1960s
Soul Brothers Scotch
Ah, yes, from that famous African Scotsman, Shaka MacDonald.
"No 'fronts' here, baby. Soul-Bros Scotch is really 'OUR' thing! If you think we're putting you on--get it out of your mind!"
Original ad here. Worth a visit to read the rest of the text.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Nov 09, 2011 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Racism, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1960s, Alcohol
Toilet Gun
The ad copy advises me to "Think of it!" and to contemplate the "powerful chain reaction." I sure am, buster! I'm thinking of what happens when you apply an explosive force to a ceramic bowl filled with excrement and wet paper that won't flush. And why aren't these devices common nowadays, if they were so great?
I think I'll stick with the old plumber's helper, thank you!
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Nov 07, 2011 -
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Category: Domestic, Appliances, Hygiene, Excrement, Technology, 1960s
The Sins of the Fleshapoids
Four more segments on YouTube for your "enjoyment."
Posted By: Paul - Sat Oct 29, 2011 -
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Category: Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art, Movies, Avant Garde, Outsider Art, Pop Art, Science Fiction, 1960s
Jumpsuit Chic
Spare a moment now to mourn the passing of the knitted jumpsuit.
Original foto here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Oct 26, 2011 -
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Category: Fashion, Sex Symbols, 1960s
Mystery Gadget 4
What is the purpose of this mysterious electronic box?
Maybe if you see its inventor, all will become clear. (Corner of box in background.)
No? You'd better go beyond the jump!
More in extended >>
Posted By: Paul - Sat Oct 08, 2011 -
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Category: Technology, 1960s
Follies of the Mad Men #162
Does not contain corn likker. No hillbilly beard necessary to enjoy.
Yes, we're hip. That's why we choose "Makin' Whoopee" from 1928 as our theme tune.
Contains no psychedelics, despite producing visions of talking pitcher.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Oct 02, 2011 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Drugs, Psychedelic, Junk Food, 1950s, 1960s
Batwoman/Hippy Vampire
Learn why this film had two titles here. (Scroll down to third entry.)
Posted By: Paul - Tue Sep 27, 2011 -
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Category: Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art, Movies, Comics, 1960s
Wigs of 1962
Pick your favorite from this EBONY article.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Sep 19, 2011 -
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Category: 1960s, Hair and Hairstyling
Dr. Handy’s Dandy Candy
I lived through 1969, and this song illustrates exactly what it was like.
Learn more about Jim Ford here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Sep 01, 2011 -
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Category: Drugs, Psychedelic, Music, 1960s
Follies of the Mad Men #157
It took me a while to notice this robot/ghost car has no human driver. That's weird enough. But then to learn the haunted car is on a sightseeing mission to NYC...
What were these guys smoking?
Posted By: Paul - Tue Aug 30, 2011 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, 1960s, Cars
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