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Archive for May, 2010

May 5th, 2010

Dames & Dogs #14

by Deanna aka Pop Tart

The dalmatian asked Ginger Rogers, “Tennis, anyone?” It may have been a racket, as the dog had no balls.

May 4th, 2010

The Shat On What Cologne To Beam Up Her Nose

by Deanna aka Pop Tart

In the January 2010 issue of Maxim, William Shatner reviews men’s fragrances:

May 4th, 2010

Clowning Around With Post-Nasal Drip

by Deanna aka Pop Tart

A vintage children’s hanky with clowns, monkeys, cowboys, elephants, strong men and other circus attractions.

See past “snot funny” posts.

May 4th, 2010

Tobacciana’s A Real Scream

by Deanna aka Pop Tart

An antique brass cigar cutter with a face that perhaps expresses the horrors of smoking?

This beautifully bizarre art deco brass cigar cutter measures approximately 3 x 1-3/4 inches. How it works is by inserting the cigr tip into the open mouth of the bat-eared gargoyle-esque man, push his chin down, and a small blade cuts the tip off. The back slides open to remove the tips. Circa 1920s or 30s.

May 3rd, 2010

Modern Woman Mondays: “One of the first things a secretary learns is to keep her feet off the desk.”

by Deanna aka Pop Tart

This week’s Modern Woman Monday is another gem from the February, 1961 issue of Magic Circle; this time not only helping we womenfolk understand proper workplace etiquette, but assisting with the naughty secretary myth. What a lovely pair.

Office procedure is sure to be disrupted if the boss permits such goings-on as this around his place of business. One of the first things a secretary learns is to keep her feet off the desk. The cutie shown here is Angie Dickinson, who isn’t likely to get fired.

May 2nd, 2010

Drink ‘Til You See Red Flamingos

by Deanna aka Pop Tart

A set of four cocktail glasses with red flamingos wading in pools of gold.

May 2nd, 2010

Comic Book Superhero Auction Event

by Deanna aka Pop Tart

EBay’s Comic Book Superhero Auction Event, now through Sunday, May 9, 2010, features rare and collectible comic-related merchandise (vintage comic books, original artwork by popular and classic artists, signed memorabilia, etc.). Most of these items have never been offered before — or at such a low starting prices.

Bidding starts at $0.99 (items valued <$1,000) or $99.99 (items valued ≥$1,000) and all items are available as auctions with free shipping and no reserve.

May 1st, 2010

Bobbie Dean & Mary Beth Anna Were So Glad Hats Were In Fashion For The Derby

by Deanna aka Pop Tart

Because they still had not found a way to dismantle their holiday hair.