1980s
Spelling-Challenged Bank Robber
As far as I can tell, this guy was never caught. On the other hand, it doesn't sound like his efforts got him much money.
Miami Herald - Oct 11, 1980
Posted By: Alex - Thu Feb 08, 2024 -
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Category: Stupid Criminals, 1980s
Promoting English Wine
Aug 1985: Four British ex-servicemen, all missing both their legs, embarked on a tour of France to promote English wines. Their motto: "You don't have to be legless to enjoy English wine."Some explanation may be needed for Americans. 'Legless' is British slang for 'very drunk.'
London Daily Telegraph - Aug 10, 1985
Posted By: Alex - Mon Feb 05, 2024 -
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Category: Inebriation and Intoxicants, 1980s, United Kingdom, Legs
Home Fallout Shelter Snack Bar
In 1980, FEMA published plans that allowed anyone to build their own Home Fallout Shelter Snack Bar. The plans are available at archive.org.
In 1983, artist Michael Smith followed FEMA's plans and built a Fallout Shelter Snack Bar, which he then displayed as an art installation. To accompany the snack bar, he also created a video game housed in a custom, upright arcade cabinet:
More info: rhizome.org
source: Video Installation 1983
Posted By: Alex - Sat Nov 11, 2023 -
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Category: Art, Atomic Power and Other Nuclear Matters, 1980s
If God loves me, why can’t I get my locker open?
A profound theological puzzle. First published in 1980.Lorraine Peterson is also the author of Why Isn't God Giving Cash Prizes?.
Posted By: Alex - Thu Nov 09, 2023 -
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Category: Religion, Books, 1980s
Trick or Treat! It’s the Police!
"Detectives John Simpson and Curtis McFee model their monster and a devil costumes."
Tampa Bay Times - Nov 2, 1985
Posted By: Alex - Tue Oct 31, 2023 -
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Category: Police and Other Law Enforcement, 1980s, Halloween
Follies of the Madmen #579
Posted By: Paul - Wed Oct 25, 2023 -
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Category: Animals, Anthropomorphism, Bad Habits, Neuroses and Psychoses, Advertising, Coffee and other Legal Stimulants, 1980s
Starship Africa
Your opinions solicited.The rest of the album, as a playlist, is here.
The Discogs page.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Oct 15, 2023 -
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Category: Music, Space-age Bachelor Pad & Exotic, 1980s, Africa, Caribbean
Broken Down Film
Don't be misled by a few seconds of white-out. It's all intentionalThe creator's Wikipedia page.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Oct 10, 2023 -
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Category: Stereotypes and Cliches, Surrealism, Cartoons, 1980s
Ullo John! Gotta New Motor?
Made it into the UK Top Twenty in 1984. More info from wikipedia.It inspired a Toshiba ad the following year:
Posted By: Alex - Sun Jun 25, 2023 -
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Category: Music, 1980s
Exploding Easter Eggs
Happy Easter!
Sioux City Journal - Mar 28, 1983
Posted By: Alex - Sun Apr 09, 2023 -
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Category: Explosives, Holidays, Easter, Eggs, 1980s
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