit my cell phone. So, I'll have to contribute for the next telethon
Posted by: Matt at October 8, 2008 2:27 PM
It wasn't lightning that made your phone 'splode, Matt - it was the Israelis. They're on to you!
Posted by: Hammer at October 8, 2008 3:37 PM
We can send Ed McMahon to your house personally to pick up a check, if you like.
Posted by: Phil at October 8, 2008 4:03 PM