Scare Tactics in New Hampshire.

Of all the slogans to come from the mouths of our First Ladies, Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" was one of the best. Not to be confused with Nike's "Just Do It" of course.

Storyland, in scenic Glen, New Hampshire took that message to heart. With the wonders of modern science by way of The Charles Cheese School of Animatronics, Storyland has produced a message driving sing-a-long for children about drugs and their harmful effects.

In the history of public service announcements about drugs, it never dawned on me that a cross-dressing broccoli, donning a pink trench coat, gold boots and a pair of sunglasses from the H. Lewis and The News private collection, would be the best spokesperson for that particular information. The jerry curl style haircut and pimp medallion not withstanding, unless this mustard-family member is supposed to represent a possible future on drugs, he might confuse more kids then help them.

It's not so much how he's dressed, nor is it the femininity of the outfit juxtaposed with the masculinity of his voice(?), it's more that he is the only character dressed like some Liberacé side dish. He sticks out like some sort of Veggie Tales cast member incognito, and it's not clear if he got the memo about the theme.

I guess The Bears That Sing For Duke weren't available. Doo Dah, Doo Dah. [Via Peter]

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