The world of Charmin has lost a friend. Mr. Whipple has died. Let us rise and pay tribute to this dedicated man.
Dick Wilson, Mr. Whipple of old
Seemed so shy and yet so bold
As he protected that Charmin
From squeezes he though harmin’
He has died after all the years
Perhaps we should shed some tears
As we lift to him our joyous cheers
For commercials that expressed his fears
Let us remember him today
And repeat again what he would say
“Please, don’t squeeze the Charmin, my friend”
If we keep saying this the commercial won’t end
In his honor let us go to the store
Where we have often gone before
And let us stand and make an issue
When someone reaches and squeezes the tissue.
Sorry Mrs. Blake, because my children, long long ago, were among the ones that decorated the tree in front of your house with tissue.
Blame it on Mr. Whipple if you must, he gave them, somehow, the idea.
Great tribute.
Georg
Mr. Whipple, who gained fame through having a "crush" on toilet paper, was a beloved character. Who could not love him?
I hope someone does a story on who he really was. Mr. Rogers had his sweater and the neighborhood; Mr. Whipple had his 4-roll pkg. and the supermarket. Aw, let's face it--he will be missed!
I sure enjoyed your poem in his honor.
Connie
I remember him well. That commercial always made me chuckle. It is sad when I hear of someone's death, especially when they brought so much joy to my life.
LOL I think God will thank him for admonishing people "Please, don’t squeeze the Charmin"
Heard about his passing yesterday; he will be missed. He always told the world, "Don't Squeeze the Charmin." Thanks to him, I never did. :) An excellent eulogy to Mr. Whipple.
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Blame it on Mr. Whipple if you must, he gave them, somehow, the idea.
Great tribute.
Georg
I hope someone does a story on who he really was. Mr. Rogers had his sweater and the neighborhood; Mr. Whipple had his 4-roll pkg. and the supermarket. Aw, let's face it--he will be missed!
I sure enjoyed your poem in his honor.
Connie
Newfie Hugs, Rose
LOL I think God will thank him for admonishing people "Please, don’t squeeze the Charmin"
God bless you. Kathy
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(