Posted on 04/15/2021 4:27:54 PM PDT by Kid Shelleen
Tease that hair and get out those leg warmers because Wawa stores are being transported to the 1980s.
Not just any ’80s — “The Goldbergs” ’80s.
The convenience store is a regular presence in the ABC comedy series, which is set in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania in the decade of Teddy Ruxpin, Cabbage Patch Kids, the Brat Pack and “Alf.”
In celebration of Wawa Week, marking the 57th anniversary of Wawa’s entry to the retail business, the chain is running a “Goldbergs” promotion. The real-life Wawa in Jenkintown is getting an ’80s makeover, while Wawas in New Jersey and across the country are celebrating like it’s 1980-something.
Wawa Week begins Friday, April 16.
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“The Goldbergs”
what a lame a$$ show.
Just sayin’.
George Harrison - Wah-Wah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usGObvP42GM
Barbara Wawa week.
Wawa was terrible in the 80s.
Like 7-11 was a step up.
nice.
Wawa is a native American word for Quiktrip.
A friend of mine really likes this show.
I looked at a few episodes. I didn’t care for it.
Seems like everybody is obviously reciting “dialog”, everybody is YELLING their lines, and each character is obnoxious in their own way. I don’t recall YELLING at home during the 1980’s. Not like that. No thank you.
Different strokes for different folks, as they say.
Great song...brings back memories.
Of course we drank the milk every day at school. Even visited the bottling plant. WaWa means wild goose. The original store is located in Folsom PA Swarthmore and MacDade blvd.
Every supposedly historic show reminds me of the PC world, not the one I lived in.
I used to love The Goldbergs, but once the narrator of the show, Patton Oswalt, began spouting off about President Trump and his supporters, I shut it off.
Absolutely.
Always liked Wa Wa. Lived near one of their plants on Route 1 (near Pulsations, I wonder if anyone remembers that).
They had the most terrific ice-cream sandwich, made from a locally-made brownies with locally-made vanilla ice cream in between. They were kind of expensive (maybe cost $1.29 back then) but they were so good. Sorry I can’t remember the name of either the brownies or the ice cream. One of the nice things I remember about my time in SE PA.
I’ve heard of Wawa, but I’ve never seen one.
Not a fan of the Goldbergs but Wendi McLendon-Covey, the actress who plays the mother in that show, was hysterical in Reno 911! years ago on Comedy Central.
Their Gobbler sub sandwich, available in November is incredible. Turkey, stuffing, cranberry and gravy on a bun.
Cannot be eaten while driving.
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