Stereotypes and Cliches
Betty Reilly, The Irish Senorita: “The Saga of Elvis Presley”
Poor forgotten Betty Reilly does not even get a Wikipedia entry, but she had a shtick--and some talent.
The song that she is parodying is in the last video.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Dec 18, 2016 -
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Category: Music, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1950s, Parody
Kenner Easy Care Manicure Set
Posted By: Paul - Fri Oct 21, 2016 -
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Category: Cosmetics, Stereotypes and Cliches, Toys, Children, 1970s
Follies of the Madmen #294
My favorite part is when this fellow puts his clasped hands to his cheek like a maiden about to faint.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Sep 30, 2016 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Food, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1950s
Adolph Heilborn’s Theories on Women
I can learn little personally about Adolf Heilborn (1873-1941). But his book THE OPPOSITE SEXES caused a bit of a stir when it appeared in 1927, given that he described the female human as the missing link between ape and male human. Naturally, there was, um, a little pushback.
Original article here.
Here is the bio of his opponent.
But maybe it was all a joke! If this bookplate belongs to the same fellow, we can see he had a sense of humor.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Aug 26, 2016 -
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Category: Animals, Eccentrics, Feminism, Forgotten Figures and Where Are They Now?, Science, Anthropology, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1920s, Men, Women
Oriental Rock
One plus for Haley: does not rhyme "fella" with "yella."
Posted By: Paul - Thu Aug 25, 2016 -
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Category: Music, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1950s, Asia
Confucius Say
Posted By: Paul - Wed Aug 03, 2016 -
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Category: Humor, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1940s, Asia
The Black Godfather
FINALLY, a figure who can soothe these divisive times!
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jul 20, 2016 -
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Category: Crime, Movies, Racism, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1970s
The Easy Woman: 1963
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Jun 12, 2016 -
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Category: Sexuality, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1960s, Women, Mental Health and Insanity
Detroit 9000
Posted By: Paul - Fri Apr 29, 2016 -
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Category: Crime, Movies, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1970s
Tisket-a-Tasket
Posted By: Paul - Thu Apr 14, 2016 -
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Category: Humor, Medicine, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1940s, Genitals
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