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Title: a BONK sighting?
Post by: Sparky on 01/11/2011, 10:07 PM
For years i have been driving to my wifes home town & i would pass this retarted little sign and it would always remind me of our little man Bonk, I always took a second look at that bald head & I would smile every time... :) <<shrugs>> ah maybe its just me but thought i would share.

Ever done a second look at something thinking it was turbo goodness?

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x114/sparkss_photo/likebonk.jpg)
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: blueraven on 01/11/2011, 10:18 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/11/2011, 10:07 PM(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x114/sparkss_photo/likebonk.jpg)
:lol: :lol: =D>
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: Mathius on 01/12/2011, 01:11 AM
It does look like our lovable bald neanderthal. :)
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 01/12/2011, 09:54 AM
Heh.  It kinda looks like a older, grumpier Bonk.  :)
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: Mathius on 01/12/2011, 01:42 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/12/2011, 09:54 AMHeh.  It kinda looks like a older, grumpier Bonk.  :)
Truth is spoken. :)
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 01/12/2011, 01:52 PM
Maybe that's Bonk after he saw Brink of Extinction.
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: esteban on 01/17/2011, 01:00 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/12/2011, 01:52 PMMaybe that's Bonk after he saw Brink of Extinction.
Indeed.

It's Bonk, the Curmudgeon.


This reminds me: I am really upset I failed to take a picture of a "Fireworks for Sale" sign that TOTALLY USED ZONK. I've mentioned it here in the past, but it was ZONK, hocking fireworks. The last time I saw the sign was around 2002 (maybe 2003) in Southern California area, for a public school fundraiser.
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: Tatsujin on 01/17/2011, 07:28 PM
lol that's fun. the other day i had a pack of firecrackers in my hand, and i was sure to see bonk on that as well. just can't find a pic in the net :(
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: ParanoiaDragon on 01/18/2011, 01:18 AM
Quote from: esteban on 01/17/2011, 01:00 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/12/2011, 01:52 PMMaybe that's Bonk after he saw Brink of Extinction.
Indeed.

It's Bonk, the Curmudgeon.


This reminds me: I am really upset I failed to take a picture of a "Fireworks for Sale" sign that TOTALLY USED ZONK. I've mentioned it here in the past, but it was ZONK, hocking fireworks. The last time I saw the sign was around 2002 (maybe 2003) in Southern California area, for a public school fundraiser.
I'm pretty sure I saw that exact same sign!  I remember seeing a sign on the freeway in the LA area, or maybe more south, that had a slightly modified Zonk on it!  I always wondered if my eyes were decieving me!
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: blueraven on 01/18/2011, 02:37 AM
Old Bonk looks like my old landlord. He was an ex-NHL hockey player (cut after 1 or two years) and a serious asshole.
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: esteban on 01/20/2011, 12:34 AM
Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 01/18/2011, 01:18 AM
Quote from: esteban on 01/17/2011, 01:00 PMThis reminds me: I am really upset I failed to take a picture of a "Fireworks for Sale" sign that TOTALLY USED ZONK. I've mentioned it here in the past, but it was ZONK, hocking fireworks. The last time I saw the sign was around 2002 (maybe 2003) in Southern California area, for a public school fundraiser.
I'm pretty sure I saw that exact same sign!  I remember seeing a sign on the freeway in the LA area, or maybe more south, that had a slightly modified Zonk on it!  I always wondered if my eyes were decieving me!
Yeah, Zonk's skin was ALL RED, like a devil, and he wore standard black sunglasses.

The name of the firework stand (or the fireworks company itself) was something like "Red Devil", but I did a quick search and they currently use a very lame logo.

Anyway...
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: ParanoiaDragon on 01/20/2011, 02:54 PM
Here ya go, I googled Red Devil Fireworks Zonk, & found this!

TNTRedDevil-AirZonkHomage.webp
TNTRedDevils.webp
Zonk as a red devil mascot for TNT Fireworks. (https://tntfireworks.com)
salzmafia com/blog/2010/07/03/fireworks-logo-rips-off-classic-game/

And I'm pretty sure that's not the one I saw many years ago!  It just doesn't look familiar, so, I think someone else also ripped it off at some time!
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 01/20/2011, 02:57 PM
Heh - definitely a Beelzonkbub.  Nice find.
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: Sparky on 01/20/2011, 04:51 PM
dat be cool!!!
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: esteban on 01/20/2011, 11:57 PM
Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 01/20/2011, 02:54 PMHere ya go, I googled Red Devil Fireworks Zonk, & found this!
TNTRedDevil-AirZonkHomage.webp
TNTRedDevils.webp
And I'm pretty sure that's not the one I saw many years ago!  It just doesn't look familiar, so, I think someone else also ripped it off at some time!
Holy crap! Now, the sign I remember was similar to the third "devil", sans teeth. I can't believe you found that image, because I scoured Google images last night looking for evidence.
Title: Re: a BONK sighting?
Post by: ParanoiaDragon on 01/21/2011, 12:59 AM
Well, like I said, I typed in Zonk along with it :D