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.

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Posted By: Paul - Thu Jul 19, 2012
Category: Death | Johnson Smith Catalog | 1930s | Pranks

Comments

One of these and a TSA agent will get you a free 5yr. vacation at MedFed.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 07/19/12 at 10:04 AM

Should have know it was a prank by the comical size of his tie. Never take anyone seriously if they're wearing a foot-wide bow tie.

Posted by Robb of Warren on 07/19/12 at 11:10 AM

I guess Hauteur Couture hasn't hit Warren yet, hugh? :lol:

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 07/19/12 at 11:33 AM

I guess I better get shopping!

Posted by Robb of Warren on 07/19/12 at 12:48 PM

A good way to get punched out. The best response would be to clutch your chest and drop to the ground, scare 'em back.

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 07/19/12 at 07:54 PM

Spencer Tracy in Adam's Rib did it much better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KIsbOYj97M

Posted by ges on 07/19/12 at 11:24 PM

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