Send a Salami to your Boy in the Army
The Jerky Boys, Stop Staring at Me!
Title: Send a Salami to your Boy in the Army
Characters: Sol Rosenberg
Summary:
“Send Salami Boy Army” features Frank Rizzo delivering one of the most absurd prank calls. The concept is strange from the start and only gets wilder. Miscommunication drives the humor at a fast pace. Frank’s delivery keeps the energy high throughout. It captures the raw, unscripted style that made the Jerky Boys famous. Fans love its originality and nonstop escalation. The call stands out for its bold concept. A memorable piece of classic prank call comedy.
Transcript:
0:03 Phone rings…
0:04 Voice 1: “Hello. [Inaudible 00:04]
0:05 Sol: “Hello.”
0:06 Voice 1: “Hold on.”
0:06 Sol: “Hello”
0:08 Voice 1: “Can I help you?”
0:10 Sol: “Hi. Hello.”
0:11 Voice 1: “Yes.”
0:12 Sol: “Hi, this is Sol.”
0:14 Voice 1: “Hello.’
0:15 Sol: “Yes. Hi, this is Sol. Hi, thank you.”
0:17 Voice 1: “Hi.”
0:18 Sol: “Thank you. I would like to order a box of baloneys please.”
0:22 Voice 1: “A box of baloneys?”
0:24 Sol: “Right. They say send a salami to your boy in the army.”
0:27 Voice 1: “Okay. Let me explain. The baloney comes or the baloney comes home [Inaudible 00:30]
0:31: Sol: “Send a salami to the boy in the army. That’s what they said.”
0:34 Voice 1: “Right.”
0:35 Sol: “I want to get salamis and baloneys, Bologna
0:38 Voice 1: “Okay, baloney comes…”
0:39 Sol: “Hi. Okay, I’m sorry. Thank you. Go ahead.”
0:42 Voice 1: “Baloney comes in one size. It’s about a seven pound…”
0:48 Sol: “It’s a seven pound baloney. That’s a big…[Loud crash]
0:49 Voice 1: “That’s huge.”
0:51 Sol: “Oh, what was that? What was that? Excuse me, ma’am. “
0:56 Voice 1: “Yeah.”
0:57 Sol: “Are you alright?”
0:58 Voice 1: “It wasn’t you?”
0:59 Sol: “Oh by… Oh, Hi.”
1:01 Voice 1: “Yeah.”
1:02 Sol: “Okay. Yeah.”
1:03 Voice 1: “The salami…”
1:04 Sol: “Send a salami to your boy in the army. I like that.”
1:06 Voice 1: “Yeah. The salami, soft salami comes in 2, 3 or 5 pounds.”
1:10 Sol: “A 5 pound.”
1: 12 Voice 1: “2, 3 or 5 and the part salami’s are 1 ½, 2 ½ and 3 ½ pounds.”
1:16 Sol: “When they cure the salami’s, is this the one that they rub on the neck… the neck leather. They rub these on the neck to make the skin like soft…salami.”
1:26 Voice 1: “No. I have never heard of that.”
1:28 Sol: “Yeah, they cure it. They rub the intestines, all over the back and the neck with salt wounds and something like that.”
1:34 Voice 1: “Not that I know of.”
1:35 Sol”: “Send a salami to your boy in the army. That’s what they always kept telling me when I was there and I like that. And what I would like to do is order boxes of baloney, salami’s please. Thank you. Please.”
1:48 Voice 1: “A few…No…This is for mailing?”
1:49 Sol: “Yes. I… [Loud crash] Oh my God! Are you alright? Please!”
1:55 Voice 1: “This is not happening here.”
1:56 Sol: “Oh my work… Oh… Oh God! That makes me very scared; I’m very, very scared when I hear that. Ma’am…”
2:05 Voice 1: What state are you in?”
2:06 Sol: “I’m in… I’m in… Actually, I’m in New York State.”
2:09 Voice 1: “You’re in New York State. Okay, we can’t ship these…”
2:12 Sol: “The wonderful, the wonderful Empire State, the wonderful, beautiful… Send a salami to the boy in the army. I love that slogan.”
2:19 Voice 1: “Yeah, we can’t…”
2:20 Sol: “You got [Inaudible 02:22] over there?
2:24 Voice 1: “Excuse me?”
2:25 Sol: “Yeah. And a salami with a boy in the army. Thank you.”
2:29 Voice 1: “You’re welcome.”
2:30 Sol: “Thank you very much.”
2:31 Voice 1: “Okay.”
2:32 Sol: “Bye!”
2:33 Call ends.
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Send Salami Boy Army – A Classic Jerky Boys Prank Call
“Send Salami Boy Army” is one of the most outrageous Jerky Boys prank calls, built around a bizarre request that only Frank Rizzo could deliver with a straight face. What starts as a strange idea quickly becomes a chaotic, fast-moving exchange that showcases everything fans love about the crank call legends.
This is peak Jerky Boys, bold, unscripted, and powered by personality. It’s the kind of moment that defined classic comedy albums and turned simple phone calls into lasting comedy collectibles.
What Happens in “Send Salami Boy Army”
The setup is simple but immediately unusual, a request that makes no sense on the surface. From there, Frank Rizzo doubles down, pushing the conversation forward without ever clarifying anything.
The humor builds through:
- An absurd premise that hooks listeners instantly
- Miscommunication that grows with every response
- Over-the-top reactions that escalate the tension
- A character who refuses to explain or slow down
This is what makes Jerky Boys prank calls so effective. The situation doesn’t need to make sense, it just needs momentum.
The Frank Rizzo Signature Style
Frank Rizzo’s voice is one of the most recognizable in classic comedy albums, and this skit is a perfect example of why.
His performance delivers:
- Loud, commanding energy from start to finish
- Exaggerated reactions that drive every moment
- A relentless pace that never lets the call settle
- A personality that turns confusion into comedy
This character-first approach is what made these recordings timeless and turned them into must-have Jerky Boys merchandise for fans.
Why Fans Love This
“Send Salami Boy Army” stands out because it’s completely unpredictable. Fans don’t just listen, they react.
- The concept is instantly memorable
- The humor feels raw and unscripted
- Frank Rizzo pushes every moment further
- The escalation never stops
It’s the kind of skit that gets quoted, replayed, and shared, making it a staple among Jerky Boys fans.
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, unpredictable humor
Whether you’re revisiting old favorites or diving into the Jerky Boys for the first time, this track delivers nonstop energy.
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A Piece of Comedy History
The Jerky Boys built their reputation by taking strange ideas and pushing them to the limit. Their prank calls didn’t follow rules, they created their own.
“Send Salami Boy Army” captures that spirit perfectly. It’s weird, loud, and completely committed to the bit. That authenticity is what keeps it relevant.
Owning or revisiting this skit means experiencing a piece of comedy history that still hits the same way today.