I Pickle They

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Title: I Pickle They

Characters: Jack Tors

Summary: 

“I Pickle They” features Frank Rizzo delivering a loud and unpredictable prank call. The humor builds through confusion and fast escalation. It captures the raw, unscripted style that made the Jerky Boys famous. Fans enjoy it for its energy and authenticity. The conversation keeps intensifying throughout. A standout piece of classic prank call comedy.

Transcript:

0:00 Phone rings

0:02 Voice 1: “Hello”

0:03 Jack Tors: “Good afternoon! Jack’s Pickle’s and Peanuts Pumps. Who’s this?”

0:07 Voice1: “From where?”

0:08 Jack Tors: “Hello.”

0:09 Voice 1: “Yes.”

0:10 Jack Tors: “Yes. You want pickles?”

0:11 Voice 1: “Pickles? Yes.”

0:13 Jack Tors: “Yes. Okay. How many?”

0:15 Voice 1: “How many pickles?”

0:17 Jack Tors: “Yes.”

0:18 Voice 1: “What kind size?”

0:19 Jack Tors: “How many do you want?”

0:20 Voice 1: ”50 boxes.”

0:24 Jack Tors: ‘Sir.

0:25 Voice 1: “Yes.”

0:27 Jack Tors: “What are you doin?”

0:28 Voice 1: “I pickle… you know. I pickle they.”

0:34 Jack Tors: “Sir, why?”

0:36 Voice 1: “I pickle.”

0:37 Jack Tors: “Hello.”

0:38 Voice 1: “Yes. You got the pickle?”

0:40 Jack Tors: “Yes. You called me. You want pickles?”

0:42 Voice 1: “I call you?”

0:43 Jack Tors: “Yes.”

0:44 Voice 1: “For the pickles?”

0:45 Jack Tors: “Yes.”

0:46 Voice 1: “Just one second.”[Speaks in native language] Nobody call you.”

0:52 Jack Tors: “You just called me now.”

0:54 Voice 1: “I called you now?”

0:56 Jack Tors: “Yes.”

0:57 Voice 1: “I pickle they”

0:58 Jack Tors: “This is Jack’s Pickles and Peanuts Pumps”

1:02 Voice 1: “Jack Pickles from Peanuts Pumps?”

1:05 Jack Tors: “Right”

1:06 Voice 1: “I don’t know.”

1:07 Jack Tors: “Look. I have…Listen, do you need sour, half sour, garlic or dill, what?”

1:12 Voice 1: “I need just tomatoes. You have tomatoes? Fresh tomatoes?”

1:17 Jack Tors: “I have tomatoes too, yes. How many boxes do you need?”

1:21 Voice 1: “How many boxes I need?”

1:22 Jack Tors: “Yes.”

1:23 Voice 1: “300 boxes.”

1:25 Jack Tors: “Of tomatoes?”

1:26 Voice 1: “Yeah.”

1:27 Jack Tors: “Going…”

1:27 Voice 1: “No, just…What kind prices? Dependant on price.”

1:31 Jack Tors: “My tomatoes are $3.69 a box.”

1:35 Voice 1: “$3.69 a box?”

1:36 Jack Tors: “Yes.”

1:37 Voice 1: “How many pounds in box?”

1:38 Jack Tors: “About 18 pounds.”

1:40 Voice 1: “18 pounds?”

1:42 Jack Tors: “Yes.”

1:43 Voice 1: “This is fresh tomatoes?”

1:44 Jack Tors: “Fresh. That’s right. We grow them in small pots.”

1:52 Voice 1: “18 pounds?”

1:54 Jack Tors: “Yes.”

1:55 Voice 1: “What kind size of the tomatoes?”

1:57 Jack Tors: “They’re very, very small. They are almost microscopic. You can barely see them with the naked eye.”

2:03 Voice 1: “Small or like cherry tomatoes?”

2:05 Jack Tors: “These are nipple tomatoes. As a matter of fact, you may need a [Inaudible 00:02:10] to see these damn things.”

2:12 Voice 1: “Okay. How I can see these tomatoes?”

2:15 Jack Tors: “With your eyes, you silly ass!”

2:19 Voice 1: “Oh my God!”

2:20 Jack Tors: “You don’t want them or no?”

2:21 Voice 1: “No. I want they.”

