Most kids want to ride up to their high school prom in a limo. But a few kids from Seamen High School in Kansas found a different mode of transportation: the 27-foot-long Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
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How Did These Kids Rent the Wienermobile?
A few students were hanging out at a Sonic in Topeka, Kansas, when they noticed the Wienermobile parked at a nearby grocery store.
KSNT reported that the high school students initially stopped by for a few photos. Soon after, an idea began to roll, much like hot dogs on a grill.
"One of my buddies was like, 'Can we rent this thing?' and I was like, 'Well, what if we just ask about prom? What if they take us? It's tomorrow. Like, that'd be insane,'" said junior Breckan Andrews.
Next, they approached the Oscar Mayer spokesperson and the Wienermobile's driver, Maggie Dawson, also known as "Meatloaf Maggie," with their prom idea.
Dawson responded enthusiastically, saying, "It was like a little light bulb. We were like, 'Well, what time is prom?' And from there, we checked our schedule, and we were able to make it happen."
It Was Cheaper Than Renting a Limo
Andrews, who holds the esteemed title of "Hot Dogger" with Oscar Mayer, said the company made the Wienermobile ride happen for free.
"Hearing about prom, I mean, I have such special memories, like with my high school experience with my prom and knowing that we could add the weenie magic of the big dog to it," Dawson said. "We figured it had to be done."
Afterward, Andrews said the untraditional idea made their junior prom that much more special. Now, he and his friends face the challenge of coming up with an even better idea for their senior prom.
As far as Dawson was concerned, she was proud that she and the Wienermobile were a part of this truly special memory for the Seaman High School students.
"It's such a special thing for me, being the steward that gets to bring them there," Dawson said. "So I can't even imagine what kind of happiness it's going to bring."
