1970s
Some women are more alive than others
1975 ad for Hanes pantyhose. Is the corollary of this that some women are more dead than others? Also, is Sandy Duncan about to play the piano with her crotch? (via arts-stew)
Posted By: Alex - Mon Jun 17, 2013 -
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Category: Advertising, 1970s
Mean Mother
If you enjoy the trailer above, find the whole film below!
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jun 15, 2013 -
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Category: Crime, Death, Destruction, Movies, Racism, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1970s
Shirley Haycock
Back in 1973, Shirley Haycock declared her intention to cross the Atlantic in a 16-foot canoe. Some news reports initially stated that she was 86 years old, which would have made her plan really unusual. She was actually only 40. But she was the Director of Activities at a senior citizens center, and she called her canoe the "Senior Citizens Ark," which was probably the source of the confusion. Her plan was to use the publicity from the trip to raise funds for the center she worked at. [Deseret News - Feb 15, 1973]The Coast Guard tried to stop her from going, but realized that it didn't have any legal means to do so. But they needn't have worried. She set off twice, but never got very far. It wasn't until 2012 that someone actually did cross the Atlantic in a canoe.
After failing to cross the Atlantic, Haycock decided to become a coal miner, and was Utah's first female coal miner. Seems like she was a bit of a character.
Haycock as a coal miner
Posted By: Alex - Sat Jun 15, 2013 -
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Category: Eccentrics, 1970s
Lovesick Turtles
It's very common for animals to demonstrate mating behavior toward what scientists refer to as "biologically inappropriate objects." Even turtles get confused sometimes, as this article from 1972 demonstrates. Gadsden Times - May 21, 1972
Posted By: Alex - Thu Jun 13, 2013 -
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Category: Animals, Sexuality, 1970s
The Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church
Sacramental ganja, yeah mon!
The Wikipedia page.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jun 07, 2013 -
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Category: Drugs, Religion, 1970s, Caribbean
The Great Brooklyn Elephant Hunt
Several days of searching only uncovered a few illegal cockfights. So eventually the search for the Brooklyn elephant was called off. Health officials remained unswayed, however, in their belief that the elephant was out there, somewhere. [Star News - May 3, 1979]
Posted By: Alex - Mon Jun 03, 2013 -
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Category: Animals, 1970s
Harmonium in California
Harmonium in California by Robert Fortier, National Film Board of Canada
A short documentary about earnest French-Canadian folk rockers from the 1970s? It's better than Spinal Tap, eh?
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jun 01, 2013 -
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Category: Documentaries, Bohemians, Beatniks, Hippies and Slackers, 1970s, North America
Eurovision 1971
Eurovision 2013 is now decided, so it's time for us to make fun of another past winner.
Just remember: the contest ain't over till the fat Severine sings.
Extra points for finding four clones of John Travolta, circa Saturday Night Fever, as her backup singers.
Posted By: Paul - Mon May 20, 2013 -
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Category: Contests, Races and Other Competitions, Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art, Music, 1970s, Europe
GI Joe in Space
After his old-school sedate debut in 1967 (first video), GI Joe's outer space adventures turned decidedly weird in the 1970s, thanks apparently to the influence of Stanley Kubrick.
Posted By: Paul - Wed May 15, 2013 -
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Category: Movies, Spaceflight, Astronautics, and Astronomy, Toys, 1960s, 1970s
Herman Slater and the Warlock Shop/Magickal Childe
Starting in 1973, Herman Slater (died 1992) became a mainstay of the New York Wiccan scene.
Here he is explaining his religion. Three more parts of the documentary available on YouTube.
Posted By: Paul - Wed May 08, 2013 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Regionalism, Religion, Rituals and Superstitions, 1970s
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