Sofa of Doom
At first it seems comfy. Then it smells of cigarette smoke. And then you spontaneously combust. Photo by Aime McCrory.
California State Bird: The Fruit Fly
For the record, it is actually the aborbable California quail (Callipepla californica). But for a time in the late 1980s the Mediterranean fruit fly was… Read More »California State Bird: The Fruit Fly
Secrecy – The International Game of World Conquest
Seems appropriate that a spy-type game has an alias. This game from 1965 is also known as Intrigue. I think the art looks a little… Read More »Secrecy – The International Game of World Conquest
Acupuncture(?) Diagrams
You can’t find your qi meridians without a diagram! Photo by Beauchamp Family.
My family is chock full of aunts
Photo by mmd Antiques.
Faucet Splat
Photo by Blast.
Anchor Hocking Serva-Snack Set
We own a similar piece. One of the distinguishing features is a raised circular rim on the tray that matches a little punch or tea… Read More »Anchor Hocking Serva-Snack Set
I’ve met a few Saucy Walkers that say they do everything
But not like this Ideal doll from the 1950s. Photo by Grasons.
Sparkling Champale
Champale is sort of the menthol cigarettes of malt liquor faux champagnes. Per Wiki: Print advertisements chiefly depicted African Americans enjoying the beverage, with slogans… Read More »Sparkling Champale
Mountain Dew Willy the Hillbilly
Before it was the choice of coders and gamers, Mountain (pardon me, MTN) Dew was repped by Willy the Hillbilly until 1969, and I guess… Read More »Mountain Dew Willy the Hillbilly