Follies of the Madmen #552

Please note the last cartoon in this ad (magnified below). Man attempts to kill mother-in-law by darkening the stairwell. Everything A-OK!

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Posted By: Paul - Mon Jan 09, 2023
Category: Death | Domestic | Technology | Advertising | 1950s

Comments

Before the advent of LED bulbs, everyone was a “bulb snatcher” now and then. Traditional incandescent bulbs were designed to last only so many hours; I’ve had bulbs last as little as two weeks. Research “Phoebus Cartel” for more.

Posted by Brian on 01/19/23 at 02:52 PM

I bought 1/2 case of 100W bulbs on close-out when everyone was switching to CFLs. Used about half of them before decent LEDs started coming out. (CFLs were utter crap; LEDs are great.) Don't know what I'll do with those I have left. Local thrift store didn't want them. Maybe I'll just will them to my grandchildren and let them sort it out.

Posted by Phideaux on 01/19/23 at 04:22 PM