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.

Fishnets

I found some groovy 60's fishnet stockings in their original packaging last week. Love the little see-thru windows, especially on the first image where we actually see the patten on her legs. Both are perfect examples of great design and color, whether showcasing with a cute illustration, or with simple, attractive photography.

Devil Shake '66

 In 1966, Pepsi made a short-lived, milk-based chocolate drink attempt to compete (and even join) with Yoo-Hoo Corp, but due to a whole bunch of reasons (that you can read about HERE) it just wasn't happenin'. Anyway, since I collect cool old soda bottles and kitschy 60's devil stuff, spotting this baby on a shelf really made my day! Unfortunately, it's not in the greatest condition, but still cool as Hell. Literally. And check out the Devil Shake radio jingle HERE!

Cap'n Crunch Travel Stickers

 Unearthed some rare 60's Cap'n Crunch cereal prize "Go Places" aka "travel stickers" yesterday. Colorful and fun, --and funny with a groan to the Cap'n's apparent lack of manners! --apparently, finding a complete set of these is near to impossible. Some of the others are (but not limited to): Scotland, Australia, London, Russia, Africa, Spain, Rome, and Siam.

The Hunters Become the Hunted

 Occasionally, my son will accompany me on my antique mall hunts, and a few weeks ago he made the big find of the day with a really funny painted ceramic wall plaque of two hunters getting bested by their quarry. It's an old joke we've seen many times in comics, and to be honest it never gets old. Unfortunately, we didn't buy this silly gem, and now the more I look at it, the more I'm thinking I'll be heading back over there to grab it-- and hopefully someone else hasn't beat me to it!