. Here is how it went..."I'm not traveling all the way to Italy to see the Shroud of Turin when we've got the World's Largest Ball of Twine right here."
-Stacie Mazzilli, Hairstylist
That a girl, Stacie!
---In the Warner Brothers feature film, "National Lampoon's Vacation", Clark Griswald (played by Chevy Chase) says, "Everybody in the car...Or perhaps you don't want to see the second largest ball of twine on earth which is only four short hours away?"
At the time, the Darwin Ball was believed to be the second largest in the world, behind Cawker City, Kansas.
---On an episode of "The Simpsons", Lisa mentions something about the Twine Ball..., I have to check on the exact quote.
---Dustin sent me a wonderful quote from the newspaper, . Here is how it went...
"I'm not traveling all the way to Italy to see the Shroud of Turin when we've got the World's Largest Ball of Twine right here."
-Stacie Mazzilli, Hairstylist
That a girl, Stacie!
---Peter sent me an E-mail from Wheaton Illinois..."tony, i saw reference to the twine ball on a mcdonald's commercial talking about bad summer vacation places. i was offended, but it did show a sign with a twine ball on it and the family heading in that direction. just thought you should know."
If anyone has any more info on this advertisement, please pass it along to me...
---On New Year's Day, 1999, PJ was listening to Pure Rock 93.3 FM in Jamestown, ND and the DJ was talking about New Year's Resolutions on the Electric Lunchbox program...Here's his, "I resolve to take a vacation to somewhere cheap, like to see the World's Largest Ball of Twine." Let it be known that the particular radio program PJ was listening to is nationally syndicated. WOW!
---Wendy's theory on why the Ball is in Darwin rather than Wantagh.
---Tony's personal experience essay from Composition class.
---Here is an account of a Twine trip sent to me by Deanna from Minnesota...enjoy...
If you have any confirmed sightings, or if you've been to the Twine and want to share your story, E-mail me at twinelover@yahoo.comand I will credit you accordingly.
Thank you!
