Novelty Wig

FINALLY, I can achieve the effect so often seen in cartoons and gag panels!

Full patent here.

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Posted By: Paul - Fri Aug 16, 2024
Category: Wigs, Hairpieces, Fake Eyelashes, Implants, and other Prosthetics | Patents | 1920s | Pranks

Comments

I would absolutely wear this to work and the first time someone comes to me with a problem I'd trigger it!

Posted by John S on 08/16/24 at 09:09 AM

A for-real right wig. I'm surprised it has faded from common use.

Posted by eddi on 08/17/24 at 04:36 AM

That's supposed to be "fright" of course.

Posted by eddi on 08/17/24 at 04:38 AM

I was expecting electricity to be involved. Alas, no.

Posted by Richard Bos on 08/17/24 at 12:05 PM