fuckyeahjenna:

kayweb:

everybodyska:

thedailywhat:

RIP: Elmer Lynn Hauldren, a former ad man best known for his role as Empire Carpet’s iconic “Empire Man” (often mistaken for the company’s owner), passed away today at the age of 89.

“He has made an indelible mark on advertising history with his creativity and warmth,” Empire CEO Steve Silvers said of Hauldren. “Lynn will always have a special place in the hearts of many. Our thoughts are with his family during this time.”

Aside from his successful career as a corporate mascot, Hauldren released several albums with his barbershop quartet, Chordiac Arrest.

[trib / chicagoist.]

BUT.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

OH MY FUCKING GOD NO

Not enough people are aware of this and that makes me sad.

Reblogged 1 year ago from fuckyeahjenna (Originally from thedailywhat)
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    THIS IS UPSETTING, Y’ALL.
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    empire guy!! first it was billy mays, now elmer?! hopefully...shamwow/slapchop guy is...
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    nothing lasts forever.
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  13. anthonyornelas said: OMG I thought he died a long time ago “/
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    Essential Chicagoan
  20. everybodyska reblogged this from fuckyeahjenna and added:
    Not enough people are aware of this and that makes me sad.
  21. fuckyeahjenna reblogged this from kayweb and added:
    OH MY FUCKING GOD NO
  22. abronavich reblogged this from thedailywhat and added:
    “800-588-2300, Empiiiiiiiire!” RIP. (Chordiac Arrest? whatta bundle
  23. boredtheater reblogged this from thedailywhat and added:
    bummer. I had gotten curious about this guy a year or two ago since...voice was still...