2:23 Jack Tors: “You…”

2:24 Voice 1: “I want they. No, I don’t know what kind they. They small, small, like… no, just… what kind? How many… One inch around, two inches around?”

2:38 Jack Tors: “A small point.”

2:40 Voice 1: “A small pump?”

2:43 Jack Tors: “Yes. Yes!”

2:47 Voice 1: “Okay. Listen to me, when they is good, I take all of them. No problem.”

2:53 Jack Tors: “Okay.”

2:55 Voice 1: “I pickle.”

2:56 Jack Tors: “Okay. We got a deal.”

2:58 Voice 1: ‘Okay.”

2:59 Jack Tors: “2000 dollars.”

3:01 Voice 1: ‘2000 dollars?”

3:02 Jack Tors: “Yeah.”

3:03 Voice 1: “For what?”

3:04 Jack Tors: ‘For a small box of potatoes.”

3:07 Voice 1: “Of potatoes?”

3:09 Jack Tors: “Yes.”

3:10 Voice1: “I don’t need potatoes. I need just tomatoes.”

3:12 Jack Tors: “I’ll give you tomatoes and then you give me 2000 for the box of potatoes.”

3:17 Voice 1: ‘Good.”

3:18 Jack Tors: “Okay?”

3:19 Voice 1: “Okay.”

3:20 Jack Tors: “You’re a good businessman.”

3:22 Voice 1: “Why not?”

3:23: Jack Tors: “Aha”

3:24 Voice 1: “Yeah.”

3:25 Jack Tors:” See, I like doing business with you. I make money.”

3:26 Voice 1: [Laughs]

3:28 Jack Tors: “What you doin’?”

3:30 Voice 1: “I pickle.”

3:31 [Sound of police siren]

3:32 Jack Tors:”Oh, shit. I gotta go”

3:33 Voice 1: “Okay.”

3:33 Jack Tors: “Somebody hit my car.”

3:34 Jack Tors hangs up.

I Pickle They – A Classic Jerky Boys Prank Call

“I Pickle They” is one of those Jerky Boys prank calls that perfectly captures the unpredictable, fast-moving humor that made the group legendary. Featuring the unmistakable Frank Rizzo, this skit takes a simple idea and turns it into a loud, chaotic exchange filled with confusion and bold delivery.

This is classic Jerky Boys, unscripted, unapologetic, and completely driven by personality. It’s exactly why they remain true crank call legends in the world of classic comedy albums.

What Happens in “I Pickle They”

The call starts with what seems like a straightforward conversation, but it quickly becomes something much more unpredictable. Frank Rizzo’s tone and approach immediately take over, turning the interaction into a back-and-forth filled with confusion and escalating humor.

The comedy builds through:

• Miscommunication that keeps getting worse
• Over-the-top reactions to simple responses
• A steady rise in tension that fuels the humor
• A character who refuses to back down

This is what defines the best Jerky Boys prank calls, letting the moment unfold naturally into something unforgettable.

The Frank Rizzo Signature Style

Frank Rizzo is one of the most recognizable characters from classic comedy albums, and “I Pickle They” highlights his strengths perfectly.

His performance includes:

• Loud, confident delivery that commands attention
• Exaggerated reactions that drive the humor
• Relentless pacing that keeps listeners engaged
• A personality that transforms confusion into comedy

This character-driven approach helped turn simple recordings into lasting comedy collectibles.

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Why Fans Love This

Fans of the Jerky Boys continue to revisit “I Pickle They” because it delivers everything they expect:

• Raw, unscripted humor that feels real
• A fast-paced exchange that keeps building
• Frank Rizzo at full intensity
• A situation that becomes funnier as it escalates

For collectors of Jerky Boys merchandise, this skit is another standout addition.

Perfect For

This prank call is perfect for:

• Fans of classic comedy albums
• Collectors of comedy collectibles
• Anyone exploring custom prank calls
• Listeners who enjoy bold, character-driven humor

Whether you’re discovering the Jerky Boys or revisiting their best work, this track delivers a memorable experience.

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A Piece of Comedy History

The Jerky Boys built their reputation on creating comedy that felt real and unfiltered. Their prank calls became iconic, influencing how people experience humor even today.

“I Pickle They” reflects that era perfectly. It’s raw, direct, and powered entirely by personality. That authenticity is what keeps fans coming back.

Owning or revisiting this skit means adding another piece of classic comedy history to your collection.

Find out how the characters came to life on the official Jerky Boys history page.