RIP Dick Wilson: "Mr Whipple" Actor & Pitchman, Age 91

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Dick Wilson, renowned for his role as Mr. Whipple in Charmin commercials, passed away at the age of 91. His catchphrase, "Please, don't squeeze the Charmin," became a cultural icon in American advertising. The discussion reflects on his significance in pop culture, with participants reminiscing about other memorable advertising slogans and expressing a sense of loss for figures like Wilson. The sentiment is shared that certain beloved characters should be exempt from the concept of death in public discourse.

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"Dick Wilson, the actor and pitchman who played the uptight grocer begging customers "Please, don't squeeze the Charmin," died Monday. He was 91."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071119/ap_on_en_tv/obit_mr__whipple
 
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NooooooooooOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooo! :cry: :cry: :cry:
 
Have no idea who he was. Important person?
 
Moridin said:
Have no idea who he was. Important person?
He's the "Please don't squeeze the Charmin" grocer!
 
I think most people here are too young to remember him. :(
 
Math Is Hard said:
I think most people here are too young to remember him. :(
I guess it might be an American thing also.

I guess they don't remember "Where's the beef?"

"Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is"

"Mama mia, that's one spicy meatball!"
 
I will squeeze the Charmin..and remember him fondly.
 
I think there should be some people for whom there should be in place a Do Not Announce Passing policy.
For example Gilligan doesn't die!~!
MR ROGERS doesn't die!~ This is a physics hangout. Would someone do the math on this a give them a special send-off that does not require the word death.
Pardon me I have to go to work now in hospice. {shakes head} surely things have to be adjusted here.
 
Math Is Hard said:
I think most people here are too young to remember him. :(

Well, I'm glad it's that they're too young and not that we're too old. :biggrin:
 
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Wilson is certainly an icon of Americana.

If only more guys were as 'sqeezable' as Mr. Whipple! :biggrin:

RIP Mr. Whipple. :frown:
 
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Evo said:
I guess it might be an American thing also.

I guess they don't remember "Where's the beef?"

"Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is"

"Mama mia, that's one spicy meatball!"

"Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun."

"I can't believe I ate the whole thing" [which they just made again with the original actors!]

btw, I know how to make Jack's secret sauce. Ssssshhhhhhhhh.

Mr. Whipple did reach icon status - the ultimate achievement for a pitchman. RIP Mr. Whipple.
 
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