Tag Archives: 1979

In Space No One Can Hear Geeks Scream

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Joe

Pictured above is a Nostromo patch that was attached to a hat similar to what Harry Dean Stanton wore in Alien (1979). If you’ve never seen Alien which is hard to believe, the movie is about a crew of seven … Continue reading →

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Everything is Better Than Star Wars

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Joe

Star Wars clobbered me over the head with its bombastic musical score, fantastic sound design and revolutionary optical effects. I was dazzled as were millions of other kids in the Summer of 1977. It was like a new religion — … Continue reading →

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Cylons is Golden

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Sorry. I can’t resist a pun, and I’ve been itching to use this since the late 1970s.

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Invasion of the Clutter Monkeys

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Once again, whilst on a mission to de-clutter, I found myself completely diverted from my mission by a chunk of clutter. In a four drawer file cabinet that has a whole story of it’s own I uncovered a forgotten folder … Continue reading →

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The Bijou Cafe

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Joe_Williams

While trying to de-clutter some of the clutter around the old homestead, I came across a free publication from the Spring of 1979 called In Print. It was produced by Philadelphia-area college students aimed at Philadelphia-area college students. It was … Continue reading →

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Velvet Touch LIFE SIZE Dolls

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Joe_Williams

I tried to do a search for Velvet Touch LIFE SIZE DOLLS on some of the major search engines and, as anyone would guess, my search came back with an astounding assortment of sex toys. After a few pages of … Continue reading →

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Giant Kristy McNichol!!!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Joe_Williams

…or make that Giant McNichols!

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Because I am Cruel and Have Crap Taste in Music

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Joe_Williams

I’m breaking the seal on a new category, boys and girls. This is sort of a snapshot of an unkempt corner of my brain that probably resembles an episode of Hoarders. This is a category where I trot out the … Continue reading →

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