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The Psychedelic Bar

OK, I know I listed this as “greatest bar ever” but that’s before I saw this, a combination colour organ and booze dispensary? Where do I get one? However, what’s with “Mr. Nopersonalspace” up there? One sip of whatever concoction he’s doling out will have you waking up eight hours later in a Safeway parking lot, guaranteed.

More Black Light Goodness

Whenever I see blacklight posters I think of friends who had older brothers that  lived in the basement. They all had moustaches, were named “Chris” and looked 38 despite being in highschool.

Bean Bag Creatures

There is something really appealing about these funky bean bag creatures that I like, although Myrtle Turtle looks like she’s on a bad trip. Get her some orange slices, pronto.

Status Symbols

The home bar craze in the 1970s (ours was orange with a white and gold speckled counter) is something I fondly remember but I have to wonder how many folks had to stare at this day in and day out. I have nothing against Anheuser Busch (partially thanks to them I don’t remember much of […]

The Price of Fame

It has to be a weird compliment to be so famous that your face appears on items both flattering and unflattering. Take the late Farrah Fawcett-Majors for example, her trademark smile and hair was on posters, mugs, nightgowns and things like towels and these bean chairs. Basically, these are encouraging you to place your backside […]