Holy cow, I love this commercial. What child of the 70s didn’t want a Mr. Microphone after seeing all the fun these characters were having with it? The funny thing is, I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who ever owned one. Maybe I have actually met someone who owned one back in the day, but they just never told me that they did. I think that’s a shame. If I had one as a kid, I would probably still tell everyone to this day. Here’s how the conversation would go. Imagine me at a corporate staff meeting with lots of my peers from across the region…

Senior Vice President Larry: Hi Matt, I’m Larry. I’m glad you made the trip.
Me: Thanks Larry. Good to meet you. I once had a Mr. Microphone.
Larry: No way! I loved those commercials! Did it work as well as they said?
Me: Hell yeah it did.
Larry: Did you ever say, “Hey good looking, I’ll be back to pick you up later…”?
Me: That’s how I met my wife.
Larry: Outstanding. Why don’t you come down to corporate after the meeting. I want to give you a promotion.
Me: Sure thing Larry. Thanks.

There you have it. The kids who had a Mr. Microphone are probably still reaping all the benefits. Damn, I wish my parents loved me enough to have given me one for Christmas.