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Skankin Pickle Speaks!Harry Pickle meets, greets, and heats it up on a hot day, west coast style. The former Prez, Rob Fleischer, is now a California fixture as he enlightens us on Harry's run-in with greatness.
 What I mean to say is
that I, Harry Pickle, recently had the tremendous opportunity of
being able to hang out at Dill Records. Dill (not the edible delicacy, but the label) is the home of the greatest, most energetic, entertaining, and craziest band in the
world: Skankin' Pickle. While there, I was able to help out in the Dill warehouse and mingle with the pickle family they have there. I couldn't have asked for anything more, I was floating on top of all the dill juice in the universe.
But, wait, there's more. About mid-morning Lynette (guitar, vocals) and Chuck (drums), of the aforementioned Skankin' Pickle, arrived and I was bursting my pimples with excitement. They both agreed to chat with me and, now, for your enjoyment I have savored our conversation so that all pickle people can enjoy it!
Due to the intimidation factor involved (me actually having a conversation with someone who is part of Skankin' Pickle, my idols), I was a little slow in coming up with any questions that were actually worthy of being asked. After about 15 minutes of just basking in their presence I managed to break out and speak a couple sentences, or fragments there of. At this point, Chuck had left to go take care of some pickle business (very busy, you know). However, I managed to find out that although Chuck is not very fond of the average pickle, myself excluded, he does enjoy pickled garlic! So now it was just Lynette, myself, and my witty sense of humor (huh?).
Harry: What is your favorite type of pickle? Lynette: Dill Pickles. Big 'ol fat ones. (Who can blame her? They are the best!) [[Little known fact: These types of pickles are actually available in Houston, TX at movie theaters.]] Harry: What is the most important attribute you look for in a pickle? Lynette: The crispness. (Of course. A dumb question on my part, I was obviously beginning to crack under the pressure, no pun intended) Harry: Where was the best pickle you have ever eaten? Lynette: I like Vlasic pickles and the big fat ones at deli's. (Who doesn't?) Harry: Who can eat the most pickles in the band? Lynette: Lars (the valve T-bone player). He can eat loads. (I tried to get the secret of how he could eat so many, but Lynette just couldn't put it into words. It must be love) Harry: I know you've been asked this a billion times, but where did the name Skankin' Pickle come from? (Maybe they had seen me skank once or twice and just thought I was pretty cool. Would have been my guess.) Lynette: Actually, a while back, one of our high school friends was doodling and he drew some hands and legs on a pickle and thought - that would be a good name for a band. (Sounds legit to me, though not as exciting as my version) Harry: Do you have any advice for the pickle people? Lynette: Stay strong, 'cause you are a minority. (Well, I don't know about the last part, I don't think Lynette has all the pickle phacts, but, please do "Stay Strong" and if you ever, ever have the opportunity to hang with Skankin Pickle - take advantage! Definitely a good time...guaranteed)
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