Regionalism
Dynamite Pete, Nebraska Hermit
A fascinating story in detail here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Dec 29, 2020 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Hermits, Regionalism, North America, Twentieth Century
W. C. Rice’s Cross Garden
More pics here.An account of the place here.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Dec 20, 2020 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Regionalism, Religion, North America
The Azulik Hotel, Mexico
Their website.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Dec 13, 2020 -
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Category: Aliens, Architecture, Regionalism, Avant Garde, Hotels, North America
World’s Largest Gingerbread House
Seven years ago. What ever happened to it, I wonder.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Dec 09, 2020 -
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Category: Excess, Overkill, Hyperbole and Too Much Is Not Enough, Food, Holidays, Regionalism, World Records
Le Bellybutton
A forgotten moment in post-HAIR theater.'Nudie' musicals presented nudity onstage in a way that said 'sex is beautiful and natural and fun and there's no need to be afraid of it'. Unlike XXX theatre, Peep shows, and sex clubs, sex in these musicals was always simulated, never real. These musicals validated the sexual revolution happening outside with shows like Hair, Oh! Calcutta!, Stag Movie, Let My People Come, Le Bellybutton.
Article source.
More photos here.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Nov 07, 2020 -
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Category: Regionalism, Sexuality, Theater and Stage, 1970s
The Eskimo HIghkick
High-kick competitions were once part of Kivgiq, the Messenger Feast. As each man entered the qargi he tried to kick an inflated animal bladder or ball suspended from the ceiling. An Iñupiaq story tells of a young woman who owned two balls; the larger was the sun, and the smaller the moon. The sun ball fell (or in one version was dropped by Raven) and burst open, bringing light to the world. The circular designs seen on this ball represent the sun and commemorate this ancient story.
Source of quote (with more pictures).
Posted By: Paul - Tue Nov 03, 2020 -
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Category: Ethnic Groupings, Regionalism, Sports
Miss Nebraska Stockgrower
Posted By: Paul - Tue Oct 20, 2020 -
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Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests, Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, Food, Regionalism, 1960s, 1970s
Abandoned Shoe House, Isle of Wight
Posted By: Paul - Mon Oct 12, 2020 -
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Category: Regionalism, Myths and Fairytales, United Kingdom, Ruins and Other Abandoned or Shuttered Structures
Sea Mail
Posted By: Paul - Sun Aug 30, 2020 -
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Category: Communications, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Regionalism, Europe
North to Alaska
Here's a type of song, a story ballad, that seems pretty much extinct these days. (Any WU-vie who can cite a contemporary instance gets a No-Prize!) It seems, judging by the film clips in this video, to recount the entire arc of the movie!The Wikipedia page for the film.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Aug 28, 2020 -
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Category: History, Movies, Music, Regionalism, 1960s
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