I wonder how many people tried raising giant frogs. Electronic Secretary is such a slice of history (and sexism). I actually remember the Be Taller ad and the model pictured!
Somebody tried to raise giant frogs in Northern Australia, and they caused an ecological disaster! The others are such signs of their times, aren't they? Jx
But wherever you wear them, apparently they can cure depression, chronic fatigue, dead-end jobs, headaches, ulcers, haemorrhoids, low gas mileage, high mortgage payments and unwanted facial hair, so that's OK. Jx
Someone gave my parents a "humourous" weather predictor. A native American with a loin cloth and the cute verse "Apron blue, sky is, too.Apron pink, weather stink."
I wonder how many people tried raising giant frogs. Electronic Secretary is such a slice of history (and sexism). I actually remember the Be Taller ad and the model pictured!
ReplyDeleteSomebody tried to raise giant frogs in Northern Australia, and they caused an ecological disaster! The others are such signs of their times, aren't they? Jx
DeleteDear sirs, Please rush me the BE TALLER pamphlet, I wish to Expand Upwards. Yours, Shorty.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing beats a few extra inches... Jx
DeleteI'm not entirely convinced that Godshoes would be an allowable part of the Space Shuttle's dresscode. Down a coal mine, on the other hand (foot?)...?
ReplyDeleteBut wherever you wear them, apparently they can cure depression, chronic fatigue, dead-end jobs, headaches, ulcers, haemorrhoids, low gas mileage, high mortgage payments and unwanted facial hair, so that's OK. Jx
DeleteFifi looks like she's seen some shit.
ReplyDeleteShe's pink as we speak... Jx
DeleteI tried being taller, but alas it was not meant to be. But the Lad says I'm taller in "other" directions.
ReplyDeleteAs I said to Peenee, it's all about the inches, dear... Jx
DeleteSomeone gave my parents a "humourous" weather predictor. A native American with a loin cloth and the cute verse "Apron blue, sky is, too.Apron pink, weather stink."
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that must have been a treasured family heirloom. Jx
DeleteThe 'Olden Days' were Bonkers
ReplyDeleteAll entirely plausible ads at the time, I'm sure. Jx
DeleteFor some reason Fifi reminds me of Mitzi - possibly an ideal gift for her.
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Xmas is coming... Jx
DeleteCe que les Allemands appellent KITSCH, c'était une époque divine.
ReplyDeleteLe 'be taller' l'homme devrait être nu.
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I reckon naked men in adverts would have been a step too far for the 1960s... Jx
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