Monthly Archives: August 2011

What I Miss About Comics…Increasing Your Stature

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Joe_Williams

I have a couple of questions: 1. Was the HEIGHT INCREASE BUREAU an official governmental organization up in the Great White North? and 2. What was the Canadian equivalent to 25¢ back in 1971?

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Sunday Matinee – A is for Atom

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Joe_Williams

The story of the Swedish man who built an atom smasher in his apartment made me think of this little educational gem created by General Electric to introduce and educate American students in the wonders of atomic power. It’s animated … Continue reading →

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Couleur Cafe – Monkey & Bird Continues!

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Head on over to CO2 Comics NOW as Monkey & Bird by Williams & Garceau continues. As you’re reading the strip, imagine that this song plays softly in the background:

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Mrs. Crankipants Presents the AMC Pacer of Shoes

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

Feast your eyes, boys and girls, on Earth Shoes – the ugliest shoes on the planet! Well, except maybe Birkenstocks.  Oh wait, I forgot about Vibrams. Earth Shoes were sold for comfort, certainly not for looks unless you like that sort … Continue reading →

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What I Miss About Comics Hippie Patches

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Hey gang, want to be a hippie, but don’t want to live in squalor and deal with poor hygiene? Now, thanks to these handsomely embroidered patches, you too can effect the look of counter-cultural rebellion just like everyone else! All … Continue reading →

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