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What’s the Dill With: Mr. Pickle?

Stuffed cucumber is the face of The Ruckus Room

Mr. Pickle sits on an air hockey table with a moustache and a pair of glasses printed on the pickle.
Mr. Pickle sits on an air hockey table Feb. 8 in The Ruckus Room. The pickle, who has gone on countless adventures, became the face of the arcade's social media during the pandemic. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
By Finn Wendt Visual Journalist

Take a look at any of the Ruckus Room’s social media accounts and you might wonder why it looks like a fan account for a stuffed pickle. 

That’s Mr. Pickle. 

The stuffed cucumber was a popular prize at the arcade prior to the onset of COVID-19. Once the pandemic shut down businesses, the owners of Ruckus Room Arcade and Fun Center wanted to find a way to keep customers engaged. 

“It’s ‘Night at the Museum’ and he’s going to get trapped in the arcade,” said Emmalyn Smith, Ruckus Room’s co-owner. “He’s going to get up to shenanigans and post every day for a couple of months.”

As the pandemic wore on, Mr. Pickle made nearly one post every day for a year. He is known to dance and make announcements on behalf of Ruckus Room. The stylish vegetable also totes a handful of hats for many occasions, all knit by Smith. 

The Ruckus Room’s downtown location is Mr. Pickle’s home, but his brother — or cousin (it got lost in the lore) — keeps an eye on the Bellis Fair location. 

The downtown location is currently out of pickle prizes, but fear not — a new shipment will be on the way soon. 

WTD runs on Wednesdays. Have a suggestion for a “What’s the Deal With?” inquiry? Email us at newstips@cascadiadaily.com.

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