Children
Killer Rat
Our beloved Chuck Shepherd had a category in NOTW that might even have been finally considered "no longer weird." DOG SHOOTS OWNER.
But so far as I know, he never had a rat pulling the trigger.
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Feb 19, 2019 -
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Category: Animals, Death, Children, 1920s, Weapons
Progressive Schooling
Posted By: Paul - Sat Oct 13, 2018 -
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Category: Children, 1960s, Universities, Colleges, Private Schools and Academia
Sparky’s Hazard House
Although not as famous as McGruff the Crime Dog, Sparky the Fire Dog has been around for a while.
I am particularly interested in his "house of death by incineration" diorama.
Apparently you can still purchase one from this company.
You might also want their Hazard Farm model.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Sep 02, 2018 -
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Category: Anthropomorphism, Death, Destruction, Domestic, Education, Corporate Mascots, Icons and Spokesbeings, Children, 1950s
Lost Earring Miraculously Found
Source.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Aug 16, 2018 -
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Category: Synchronicity and Coincidence, Children, Trains and Other Vehicles on Rails, 1950s, North America, South America
Follies of the Madmen #378
Cupid, traditionally the intermediary of erotic love, engenders a pea-based affection between mother and son.
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Aug 08, 2018 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Food, Children, Parents, 1950s
Follies of the Madmen #377
That is one hard-ass kids' shoes mascot!
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jul 30, 2018 -
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Category: Anthropomorphism, Business, Advertising, Corporate Mascots, Icons and Spokesbeings, Children, Shoes, 1940s, Feet
Follies of the Madmen #376
A quick hit of sugar at bedtime will send those kiddies straight to slumberland!
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jul 25, 2018 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Children, Soda, Pop, Soft Drinks and other Non-Alcoholic Beverages, 1930s
Follies of the Madmen #355
Oh, no! Will Mr. Decay catch runaway Mr. Tooth? The suspense is unbearable!
Posted By: Paul - Wed Mar 14, 2018 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Hygiene, Children, 1950s
Playful Swans
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Mar 02, 2018 -
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Category: Animals, Death, Children, Parents, 1990s
Follies of the Madmen #352
Put the noisy little brats in the unsafe cargo area, why not?
Source of ad.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Feb 19, 2018 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Family, Children, Parents, 1980s, Cars
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