Where did the saying know what I mean Vern come from?
In 1981, Varney was asked back to film a new spot for Cherry, this one for a dilapidated amusement park in Bowling Green, Kentucky, that Cherry considered so unimpressive he didn’t want to show it on camera. Instead, he created the character of Ernest P. (“Know what I mean, Vern?” became Ernest’s catchphrase.)
Who says you know what I mean Vern?
The late Jim Varney died at the too-young age of 50 in February 2000. Varney was famous for playing Ernest P. In commercials, Ernest spoke into the camera as if he was talking to an off-camera buddy: “Know what I mean, Vern?” In this neck of the woods, the catchphrase lingers to present day.
What was Ernest catchphrase?
Ernest P. Worrell became a cult figure in the 1980s, known for his catchphrase, “knowwhatimean?” and for talking to an off-camera character named Vern.
Who is Vern in Ernest movies?
actor Jim Varney
Comedic actor Jim Varney played his signature character Ernest P. Worrell in hundreds of commercials and five Disney films including ‘Ernest Goes to Camp.
What does Vern mean?
The name Vern is primarily a male name of American origin that means Alder Tree. Short form of the name Vernon.
What is a Ernest?
noun. a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “vigor, intent”
Who said Vern?
Jim Varney
Worrell is a fictional character, portrayed by Jim Varney in a series of television commercials and later in a television series (Hey Vern, It’s Ernest!) as well as a series of feature films.
What is Ernest dogs name?
Rimshot
Rimshot is Ernest’s second and best known pet dog. He is characterized as very smart. He was featured in Ernest Goes to Jail and Ernest Scared Stupid, in which he was also shown to be very brave and tough, as he would stand up to the main villains which would usually lead to his near demise.
Do we ever see Vern in Ernest?
Ernest was created with Varney by the Nashville advertising agency Carden & Cherry and was used in various local television ad campaigns. While Vern is never shown to say anything, it is implied that he finds Ernest to be an unwelcome pest due to him trying to slam his door in Ernest’s face on a few occasions.
Are Vern and Verniece twins?
Nope, Vern and Verniece Enciso are not twins. Of course, we were aware of that but during our shoot their similarities were unmistakable. “Maybe it’s because of the makeup?” one of them joked. Yet the dynamic duo are so in sync with each other from twinning, planning their next trip, and managing their own business.