Tupperware's Unusual Salesperson

My first Tupperware Party...in a small, dark shoebox theatre, our hands stamped on the way in, individually greeted by a BIG woman in a tight-fitting vintage apron.  "Oh my, you're knitting...I never could do it on all those needles!"  Do what, Dixie?  Most responses called forth a coy answer--usually double-entendre, sexual.

Was it by chance that she called out "Number 10," the one on my, yes, nametag as a raffle winner?  Bounded onstage, answered, "How do you feel?" with an exuberant, "Excited!"  Wish you could have been with me as I was challenged by "Dixie Longate," who truly is the Number One saleswoman for what she calls " this plastic stuff."  Picture a little fuzzy?  We were laughing so hard.  Wish Ron had taken a picture of her red and white high heels, 1950s vintage.  You can see she towers over me, challenged me with questions about a small red and blue ball on a key chain, odd object that was my prize.

Always in character, when I offered Dixie, nee Kris Andersson, New York City condoms--she's from Alabama-- "Well, honey, I needed these at 4:30 this afternoon!"  Of course I bought "the product," two skinny orange pitchers and a set of collapsible, lime green, 3-cup bowls with lids.  Ever since meeting that  Saturday with Xtreme English, been carrying the NTC condoms all the time.  Only about 500 left--and a plan ahead.

Dixe's Party is on through June 17.  I learned so much from her performance; wish I'd seen it when I was promoting Wormware, the world's smallest kitchen composter--the little blue takeout container in photo at right.   There's still a chance with Condom Amulets; I have the vintage aprons, forget the high heels.

Dixie has been supporting herself--currently booked up--with at-home Tupperware parties.  She averages $20,000 a month; a great fallback for a working actor.   See the show for a splendid mix of cross-dressing, hilarity, women's studies/feminism.

Enjoy your Mother's Day--if that's your thing. Check out this different approach ... thanks to Women's Voices for Change for the link.

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I've hosted a couple of tupperware parties in the past, but this one sounds like a LOT more fun! Gotta love those dedicated tupperware "ladies", they put on the best shows :-)