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Branded Babies?

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Andri Kyrychok

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The World Of Garbage Pail Kids Revisited

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Andri Kyrychok

Truly some of the most revolting, but yet catchy artwork has been from the series “Garbage Pail Kids”. These scenes of disgusting kids became wildly popular in the 1980’s in the United States. The trading cards were stickers as well so you could share the horror with others in public places (mostly not at the request of the property owner). Here are sets 1 and 2 in all there putrid glory.

Filed under: Art, Funny, Oddities | Tagged: 80's, arts, cards, collectibles, disgusting, Funny, Garbage Pail Kids, gross, hillarious, icky, kids, retro, satire, stickers, trading cards, vintage | 2 Comments »

Smoking And Drinking AD’s Of The Past

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Andri Kyrychok

Filed under: Ads | Tagged: Ads, advertising, Alan Ladd, alcohol, Ann Sheridan, Anne Baxter, Basil Rathbone, Benny Goodman, Betty Grable, Brabara Stanwyck, Cary Grant, celebrity, cigarettes, cigars, David Niven, drinking, graphic design, Hollywood, Jack Palance, Jack Webb, Jimmy Stewart, Joan Fontaine, John Wayne, Johnny Carson, Kirk Douglas, Liberache, Linda Darnell, liquor, Lucille Ball, Marlene Dietrich, Maureen O'Sullivan, Maureen Ohara, nicotine, Orson Welles, retro, Richard Widmark, Robert Goulet, Ronald Reagan, Rosalyn Russell, Salvidore Dali, Sean Connery, Sid Caesar, smoking, Steve Allen, Tony Randall, vintage, Woody Allen, Zsa Zsa Gabor | Leave a comment »

Remember, Lace Is Very Handy For That Boy In Your Life

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Andri Kyrychok

Filed under: Funny, Interesting Webfinds | Tagged: ad, boy, button up, Funny, hillarious, humor, joke, lace, lad, mother, retro, shirts, shirttails, tucked | Leave a comment »

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Can Enough Exercise Make Up For Junk Food? October 17, 2014

What if nutrition labels told people exactly what calories meant, in practical terms? A bottle of Coke could dole out specific exercise requirements. The calories herein, it might say, are the equivalent of a 50-minute jog. The decision to drink the Coke then becomes, would you rather spend the evening on a treadmill, or just not drink the soda?Some would sa […]

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22 Curious Facts About Planet Earth That Will Surprise You December 5, 2013

Earth isn’t round. Centrifugal force pushes outwards at Earth’s equator giving it a slight waste-line. Standing on that equator you would be spinning around Earth’s center at 1000 miles per hour. At the poles, however, you would be standing still (and turning in a circle) You would still be hurling through space at 67000 miles per hour though The hottest […]

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Daily Mourning Curiosity December 5, 2013

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Crazy Video of Snow and Ice Moving Onshore Like Lava December 3, 2013

Who Knew Nature Could Do This?A spectacular video from Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota demonstrates the incredible capabilities of nature. The footage is of snow getting pushed ashore in the spring. This is called an ice shove or shoreline ice pile up. It is a surge of ice from an ocean or large lake onto the shore. They are caused by ocean currents, strong […]

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Man 'Makes It Rain' By Throwing 1k Into Crowd At Mall of America December 3, 2013

HE SAYS HE WANTED TO SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEERI don’t see how holiday cheer is disorderly conduct," complains a Minnesota man ticketed for disorderly conduct after chucking a thousand dollar bills over a crowd at the Mall of America on Black Friday. Serge Vorobyov, 29, threw the cash from a third-floor railing as the band played "Let It Snow," repo […]

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The Best Turkey Frying Disasters on the Internet November 29, 2013

It's the day after Thanksgiving — which means it's time to be thankful for morons who attempt to fry their own turkeys. Here it is: The very best of the biggest Turkey Fryer Fails we found on the internet. Be safe! The Homemade Turkey Fryer:"Homemade turkey fryer," or pot with oil over an open flame? Either way, if you have to drop your T […]

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40 of the most useful websites for 2013 November 26, 2013

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What you need to Know About Turkey Day November 26, 2013

Get the lowdown on holiday history, travel, football, feasting, and more. Thanksgiving is almost upon us—but how much do you know about America's favorite day to eat turkey? Here's the lowdown on Thanksgiving history, holiday travel, football, feasting, and more.Thanksgiving Dinner: Recipe for Food Coma?Key to any Thanksgiving Day menu are a fat tu […]

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Why Do We Close Our Eyes When We Sneeze? November 26, 2013

Sneezes occur when small particles literally get up your nose and cause a whole series of involuntary chain reactions. So why are your eyes involved? .

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If you are having a bad day, looking at these pictures of stupid people will help November 26, 2013

Every now and then, everyone has brain farts. You forget how to make change, you misspell the word “definitely” or maybe you just wore mismatched socks. But these people all took that to a brand new level. Maybe I’m being a little bit harsh, but…probably not. .

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Some Daily Morning Curiosity for Monday November 25, 2013

Everyone hates Monday's. Hopefully these will cheer you up. .

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17 Hilarious Thanksgiving Someecards November 25, 2013

Whatever it takes. Status quo. Now THIS is something to be thankful for. Things are about to get interesting. Best. Holiday. Ever. No judgment. Forget turkey. This is easily the best part of Thanksgiving. Black Friday on Thursday? WHAT IS THIS WORLD WE LIVE IN?! You've been warned. Plan accordingly. Burnnnnn. Ahhh, tradition. Now that's love. Psh, […]

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Most people believe that they are safe inside their own homes. This story just proves, though, that even that is rarely true. Two boys were playing rough in their parents room when they made a startling discovery. This could chill any homeowner down to their very core. The house was built in the early 2000s. There was nothing to suggest there was anything we […]

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Daily Mourning Curiosity November 22, 2013

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All these things are true sadly November 21, 2013

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Curious photos of the week November 21, 2013

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30 Funny Ads that’ll Make You Laugh [pics] November 2, 2011

In the world of print advertising, there’s a small window to grab the audience’s attention. Being restricted to a still image means the message must be very strong and catchy. Ad agencies often rely on humor to achieve this. A humorous print ad campaign starts with a funny idea, but must be brought to life with clever art direction and great visuals.For this […]

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16 Abbreviated Company Names Explained November 2, 2011

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