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One of the timeless storylines in the Saved by the Bell TV series was the on-again, off-again relationship of Zack Morris and Kelly Kapowski. In the first episode of the Bayside era, Zack showed everyone his life-size cardboard cutout of Kelly that descended from the ceiling to greet him in the morning. I maintain to this day I'd be content if cardboard cutout-Kelly offered me morning salutations every 24 hours, but that's not important.

What is important is that our friendly online super-center, otherwise known as Ebay, is bringing back the Kapowski in Olympics form. She's not a volleyball player and isn't a cheerleader per se, but smiling Shawn Johnson in cardboard form is sure to make you happy.

This is a life-size cardboard stand-up of Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson that was used as part of a Coca-Cola display.  The stand-up is 4' 8" tall and measures 27" across. 

Much like the Michael Phelps' competition-used Speedo, the Shawn Johnson cutout will make for some awkward conversation in the single male's household. Used as a form of sports decor in the family home or female home and this thing will be cute as a button (I didn't make up the rules, I just follow them).

Come to think of it, Shawn Johnson and Kelly Kapowski have a lot in common. They both represent the athlete, the girl next door and the all-American. That's why I say to you, Shawn, as a distant fan, please don't ever date a college guy who runs a burgers and fries joint. You'll only be hurt in the end.

Photo via Ebay user rkblakely

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  1. Perzlaf
    1. Posted by Perzlaf Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:12 pm EDT

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    I prefer Pepsi!
  2. wizeazz
    2. Posted by wizeazz Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    Nice allusions to Saved by the Bell. I LOVED that show.
  3. Rush
    3. Posted by Rush Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:34 pm EDT

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    Shawn Johnson is only 4' 8"?
  4. John H
    4. Posted by John H Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:41 pm EDT

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    that is the best looking cardboard cutout ive ever seen
  5. Rush
    5. Posted by Rush Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:34 pm EDT

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    Great job Shawn Johnson! (If having a cardboard cut out of yourself was one of your goals?)
  6. Patrick I
    6. Posted by Patrick I Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:15 pm EDT

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    If anyone is actually interested in buying it, the description mentions that all proceeds go to the juvenile diabetes research foundation, so it's for a good cause according to our seller. [Not endorsed by Yahoo! in any form.]
  7. Brian S (brianguy)
    7. Posted by Brian S (brianguy) Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    haha that's awesome! I love Coke and Kelly I mean Shawn is great.......
  8. JC
    8. Posted by JC Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:28 pm EDT

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    Shawn Johnson did a great job in gymnastics and has saved some face for the American gymnastics team when they fell apart in the group competition.....She is getting more popular and it's understandable.....But I just feel sorry for Alicia....It's true that Alicia screwed up on the balance beam and brought down the team. Before she made the mistake, the media poured all over her. After the unfortunate mistake she made, she's totally out of the media spotlight. Alicia was taken out from the AT &T commercial. It's now all Johnson and Luskin.....I just feel it's a bit too cruel for Alicia. I'm just afraid it will set a bad example for the future athletes. It's like if you made one mistake, your career is all literally game over.
  9. tony xu
    9. Posted by tony xu Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:16 pm EDT

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    Shawn is so cute,I love her......
  10. wiseoleman
    10. Posted by wiseoleman Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    Check the dentition of those chinese child gymnasts and you can tell that they're under age.
  11. Thomas G
    11. Posted by Thomas G Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:16 pm EDT

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    It's good to see a fellow Iowan do so well and if Shawn was an inch shorter, she would be forced (by law) to ride in her dad's SUV in a booster seat. I hope she is co-Grand Marshall at next year's Iowa State Fair Parade along with Lolo Jones.
  12. CasualObserver
    12. Posted by CasualObserver Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    Yawn. These Olympics are turing out to be a disaster. It's ALL about the money.
  13. CherryOnTop
    13. Posted by CherryOnTop Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:47 pm EDT

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    He Kexin ( wow nice name)
    It was 1989, and we all know that China wasn't big on the whole human rights thing. Plus all countries have a shadowly past somewhere along the line.
    Please post a comment thats relevent to the article.
  14. Nadir
    14. Posted by Nadir Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    OK, so Shawn is not only the cutest thing on high heels, but she also has a sense of humor.
    She leaves me no choice. I have to stalk her now. Now where is that ski mask?
  15. Nadir
    15. Posted by Nadir Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    For got one thing. Do we have a state that allows marrying a 16 year old?
  16. Nadir
    16. Posted by Nadir Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    Oh, and one last thing...is she considered a midget?
    I hope not..midgets are so medieval..but they sure creep me out though; had this room mate who once hired a midget to run around in my dorm room at night, once I was high and out cold. Cruel...not funny....just cruel..to me off course.
  17. Rush
    17. Posted by Rush Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:34 pm EDT

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    I agree with CherryOnTop. Can you so quickly forget the Civil Rights movements in the US? Martin Luther King Jr ring any bells? Slavery and the following Civil War? All dark times for the United States, every country has something of the like.
    Again CONGRATS to Johnson and Alicia and Nastia and I feel really bad because I don't know the other gymnast's names!
    P.S. Bischell thats just nasty.
  18. Nadir
    18. Posted by Nadir Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    Hey Diehard Cat,
    You know what happens when you lay out a fake dead mouse only to lure a Cat....and only for that Cat to trip over a 250 Volts naked copper wire? Yeah exactly....smells real funny after wards..now why don't you beat it..ya anti-American back alley hobo.
  19. Nadir
    19. Posted by Nadir Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    Rush..no it ain't nasty if she doesn't know about it. She can probably fit in to a shoe box.
  20. drlauraf@...
    20. Posted by drlauraf@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    What's the story behind the synchronized swimming team that had twinkle lights in their suits and then the suits were banned from the games? Doesn't FPM Investigative Unit want to know? The world wants the down low on this story.
    Thanks, Laura in TX
  21. Nadir
    21. Posted by Nadir Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    Laura from TX....question.
    ARE YA OUT OF YOUR MIND? Do you know you have your email address showing up in public? There are many creepy guys out there, unlike me.
    OK, seriously, one question.
    Hey what's the deal with Bush? Is he really dumb or does he pretend...as in fakin it!
  22. Nadir
    22. Posted by Nadir Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    Laura from TX...why do you care?
  23. Nadir
    23. Posted by Nadir Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    And that story is relevant to Shawn Johnson's impersonation... because???????????
  24. CasualObserver
    24. Posted by CasualObserver Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    Money. Ego. Money. Ego. Money. Ego. Money. Ego. Money. Ego. Money. Ego. Money. Ego. Money. Ego. Money. Parents. Ego. Money. Ego. Endorsements. Money. Ego. Money. Ego. Parents. Money. ITS ALL ABOUT MONEY.
  25. Vixen
    25. Posted by Vixen Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:11 pm EDT

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    RUSH: True! True! All true! Who was it who said those who cannot remember history are doomed to repeat it?

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