Michigan Man in Wheelchair Pinned to Grille of Semitrailer for 4-Mile Ride

didjya's read about the vertically challenged kid who was rolling across the street and got stuck on the grill of a giant semi in paw paw michigan? kid was wearing a dr. pepper t-shirt and got stuck on the grille. can you imagine?! thank god the kid's ok. that said, this was the funniest fuckin story I have heard in my life. I was howling. seriously how-ling. do you not see the humor in this?!

Carpenter was attempting to cross on Wednesday when the light turned green and his wheelchair became hooked onto the front grille of the truck, which reached 50 mph during the 4-mile trip down Red Arrow Highway, Michigan State Police Michael Sinke said witnesses reported.

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Katiegirl, that ad brings memories of the time one couldn't get Dr. Pepper in New York. I remember drinking it in the early 60s when they ran the B.C. ads (before Johnny Hart became a Christian evangelizer) and they suggested you should have "the Doctor" at 10 - 2 - 4. But by 1967 it was gone. I remember because it was a big deal I could buy it at Expo 67. Eventually Cadbury or someone bought it and got national distribution. Also interesting that the tag line included "I like it" because back then 7-up's tag line was "You like it, it likes you" which is why their first attempt at diet soda was called "Like."
Eric, excellent point and this is why I rarely watch two of the "L & O" franchises, sticking with "Criminal Intent" because at least the acting is top notch.
You know, Dr. Pepper has always been available here, but NeHi could only be purchased in a few stores here, when I was a lad.
Diet Dr. Pepper is one of my reasons for living. That and your blog....; )