‘There’s a Giant Weiner in the Road’: North Coast Residents Spot the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile on Its Way North

 

The Weinermobile in Fort Bragg [Credit to Katie Shellman]

The Weinermobile in Fort Bragg [Credit to Katie Shellman]

Katie Shellman was working at her family’s business Fort Bragg Feed and Pet yesterday when her co-worker said, “Hey, Katie! There’s a giant wiener in the road.” She told us she was shocked when she looked up, and there, in all its glory, was the famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile driving down Fort Bragg’s Elm Street, shining in the sunlight of the Mendocino Coast.

Busy with customers, Shellman was only able to get pictures of the great weenie when it drove back towards her work. Shellman was told that the weenie was merely passing through Fort Bragg and actually made a thirty-minute stop at Fort Bragg’s Glass Beach.

Confusion Hill is always a bright spot on the road. But, with the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile, a whole new level was achieved.

Confusion Hill is always a bright spot on the road. But, with the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile, a whole new level was achieved. [Photo by credit to Carol Campbell]

Corroborating the Weenie’s presence on the North Coast did not stop there. Confusion Hill, a well-known tourist destination on the Mendocino/Humboldt County Line, was also visited by the wandering weenie. The mighty Weiner amongst the majestic redwoods marked a moment meant to be remembered.

Plump sausage cooling in the shade of the redwoods at Confusion Hill. [Photo by credit to Carol Campbell]

Plump sausage cooling in the shade of the redwoods at Confusion Hill. [Photo by credit to Carol Campbell]

It looks like the Weenie Wagon made it as far north as Humboldt County’s quaint village of Ferndale. Humboldt County resident Troy Shumard posted on his Facebook stunning images of the Weenie Wagon looking plump while parked in front of one of Ferndale’s iconic Victorian storefronts. The juxtaposition between the curvaceous Weiner and the handsome architecture was a sight to behold.

Seeking confirmation these sightings were the authentic weenie, we found Oscar Mayer’s handy-dandy Weenie Tracker. The Wienermobile is scheduled for two events on the West Coast, one in Florence, Oregon on May 21 and Vacaville on May 27. It stands to reason the wagon is now making its way north to spread the joy of weenies to coastal Oregonians. 

Godspeed, Great Weenie!

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Michelle
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Michelle
1 year ago

I Seen it today on Grizzley Bluff Road when I was at my son’s and daughter I. Laws house. I even got a glimpse of the picture on my phone.

jeffry a branca
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jeffry a branca
1 year ago
Reply to  Michelle

weinermobile made an appearance at my high school pep-rally 1972 ; Taft High , Woodland Hills CA , little oscar was a big hit !

Bunny Wilder
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Bunny Wilder
1 year ago

I passed it on the Avenue of the Giants in Phillipsville! Very shiny and unexpected.

Ben Schill
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Ben Schill
1 year ago

As a kid, a much older weinermobile would visit LA supermarkets with “Litrtlt Oscar” driving.. Saw it many times but missed it driving past my house yesterday..

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Ben Schill
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Ben Schill
1 year ago
Reply to  Ben Schill

Little Oscar.. Sheesh..!

Piglet
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Piglet
1 year ago

I hope the Great Weiner is planning on lunch with Paul Bunyan and Babe at the Trees of Misery!

Gavin'sComb
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Gavin'sComb
1 year ago
Reply to  Piglet

Don’t forget the Blue Ox.

PenguinnD
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1 year ago
Reply to  Gavin'sComb

Babe is the Blue Ox!

Gavin'sComb
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Gavin'sComb
1 year ago
Reply to  Penguinn

You’re correct.

Pat
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Pat
1 year ago

For the edification of those posting comments here, the word is spelled “wiener”, not “weiner” (which latter would, perhaps fortuitously, be pronounced “whiner”).

Bug on a Windshield
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Bug on a Windshield
1 year ago
Reply to  Pat

Don’t be a “weiner”.

PenguinnD
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1 year ago

As I remember from the distant past, the little person was called “Chef Oscar” and he was dressed in an appropriate chef costume. The “Wieniemobile” was different (and larger) and had a small theater inside so that Oscar Mayer PR films could be shown, After which, everyone got a hot dog!!!

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thetallone
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thetallone
1 year ago

Alternative headline: “Phallic Vehicle Promotes Carcinogenic Mystery Meat”

AkbarD
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1 year ago
Reply to  thetallone

Jeez, relax a little!

Gavin'sComb
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Gavin'sComb
1 year ago
Reply to  thetallone

Were you “triggered” by its size?

DolphinLuv707
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DolphinLuv707
1 year ago

But when my wiener is out in Arcata the cops have to get involved….. oh the hypocrisy