Domestic
Follies of the Madmen #610
"The Big Stain" would make a great title for a noir film.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Nov 07, 2024 -
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Category: Domestic, Hygiene, Neighbors, Co-tenants, Residents of a District, Advertising, Twentieth Century
Follies of the Madmen #602
Posted By: Paul - Fri Aug 09, 2024 -
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Category: Art, Domestic, Hygiene, Advertising, Historical Figure, 1960s
I Can’t Find the Door Knob
In line with Alex's post from yesterday about the importance of door knobs, I offer this. Far be it from me to suggest it has any sexual innuendo.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 30, 2024 -
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Category: Domestic, Innuendo, Double Entendres, Symbolism, Nudge-Nudge-Wink-Wink and Subliminal Messages, Music, 1950s
Butt Irrigator
Complete patent here.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jul 26, 2024 -
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Category: Body, Diseases, Domestic, Hygiene, Inventions, Patents, 1960s
Toaster That Butters the Toast
Man, given the laziness of the average person, this should have been a bestselling item. Unless...the notion of a reservoir full of old butter sitting at room temperature for weeks was a turn-off.Full patent here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jul 15, 2024 -
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Category: Domestic, Food, Inventions, Patents, Technology, 1960s
Follies of the Madmen #600
Sorry, friends--nothing spectacular for entry #600. But still a good one, I think.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 09, 2024 -
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Category: Domestic, Emotions, Excess, Overkill, Hyperbole and Too Much Is Not Enough, Advertising, 1900s
The Tacoma Home Show Queen
I find references to queens dating from the 50's to the 80's. A good run.Read an article here with great pix.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jul 08, 2024 -
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Category: Architecture, Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests, Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, Domestic, Regionalism, Twentieth Century
Suction-Cup Bathtub Slipper
Instead of providing safety, these look likely to kill the wearer, as the bather struggles to break the grip of the suction cups.Full patent here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 02, 2024 -
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Category: Domestic, Hygiene, Inventions, Patents, 1930s, Feet
Bipartite Insect-Excluding Airlock
This seems like a lot of work just to keep a few flies out of your house. And do insects really dislike entering darkened rooms?Full patent.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jun 24, 2024 -
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Category: Domestic, Insects and Spiders, Patents, 1910s
Follies of the Madmen #597
An epic crossover! Rosie (of Bounty fame) meets Mr. Whipple (of Charmin notoriety).
Posted By: Paul - Fri May 31, 2024 -
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Category: Domestic, Hygiene, Advertising, Retailing, Wimps, Milquetoasts and Cowards, 1970s
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