Pranks
VW Snow Bug
German police in the town of Aachen were tricked by a very talented snow sculptor/prankster. A VW Beetle made entirely of snow was built in a no parking zone. It was so realistic that it got ticketed, in fact, local police only discovered the prank when they tried to brush off the licence plate and it was solid snow.
Posted By: Alex - Thu Mar 21, 2013 -
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Category: Pranks
Rocky & Bullwinkle: “Sex on Planet X”
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I've been reliving my youthful TV watching by streaming episodes of Rocky & Bullwinkle on Netflix. I certainly catch a lot more of the jokes than I did when I was in elementary school.
And in the screen shot above, you'll see a risque easter egg I encountered in Episode 5.
Anyone else have similar favorite moments from the media?
Posted By: Paul - Sun Nov 11, 2012 -
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Category: Aliens, Sexuality, Television, Cartoons, 1950s, Parody, Pranks
Johnson Smith Catalog Item #26
It is generally understood that the necktie is a symbol of male virility. Thus, when the Marx Brothers or the Three Stooges cut someone's tie off while the fellow is wearing it, it is a symbol of emasculation, and we laugh.
So a necktie that instantly sproings erect on command is surely the best alpha-dog symbol of all! This is why Dilbert rules!
Just don't poke out anybody's eye with that thing!
Posted By: Paul - Mon Oct 15, 2012 -
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Category: Fashion, Injuries, Johnson Smith Catalog, Sexuality, Chindogu, Pranks
Johnson Smith Catalog Item #24
Won't everyone just guffaw when your hysterical suicide attempt proves to be a prank! Don't be surprised if some angry relative whips out a real gun and finishes the job.
From the 1930s catalog.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Jul 19, 2012 -
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Category: Death, Johnson Smith Catalog, 1930s, Pranks
Johnson Smith Catalog Item #22
Who would ever have figured that this practical joke would come back into fashion after 80 years? Be a big hit in your rich Manhattan co-op, as you sprinkle these liberally around!
From the 1930s catalog.
Posted By: Paul - Thu May 17, 2012 -
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Category: Hygiene, Insects and Spiders, Johnson Smith Catalog, 1930s, Pranks
American Legion Parades of Yore
Today, the average upstanding citizen is a pale shadow of his or her riotous ancestors. We don't drink as much or smoke as much or act goofy in public as much (despite the roll call of weird behaviors as collected by our Fearless Leader, Chuck.)
Look at this boring clip of a contemporary American Legion parade from last year.
Then view this account from 1947, when randy old codger Legionnaires rode bucking ATVs through the streets, poured water from hotel windows, and shocked innocent women with cattle prods (probably the very ones sold through Johnson Smith catalogs, as shown earlier on WU).
Now, answer truly: which era would you rather live in?
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jan 27, 2012 -
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Category: Clubs, Fraternities and Other Self-selecting Organizations, Hobbies and DIY, Parades and Festivals, 1940s, Pranks
Johnson Smith Catalog Item #17
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What a shame bow ties are not much in style these days. Imagine how popular you would be, when flashing the "Drop Dead!" message!
"Is that a giant drycell battery in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"
From the 1950 catalog.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jan 07, 2012 -
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Category: Fashion, Johnson Smith Catalog, 1950s, Pranks
Johnson Smith Catalog Item #16
I want to see some joker wearing all of these at once!
From the 1930s catalog.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Dec 20, 2011 -
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Category: Body Modifications, Disguises, Impersonations, Mimics and Forgeries, Johnson Smith Catalog, 1930s, Pranks
Johnson Smith Catalog Item #15
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What's good for pigs is good for people!
From the 1950 catalog.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Dec 12, 2011 -
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Category: Agriculture, Animals, Injuries, Johnson Smith Catalog, 1950s, Pranks
The Extraordinary Catalog of Peculiar Inventions
I've just finished reading the fine book about weird fraternal lodge devices from a century ago. It would make a fine gift for any WU-vie.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Dec 10, 2011 -
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Category: Clubs, Fraternities and Other Self-selecting Organizations, Inventions, Books, 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, Pranks, Nineteenth Century
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