Pissoir Tchotchke
At least it’s a more original souvenir of France than another god-damn Eiffel Tower. Photo by Above All.
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Florida Boy Orange Car – Naturally without Carbonic Acid
Despite the aggressively American name, Florida Boy Orange was a popular orange drink marketed in Germany by Pepsi in the 1970s. I gather it was… Read More »Florida Boy Orange Car – Naturally without Carbonic Acid
Mayan Goddess
This bold conversation piece was attributed to George Lafayette. Photo by Vander Molen.
Anyone for Croquet?
OK, it’s most likely a depiction of a traditional Native American snake dance, but there’s a slim chance he’s doing some wicket placement. Photo by… Read More »Anyone for Croquet?
Godzilla (v Megalon) Cardboard Standup
What with Godzilla vs. Kong in the theaters and Japan releasing radioactive water from Fukushima into the ocean, it seems like Godzilla time. Godzilla vs.… Read More »Godzilla (v Megalon) Cardboard Standup
Statement Mask
This mask makes quite a statement. Photo by California Estate Sales.
Native Rushmore
The U.S. government promised the Sioux territory, including the entirety of the Black Hills, in the Treaty of 1868. That lasted only until the discovery of… Read More »Native Rushmore
Turquoise – nobody’s business but the Turks
Quite the collection of turquoise rings; there was plenty of other turquoise throughout the sale. The word itself is just French for ‘Turkish’, as Turkey… Read More »Turquoise – nobody’s business but the Turks
Black Americans of Achievement “The Game”
You know why “The Game” is in quotes, don’t you? Because this is surely educational. As for fun, it’s rated 2.5/10 on Boardgamegeek. Photo by… Read More »Black Americans of Achievement “The Game”
Japanese bathing ladies
Are they hairpins? I’m slightly at a loss about these things, with their little backdrops. Photo by Angels in the Attic.