I Faw Down an’ Go Boom!
This is a phrase I associate with Tweety Bird in “A Gruesome Twosome” from 1945. Not self-applied, of course, but in reference to those “poor… Read More »I Faw Down an’ Go Boom!
Looks Like a Flat Clark Gable – Don’t Ask
Photo by A Vintage Walk.
Hypnotic Jewel
Photo by True Legacy.
Mmmmm… Cologne with that Old Car Smell
The cologne bottle is shaped like a Packard. Öland was an Avon scent for men launched in 1970, apparently smelling of tobacco and leather rather… Read More »Mmmmm… Cologne with that Old Car Smell
Iguana in incredibly ‘lifelike’ pose
It’s like when you see medieval monks depicting a rhinoceros or a binturong or something. If it’s got 4 legs, make it look like a… Read More »Iguana in incredibly ‘lifelike’ pose
Cooky the Cucumber and Katie the Carrot
Why stop at potatoes? Apparently Hasbro didn’t, although Cooky and Katie were news to me. Maybe they didn’t want to give the impression that Mr… Read More »Cooky the Cucumber and Katie the Carrot
Thriller Double Take – Alfonzo LP
Glancing through the picture, I knew exactly what this was… and then I didn’t. Alfonzo’s self-titled album came out around the same time as Thriller,… Read More »Thriller Double Take – Alfonzo LP
No One OutPizzas the Hutt – Queen Amidala pizza box
This sale had a roomful of Star Wars merch, but I focused on the real prize.Photo by True Legacy.
Happy Presidents’ Day – The Presidents of the United States (w/Touchdown Ike)
This set of tiny plastic figures of the presidents is sure to provide kids with all sorts of historical fun. Who’s taller? Fillmore or Polk?… Read More »Happy Presidents’ Day – The Presidents of the United States (w/Touchdown Ike)