Yesterday I was out hitting a few flea markets with my pal Vlad. Glad he was with me 'cause like an old hoot owl he spotted this vintage Wise Potato Chips can sitting on a shelf! He said he didn't need it. (I guess it didn't fit with the decor in his castle) So, I was "wise" and purchased this cardboard can of cool.
The can has Peppy the owl, Wise Potato Chips famous pitch man. I guess I should say bird! Hootie hoot. Hootie hoot!
Today’s post was inspired by my breakfast! That’s right, while I was enjoying two pieces of peanut buttered toast and orange juice, it dawned on me that I’ve never blogged about my favorite bread, Roman Meal!
I’ve been enjoying Roman Meal since I was a kid and no bread comes close to the flavor of Roman Meal. In celebration of this wonderful loaf of goodness I dug thru my collection of goodies and found this 1959 ad with the one and only Woody Woodpecker!
Next we have this nifty little sandwich recipe booklet from 1973. I really like the cartoon version of the Roman Meal Gladiator that teaches us about “A Secret of Ancient Rome.”
The cartoon mascot is so much fun. I think Roman Meal needs to bring him back. I'm not sure if he starred in any animated commercials, but really the little guy should.
I believe the narrator is Robert Fuller, best remembered as Dr. Kelly Bracket from the TV show Emergency! and other TV shows like Laramie and Wagon Train.
Here's an interesting Roman Meal related item I saw on ebay one day. Interesting to see how the logo has changed. (Photo taken from ebay.)
Also, visit this link for a neat 1981 magazine ad that's just super! For you folks on a diet, visit here and here for some vintage graphics.
Gosh, this post has me so hungry that I've forgotten all about this morning's toast. You know? When I was kid, I used to make a triple decker peanut butter and jelly sandwich (using Roman Meal) with a side of Doritos and chocolate milk to wash it down. Hmm... I might have to revisit my old childhood meal for lunch!
Gallery 1988 gets all the cool kids to exhibit some super-o-matic artwork.
The fourth installment of Crazy 4 Cult has started and this year just like the past three, will make you spit out your Jujubes! The art show inspired by the movies runs until July 30th, but if you're like me and live many light years away from L.A., you can visit the link above and view the artwork virtually.
Here’s some of my favorites from the show -
Hill Valley by Eric Tan inspired by Back to the Future.
The McFlys by Kirk Demarais inspired by Back to the Future.
There Was a Mighty Duel by Drake Brodahl inspired by The Princess Bride.
Mr Toast's Tron Costume by Dan Goodsell inspired by Tron.
Wonka by Rich Pellegrino inspired by Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
The Parking Ticket by Scott Listfield inspired by Star Wars.
Portrait of an Iron Giant as a Young Vin Diesel by Mike Mitchell inspired by The Iron Giant.
Goodbye Loopa Land by APAK inspired by Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Home of Space Paranoids by Andrew Wilson inspired by Tron.
Ooh, lookie what my pal Jeff Roemer found? Photos from a car show at the Capital Mall in Jefferson City, Missouri. As many “hanging out” hours I spent at shopping malls back in the 80's, I never thought about taking photos. So I was thrilled when Jeff gave me these snaps from 1987 when we spent a Saturday walking the mall looking at old cars.
Many records and tapes were purchased at this very Musicland. (Hey, I even purchased the Rambo: First Blood Part II soundtrack here!) See that Y107 banner? That was the station my car radio was stuck on during most of high school. No, not in one of these cars, I had a 1976 Ford Elite.
As much as I like old cars, I’m more excited about finally seeing a photo of one my favorite arcades from my youth, the Land of Oz arcade. In the photo below you can see the “under the rainbow” entryway behind the old-timer auto.
Like a bigfoot sighting, there's me sporting a blue/white rugby shirt!
I didn't want to upload all 34 shots, so if you wanna keep looking, visit the flickr set here.
I was going to save today’s Flea Market Friday for this fall when all the kiddies go back to school. But gosh, this 1960's elementary school poster chart set is just too cool for school!
First, just visualize an elementary school room sometime in the mid-60's. In my mind’s eye, I can see these posters hanging underneath the green cursive alphabet border. I see a classroom of kids practicing their duck and cover routines. I see lil’ Jimmy picking his nose. I see... oops, sorry, my mind’s eye was wandering.
Ok, enough with the rambling, I’ll let the fine “retro kid” artwork speak for itself. Enjoy!
These posters are so wonderful that I raise my bottle of Elmer’s glue along with a jumbo pencil and a box of crayons with the sharpener in back to the artist, Cynthia Amrine! You can see more of Cynthia Amrine's artwork here including two more school poster sets.
You would think seeing a UFO shaped house at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall in Livingston, Illinois would be cool enough, but the place also has a Muffler Man standing around.
I’m a fan of these fiberglass behemoths and I always get a charge whenever I meet a new one. Not sure where this guy originally came from, but since he’s wearing a Harley Davidson shirt, one can assume he once stood in front of a motorcycle shop.
“Me Muffler Man. You puny human. I crush your head!”
The Pink Elephant also has a giant beach guy (not a Muffler Man) and appropriately a giant pink elephant. You can see 'em in my photos from 2006 here and here.
