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Why Is Annie Blackburn Always Holding a Coffee Decanter?

If Twin Peaks action figures ever become a thing, I hope Annie Blackburn’s figure is packaged with a coffee decanter. Why? She holds it ALL THE TIME at the Double R Diner.

ANNIE BLACKBURN’S COFFEE DECANTER IN EPISODE 2.017

Annie arrives in Twin Peaks starting with Episode 2.017.

Shortly after arriving, her sister Norma put her to work as a waitress. We first see Annie with her coffee decanter greeting Dale Cooper, local law enforcement, who is reading a book about Tibet while the “Spring Formal” painting looms in the background.

Annie Blackburn holding a coffee decanter while speaking with Dale Cooper
Episode 2.017

Annie asks Cooper, “Would you like something to drink?”

Cooper responds, “Yes, I’d like, uh, a cup of deep, black joe, please.”

“Coming right up,” Annie replies.

Dale Cooper speaking with Annie Blackburn while she holds a decanter
Episode 2.017
Dale Cooper watching Annie Blackburn pour coffee
Episode 2.017
Dale Cooper drinking coffee as Annie Blackburn looks on
Episode 2.017

Annie warns Cooper that she “made it a little strong,” but that doesn’t deter him. In fact, she “made it just right” after he takes a sip.

ANNIE BLACKBURN’S COFFEE DECANTER IN EPISODE 2.018

Annie Blackburn holding a coffee decanter in the Double R Diner
Episode 2.018

Annie returns with her coffee decanter in Episode 2.018. After identifying a chickadee on a Dodge Dart, she asks Cooper if he wants a “cup of deep, black joe.”

Dale Cooper telling a joke to Annie Blackburn as she pours him coffee
Episode 2.018

No surprise, he does. And Annie pours offering a better look at her coffee decanter. At this point, it’s time to identify this prop which Annie can’t let go.

Bunn Coffee Decanter

The decanter appears to be a Bunn Easy Pour Commercial Decanter from 1988/92. I found an eBay auction for a similar decanter that was sold in 2016. Bunn still makes coffee decanters today, but they no longer have the company’s name in script form on the side.

Dale Cooper telling a joke while Annie Blackburn poured coffee
Episode 2.018

After being pulled away for a moment and interrupting Cooper’s joke, she tops off his cup with another pour.

ANNIE BLACKBURN’S COFFEE DECANTER IN EPISODE 2.019

Annie Blackburn holding a decanter in the Double R Diner
Episode 2.019

Annie is seen passing by Bobby and Shelly holding her Bunn coffee decanter in Episode 2.019. She’s also sporting a familiar looking sweater. Wait a second, is that Donna Hayward’s sweater from the picnic video?

Donna and Laura's Picnic Video
Laura and Donna’s picnic video from the Pilot Episode

Why yes, it IS Donna’s sweater! Perhaps there was a sale at Horne’s Department Store, or maybe Donna didn’t mind Annie “touching her stuff” unlike Laura. By the way, Hot Topic released a replica cardigan sweater last year in case you wanted to pick one up. It’s a close recreation of the one seen in the series.

Annie Blackburn and Dale Cooper at the Double R Diner
Episode 2.019
Annie Blackburn at the Double R Diner
Episode 2.019

You can get a better look at Annie sporting Donna’s sweater when she speaks with Agent Dale Cooper later in Episode 2.019.

ANNIE BLACKBURN’S COFFEE DECANTER IN EPISODE 2.020

Dale Cooper and Annie Blackburn at the Double R Diner
Episode 2.020
Dale Cooper and Annie Blackburn at the Double R Diner
Episode 2.020

Annie is seen one final time at the Double R Diner with her Bunn decanter in Episode 2020.

ANNIE BLACKBURN HOLDING OTHER THINGS AT THE DOUBLE R DINER

To be fair, she wasn’t always holding the decanter. The imaginary Annie Blackburn action figure could also come with a pink box of “Donuts Donuts” and four cups of coffee, or a squeezable ketchup bottle.

Annie Blackburn, Shelly Johnson and Dale Cooper at the Double R DIner
Episode 2.019
Annie Blackburn and Shelly Johnson at the Double R Diner
Episode 2.021

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  • Steven Miller at Twede's Cafe enjoying cherry pie and coffee

    A "Twin Peaks" fan since October 1993, Steven Miller launched Twin Peaks Blog in February 2018 to document his decades-long fascination with David Lynch and Mark Frost's wonderful and strange show. With his Canon camera in hand, he's visited numerous film locations, attended Twin Peaks events and conducted extensive historical research about this groundbreaking series. Along with fellow Bookhouse Boys, he dreams of creating a complete Twin Peaks Archive of the series and feature film. Steven currently resides in Central Florida.

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