Posts made in October, 2008

Singing Sam: The Gorilla Man

Posted by on Oct 23, 2008 in Weird | 4 comments

There are times in your life when you realize, in the moment, that this is something you will remember forever. Pieces of time that will travel with you to the end. Memories preserved in lucite and kept in a dark room away from the harmful effects of the sun. Singing Sam: The Gorilla Man of Wall Drug is one of those precious moments. You see, families think it is a great idea to drag their kids to Wall Drug. It’s a “historical” tourist trap known for cheap coffee, free ice water, old fashioned donuts, and a thriving bumper sticker industry. However, the real attractions of...

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