Jackass 3-D – Wee Man and his “Jackass” party poopers strike it rich – again
The Merry Pranksters Wee Man. Photo There’s one scene in “Jackass 3-D” where Jason Acuña, better known as Wee Man because of his diminutive stature, is dressed as a leprechaun and is standing beside a big pot of gold. After last weekend’s incredible box office take – $50 million, with some of that about to come out of Easy Reader’s coffers when I turn in my expense receipt – that pot of gold is no longer just a movie prop. Wee Man and I are sitting at one of the outdoor tables in front of Chronic Tacos, the dining establishment on PCH and Torrance Boulevard in Redondo Beach. He’s one of the principal owners, and business this afternoon is brisk. “Jackass 3-D” opened at 12:01 a.m., much earlier in the day, and those midnight screenings alone raked in $2.5 million. So Wee Man’s not only sitting, he’s sitting pretty. Even with just three hours of sleep the night before and an appearance on KROQ that very morning, Wee Man is in good spirits. People approach our table every few minutes. I assume that most of them recognize me as well, but choose to respect my privacy. On the other hand, no one’s shy about chatting up Wee Man. “It’s a crazy life I live,” he says when I mention that it…
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