Charge of the Blanket, err Snuggie, Brigade today on Dickson Street

By Christopher Spencer

I remember the first time I saw the famed Snuggie infomercial on television more than a year ago.

I laughed and thought little about it, except that it might be part of a world-wide conspiracy to make us look like wizards or druids. Then, I saw a friend on Facebook had linked to the TV commercial.

That post gathered a ton of comments, mostly disdainful but humorous about this new blanket 2.0 product.

In the time that has passed, this backward robe has run roughshod over the pop culture landscape, often with an ironic wink about its silliness.

Flash forward to today and what is being billed as Fayetteville’s “1st Annual” Dickson Street Snuggie Crawl is full-effect.

It started as a pub crawl idea – a national phenomenon apparently, according to snuggiepubcrawl,com – but then took on a more family-friendly sheen as more local businesses on Dickson Street became involved.

The idea to have an event like this in Fayetteville is only about two weeks old, said Kelly Zega, one of the event organizers. It grew out of a comment she made on Facebook after her husband, Steve Zega, a Washington County Quorum Court member and candidate for circuit judge, received a Razorback Snuggie as a “dirty santa” gift for Christmas.

Zega’s comment drew 40 responses.

She said this sort of event is perfect for Fayetteville. It blends a little economic development for Dickson Street with a strong dose of humor – something much needed after a tough financial year.

“Fayetteville is just ripe for that type of activity. We have a since of humor about ourselves,” she said.

Zega will be sporting a Snuggie of her own creation and encourages others to feel free to decorate or craft their own.

Check a look at discounts being offered by local merchants if you come donning a Snuggie.

Common Grounds
Wear your Snuggie ^TM to Common Grounds for $1.25 Snugglers. It is a hot chocolate busting with peppermint schnapps and topped with whipped cream.  They even have Lil Snugs (just a hot chocolate) for $1.25 for the kids! This special is good all day on Friday the 22nd but you must be in your Snuggie ^TM.
412 W. Dickson
www.commongroundsar.com

Club Haus Fitness
Wear your Snuggie ^TM to Club Haus Fitness for $1 off smoothies. Club Haus Fitness is having an open house and offering a special joining fee in January of $20.10.
612 W. Dickson
www.clubhausfitness.com
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Crown Pub
Wear your Snuggie TM to Crown Pub from 5pm to 10pm for $2 Smithwicks pints.
623 W. Dickson
www.emelias-kitchen.com

Dickson Street Liquor
Wear your Snuggie ^TM to Dickson Street Liquor to receive 10% off your purchase. Open all day from 10am-midnight.
241 W. Spring
www.dicksonstreetliquor.com

Emelia’s Kitchen
Wear your Snuggie TM to Emelia’s Kitchen from 5pm to close for 1/2 off snuggie tini’s and 1/2 price apps.
623 W. Dickson
www.emelias-kitchen.com

Feltner Brothers
Wear your Snuggie ^TM to Feltner Brothers between 5pm and 9pm to receive 10% off all food.
509 W. Spring, Suite 210
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Grub’s Bar and Grille
Wear your Snuggie ^TM to Grub’s to get $1 beers and 10% off your purchase.
220 N. West
www.grubsbargrille.com

Hog Haus
Wear your Snuggie ^TM to Hog Haus for a $1.25 5 oz. snuggie of Craft Brew. Kids in Snuggies ^TM get a free frisbee! This special is good all day on Friday the 22nd but you must be in your Snuggie ^TM.
430 W. Dickson
www.hoghaus.com

Inscriptions
Wear your Snuggie ^TM to Inscriptions to receive $5 off your purchase.
311 W. Dickson Suite 104
www.inscriptionsnwa.com
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Private Gallery
Wear your Snuggie ^TM to Private Gallery from 11am to 6pm for 15% off non-sale items.
623 W. Dickson
www.shopprivategallery.com
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Something Urban
Wear your Snuggie ^TM to Something Urban to get a free gift with your purchase.
643 W. Dickson
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U.S. Pizza Co.
Wear your Snuggie ^TM to U.S. Pizza Co. from 5pm to 11pm for 10% off.
202 W. Dickson
www.uspizzaco.net

Walton Arts Center
Wear your Snuggie ^TM to the Walton Arts Center box office from 9am to 10:30pm to receive $5 off tickets for the following shows:
Cyro Baptista’s “Banquet of the Spirits-Starr Theater, Sat, Feb 6 at 8pm & 10pm
One Night of Queen-Thur, Feb 18, 8p-**this show only
Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, Sat, Feb 6 at 11a & 3p
www.waltonartscenter.org
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The Wine Cellar
Wear your Snuggie ^TM to Wine Cellar for $2 domestic longnecks.
509 W. Spring
www.fayettevillewinecellar.com

Zooloo’s
Wear your Snuggie ^TM to Zooloo’s!  They will have $1 domestic drafts until 10pm, Cozy Cocoa (hot chocolate with 100 proof Peppermint Schnapps), $2 wells from 6pm to 10pm and Snuggie Karaoke at 9:30pm.
416 W. Dickson

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