Lighthearted Mafioso Phone Conversation: Frank Rizzo's Classic Prank Call

Avery Emberly

Updated Friday, August 16, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A classic prank call from "The Jerky Boys" featuring the unforgettable character Frank Rizzo has resurfaced on Reddit, reminding fans of its comedic brilliance. The call, filled with outrageous and humorous dialogue, captures the essence of Frank Rizzo's unique style and has once again become a topic of lively discussion.

The conversation kicks off with Frank Rizzo making a call to Ernie, starting with the memorable line, "Yeah? What's up there, squeaky balls?" The dialogue quickly escalates into a lighthearted exchange, with Rizzo asserting his dominance and reminiscing about their "good old days," despite Ernie's clear confusion and lack of memory about Rizzo.

Frank Rizzo's threats and colorful language continue throughout the call, showcasing his exaggerated mafioso persona. Lines like "I could whack out a hundred guys in a week" and "I always wind up choking a few people" highlight the over-the-top nature of the prank. The call also features a comical mix-up of names, as Rizzo refers to Ernie's associate Tony Scarboni as "Tony Zamboni" and even "Pepperoni."

The Reddit community has been buzzing with nostalgic comments about this iconic prank call. One user recalled, "In the early 90s, maybe '89, the first time I listened to their crank call tape... I never laughed so hard in my life up to that point. The lines consumed me and my friends all summer long." Another user humorously noted, "That Frank Rizzo is a real character, I tell ya. I wonder if he ever got that leaky roof sorted out after that stuff up there with those Mexicans and the hot mops."

The comedic genius of Frank Rizzo has even inspired comments about the actor behind the voice. One user pointed out, "The guy on the phone also does the voice of Mort Goldberg on Family Guy for those who don't know." Another user expressed surprise, "Can't believe Arkin did that flick."

For those interested in revisiting this comedic gem, one user mentioned, "The movie is on YouTube 'free with ads' if anyone wants to catch it."

The legacy of "The Jerky Boys" and Frank Rizzo's prank calls continues to live on, providing endless laughter and a glimpse into the golden era of prank calls. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering these calls for the first time, Frank Rizzo's antics are sure to entertain and amuse.

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Top Comments from Reddit

ziunim

The Jerky Boys (1995)

Whyudoodat

They're up there slapping each other around with the hot mops, it's a real mess.

Marko-Darko

“Pablo, honey? Are you washing your a**?”

ArtDSellers

That Frank Rizzo is a real character I tell ya what I wonder if he ever got that leaky roof sorted out after that s*** up there with those Mexicans and the hot mops.

Sir-Coogsalot

Sizzle chest

Remarkable-Sir-5129

Man in the early 90s(maybe 89) the first time I listed to their crank call tape....I never laughed so hard in my life up to that point. The lines consumed me and my friends all summer long.

skinnergy

Cant believe Arkin did that flick.

ThunderBobMajerle

They go around the bed and get hit with another turnstile. Boom. More money you see?

dewmzdeigh

Movie is on YT "free with ads" if anyone wants to catch it.

rathat

The guy on the phone also does the voice of Mort Goldberg on Family Guy for those who don't know.

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