Back in my college Demon days at Northwestern State, my roommate and I decided we would make great DJs’ at the college radio station, KNWD. Harley and I convinced the manager Jeff we should be the “Whip Cream Girls”, Harley and Killer. Don’t ask why we had those names or that slogan. It’s really not important at this stage of life.
Harley and I (Killer) were preparing to go in one Thursday evening, so I was blowing out some candles at the apartment. I was wearing one of those hideous sweaters that were popular back in the day for the mock turtleneck and misshapen shoulder pads. It had probably not ever seen a lint-free life. All of the sudden, WHOOSH, my sweater went up in flames and burned all the lint!
We had a great laugh, went to the station, and proceeded to discuss the details of our fiery afternoon at length on the show. Our co-worker came in and said (on the radio), “I have three words, just three words for you Killer. Stop, Drop, and Roll!” After that declaration and the resulting laughter, we had to give a tribute to Weezer, “Undone the Sweater Song”. The sweater is now gracing a quilt patch and we got a free pizza for being so amusing on the radio. Never doubt that great times can be born out of your most embarrassing moments!
