Here's a list of questions that we've compiled from the hundreds upon hundreds of thousands of emails that our staff of retired lunch ladies and unemployed mall Santas answer on a daily basis. 

Q: What is CmonFwank.com?

A: A website containing new stuff about old stuff.  Basically, anything we grew up with that we never grew out of is fair game to be photographed, written about and posted on the dubya dubya dubya.  The website's purpose is simply as a creative outlet for its authors who spend countless hours in conversations starting with, "Remember..."

Q: What does "C'mon Fwank" mean?

A: A funny lunch lady at a school function Josh once DJed uttered the phrase to a kid eating lots and lots of Jell-O.  It was supposed to come out as "C'mon Frank" but, it came out the way it did and it became a huge inside joke.  When it came time to name the site, Josh thought it would spark curiosity, look funny on a t-shirt, and wouldn't be associated with anything else.

Q: Where do you get all the items for the site?

A: A lot of them are the actual relics from our childhood.  Sometimes, we have to re-acquire relics we once owned from our childhood.  And then there are the times we acquire the stuff we always wanted but never got.  Those are usually the sweetest triumphs.  It's kinda like stepping back in time and getting something you had to have for the first time.  Actually, that's exactly what it is.

Q: Are any of the items you talk about on the site for sale?

A: No.  The items we write about are not for sale.  However, due to demand of actually wanting to see the curious phrase "C'mon Fwank" on a t-shirt, we'll have an official store up and running soon with official C'mon Fwank t-shirts and possibly some classic merchandise you can buy.

Q: Is the site family-friendly and kid-friendly?

A: Yes, there is zero profanity on the site and it's suitable for just about anyone.  And yes, it's very much on purpose.  While most of the articles are about stuff that kids today weren't even thought about during their original times in the spotlight, if a kid wants to read about Nintendo cereal and Jell-O 1-2-3, well, he can do so here without seein' any cussin'.

Q: How often is the site updated?

A: At the time of writing this FAQ, the goal is to do at least one article per week (usually on Friday) and one FwankTV per month (usually on someday).   

Q: What do you think of the other nostalgic websites on the internet?

A: Love them all and have nothing but respect.  We're the new guys on the block, but we've got lots of original material to bring to the table that hasn't been done.  See FwankTV.  We aren't trying to go against anyone or steal anyone's thunder...we're just doing our own thing. 

Q: What is FwankTV?

A: Wow, didn't see that one coming.  FwankTV is our original video channel.  It features original productions starring Josh, the site's owner/author.  Josh works in television and has had quite a few nostalgic experiences (such as working on the reunion episode of You Can't Do That on Television and the revival of Nickelodeon's GUTS), and has traveled to a lot of cool, note-worthy places with his career.  Documenting these things on video made for a perfect exclusive feature for the site. 

Q: Why are the first two articles written two years before the third?

A: Josh originally attempted to do C'mon Fwank as an extension of his personal/professional website in 2006.  It could only be accessed by a hidden link, and, well...no one ever found it.  Not that there was much to see besides articles about markers and shampoo. 

Q: Will you reply if I write you an email?

A: Yes.  Unless it's stupid.

Q: What do you expect to write about the most?

A: Nickelodeon.  Josh has long had connections with Nickelodeon, and probably has more knowledge and resources from the network and its classic programming than anyone on the planet.  He especially has a soft spot for Nickelodeon Studios.  Chase is very knowledgeable in Nickelodeon too.  There'll also be plenty of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles gab.

Q: How do Josh and Chase know each other and where are they from?

A: Josh hired Chase to write for a project he was involved with in 2005.  They're both from different parts of Texas. 

Q: Did Josh's girlfriend and her family really give him a leg lamp from A Christmas Story?

A: Aha! This question has been updated.  Josh and the leg lamp giving girlfriend broke up in June of 2010.  He is now currently pursuing the entire female cast of Friends. 

Q: Are Chase's grandmother stories true?

A: Yes.  Chase has an infinite number of hilarious stories about his grandmother and just about any 80s/90s brand name.  Often times Josh will try to stump Chase with a random pop culture icon and usually, Chase will have a grandmother story about it. 

Q: Were these questions really frequently asked?

A: Shut up.

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