You and Your Once More For Old Times Sake!

 In the comments of my last post it was suggested that I put the Kilroy girl statue next to some "happy figurines", so's that the sad lil knocked-up whipper snapper has some "uplifting company." Well, I couldn't quite find anything that would work in that precise, matched-up manner, --and then I also figured that since misery loves company, I do believe a more appropriate pairing with a couple of old-old timers already on my shelf seemed an aesthetically divine decision. And yes, they are not happy. And yeeeeah they are most definitely nothing even remotely close to being "uplifting company." Not to mention,  they're vintage 60's salty 'n peppery shakeroonies, --but! they are also figurines, and okay ::drumroll:: they also share an equally unfortunate, "surprise" situation. Could our poor 'ol headscratchin' gent below also be named "Kilroy?" 

Kilroy Was Here

 ...or was it the Devilish Man from two posts ago? This 1940's, solid plastic, novelty statue made during WW2 utilized the popular "Kilroy was here" slogan of the era to poke (literally) a little fun at the apparent booming side of our returning armed forces. Yes, now gunning hard at targets considered less enemy, and more of the female persuasion, someone else online summed it up perfectly with: "...it certainly makes for an offbeat addition to any wartime collection, remaining an interesting cultural artifact from a different time." Made by Hartland Plastics, Inc. in Wisconsin, the real question I'm sure everyone has is why this cute, and very pregnant 3 1/2" tall girl was designed to look like a 12 year old bobbysoxer!

The 1st Fangoria Splatterbowl (1984)

Today's the big day for sports fans, as those one guys from that one place take on those other dudes from that other town in what is sure to be another eventual collection of possibly entertaining commercials (pro) but also overrated halftime pop musical performances (con.) Meanwhile, over here at AEET, we'll be heading back to the November 1984 issue of Fangoria #39 and checking in with Uncle Bob for a re-cap of the first ever, no holds barred, smash-down, gouge-out, hack 'n slash, chonk 'n stomp, kill-o-rama, Fango Splatterbowl! Yes, it's Jason vs. Michael, --plus a couple of other surprises-- as they determine by deadly force who reigns bloody well supreme in this final elimination round of traumatizin' terror! Now doesn't that sound better than a Hail Mary?

 

The End!

Devilish Man ***ADULTS ONLY!!!***

We did a lil "devil shakin'" here at AEET last month, and now it's time to get "devilish" once again! And while the Prince o' Darkness in todays post may look a bit more like a sunburned horny native, underneath that flimsy cloth covering is something that could have only erupted from the very crotch of Hell itself. See for yourself-- just push down on his 'ol netherworld noggin' and see what ungodly [CENSORED] springs to life! Those of you that are faint of heart (or easily impressed) may want to cover your eyes, and / or hold your breath! 1960's kitsch like this doesn't come easy, ummm, --to find that is-- unless you're searching for a well-endowed monk or something even sillier that includes playful watersports (check the AEET Archive for a few examples of those!) Anyway, yeah. Devilish Man. I actually shot a video but after watching it back realized we might have to link it to Pornhub. "Did he get socked in the nose?" you ponder: We'll just have to ask the previous owner what happened there. So I photo'd him from all angles, plus the instructions, and even stripped him bare to showcase the inner workings of this depraved demon from down below. (And FYI: No relation to Devilman from Japan.)

So You'd Like to be a Star?

 This is a funny, and wonderfully illustrated, late 1930's movie magazine article (scanned at 600% and re-edited by me to fit this stupid new blogger format, fyi), highlighting wildly popular silver screen actress, Myrna Loy's typical, daily routine as a famous Hollywood celebrity. Here she lays it all out for her adoring fans, explaining what's really behind the glamorous front of acting in moving pictures. Apparently Lady Loy received one too many glowing letters from her followers, such as: "You go to such glorious parties!", and "You're paid for being made love to!", as well as "You don't have to punch a time clock!", and also "Do you wonder that we envy you?" Well, listen here, you knuckleheads, Myrna's having none of that jazz, see? And here we see how things really are, see? (*shakes an exhausted fist) Why, she can't even go trocing-- whatever that means!

Mighty Mouse Mug '77

Time to make a toast, as well as a post, to a whole new month of posts-- a post toasties, if you will! And a shot of the new Major Melon Watermelon flavor Mountain Dew served up ice cold in my new Mighty Mouse Terrytoons mug from 1977 is just the ticket to get this freezin' February off with a sugary swoosh of fun! "HERE I COME TO SAVE THE DAAAAYYYYY!"

The Tempter

 Okay, one more post for January 2021 --as I noticed there were only 7 posts this month and suddenly, and for no reason what-so-ever, just decided that I hate ending a month on an odd number of posts. Anyway, some of you already saw this exact photo on Facebook last week, but here it is again for everyone else: a roller skatin', Cracker Jack prize lass on her way to sell her silly soul to the Devil for a tantalizing taste of mid century, processed meat temptation at-- The Tempter Sandwich Shop! I googled this KC chain to get some more info, but only found another matchbook (with a slightly different design and color scheme) on eBay for sale, unfortunately. But is that not a great design? And yes, both sides are identical. And I would love to tell you all that this matchbook opened up to reveal a couple rows of hot lil devil shaped matches staring evilly back at me, but alas they are all used up, --and no, there is also nary a contract inside for signing away your eternity to a perfectly Satanic sandwich served piping hot on a pitchfork. Damn it.