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Title: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: ToadallyDude on January 22, 2020, 04:53:08 PM
Just heard the news today about the death of Mr. Peanut at 104.  I wonder if this means that Saunders' version on Plastered Peanuts officially died as well??...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/mr-peanut-the-dapper-planters-icon-is-dead-at-104/ar-BBZe7HW?li=BBnbfcL
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: drono on January 22, 2020, 07:33:36 PM
Having grown up in Chesapeake, the neighboring city of Suffolk, VA, the peanut capital of the world, I will surely miss him.  My dad coached a baseball team when I was too young to play, and his assistant coach worked for Planters.  Needless to say, we had plenty of Mr. Peanut stuff in the early '70s.
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: DrDeal on January 23, 2020, 03:14:48 AM
Just heard the news today about the death of Mr. Peanut at 104.  I wonder if this means that Saunders' version on Plastered Peanuts officially died as well??...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/mr-peanut-the-dapper-planters-icon-is-dead-at-104/ar-BBZe7HW?li=BBnbfcL

It looks like he went out with honor.  I have many fond Mr Peanut memories. He will be missed.

Andrew
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: mikecho on January 23, 2020, 07:43:31 AM
That commercial was sad.

However, as they say in soap opera and comic book universes, "If you don't find the body, they're not dead!"

I've got a feeling there's more to this than meets the eye.
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: slamjim on January 23, 2020, 08:20:22 AM
I predict either a new Mr. Peanut will take over like his "son" will appear in his funeral commercial or maybe they go the Baby Yoda route and bring in a cute baby version of him. They are definitely not dumping Mr. Peanut permanently.
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: Jean Nutty on January 23, 2020, 11:02:07 AM
I worried for a moment before I clicked the thread link. Glad that David, AKA Plastered Peanut, is OK
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: ratchet007 on January 23, 2020, 12:01:39 PM
I know Rob. That was my first thought too. Should maybe change the title of the thread.
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: RawGoo on January 23, 2020, 12:49:55 PM
I know Rob. That was my first thought too. Should maybe change the title of the thread.

That's what I thought, and I was relieved when I realized what the thread was about.  I have changed the original title, and all replies.  I also edited out David's last name in one of the posts.
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: ToadallyDude on January 23, 2020, 12:51:59 PM
I worried for a moment before I clicked the thread link. Glad that David, AKA Plastered Peanut, is OK

My very humble apologies to David (Plastered Peanut).  As someone who has only recently returned to the forum after many years in Wacky hibernation, I completely forgot about everyone's handle on here.  I will gladly accept the "Ajerx" award for today.  Thanks for changing the title of my post, too.  I'll use my All-Brain before clicking next time.
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: crackedjerk on January 24, 2020, 06:09:39 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/349kZYw6/IMG-6209.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/349kZYw6)

I'll miss Mr Peanut myself.  We were very close  :'(
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on January 24, 2020, 07:07:30 PM
I worried for a moment before I clicked the thread link. Glad that David, AKA Plastered Peanut, is OK









Ditto, I thought the same thing.
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: ToadallyDude on January 29, 2020, 12:39:14 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/349kZYw6/IMG-6209.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/349kZYw6)

I'll miss Mr Peanut myself.  We were very close  :'(

Weird... I don't remember Mr. Peanut having a beard... or YOU wearing a monocle!  I guess it's been 15 years, though.  Time's been good to you, man.  (heh)
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: crackedjerk on January 30, 2020, 07:57:52 PM
Weird... I don't remember Mr. Peanut having a beard... or YOU wearing a monocle!  I guess it's been 15 years, though.  Time's been good to you, man.  (heh)

Hey, Scott, I not only wear one monocle now, but two.  My vision ain't getting any better!  And I believe Mr Peanut went with the beard to help him look the 100+ years old that he is.  He got tired of always being carded when he ordered a beer ;) 

Hope you are doing well, my friend!
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: bandaches on January 31, 2020, 09:20:59 PM
Details of his death are still emerging but rumor is he was a-salted.
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: dth1971 on February 01, 2020, 07:23:54 AM
Planters stopped teasing the Mr. Peanuts death campaign on social media since the tragic death of Lakers basketball player Kobe Bryant.
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: slamjim on February 02, 2020, 08:11:59 PM
I predict either a new Mr. Peanut will take over like his "son" will appear in his funeral commercial or maybe they go the Baby Yoda route and bring in a cute baby version of him. They are definitely not dumping Mr. Peanut permanently.

Called it!
Title: Re: Goodbye Mr. Peanut
Post by: paulygsparodies on February 03, 2020, 03:55:08 PM
A wise guy once said, The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.  :P