Memorable Appearances
Whenever Hank appeared on the Stern Show inevitably he would be carrying a green plastic bottle of Sprite or some other soda mixed with vodka. He explained that is was so he could drink during the bus commute from Boston without getting hassled.
Hank would don a costume for some appearances, such as when he was an angel with wings and a halo; a leprechaun; or dressed as Superman.
On March 4, 1998, Hank dressed in a pink rabbit suit, took a succession of phone calls from Stern listeners; sang karaoke to Led Zeppelin songs; and blew a .375 on a breathalyzer test. During another appearance dressed in the same costume, Hank made a visit to illusionist David Blaine, who was encased in a large block of ice outside on the street in New York City. Speaking to Hank remotely, Stern wanted Hank to urinate on the ice. Hank wasn't willing to do that, but he did give Blaine the finger.
After the publicity generated by the online poll, Hank started appearing more often on the Stern Show. In June 1998, Hank was followed by the cameras of E! Entertainment Television as he was given a make-over. Hank had his 1970s-era hair cut at a salon; had his long fingernails and toenails chiseled off during a manicure; received an eye exam and new glasses; got fitted for a tuxedo; and was supposed to have his teeth cleaned at the dentist office, but was unable to do so because he was too intoxicated.
One of the producers from E! started managing Hank, and soon he was being offered various paying gigs to make appearances at bachelor parties, bars, strip clubs, etc. In an interview his manager said that "Hank was diligent in finding out every fine detail about his appearances and treated them with the utmost professionalism." Hank would be hired to sing karaoke, bartend, or hurl insults. He also started merchandising a line of t-shirts and key chains. Hank, once dependent on disability checks, was now making $5–7000 per month. He had bought himself a new stereo, and was most excited about almost being out of credit card debt. Hank made at least one appearance on WWF Raw; and starred in a local commercial selling used cars.
When Hank was asked if he wasn’t worried that he was being exploited he replied: “No, and even If I am I don’t care, I’m making money.”
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