Tag Archives: Star Wars

Product Tampering

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Joe

This is a follow-up to my article regarding my declining ardor for streaming services. What I adored in it’s infancy has grown into a fairly ugly and bratty child. I don’t hold out a lot of hope for streaming entertainment’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird World of the Roku | Tagged Burt Reynolds, cable, censor, cordcutter, Disney, George Lucas, HBO, Roku, Star Wars, streaming, tamper | Leave a comment

Truck Mascot – The Imperial Edition

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Tina

This poor slob is from a movie that’s less than a year old and here he is lashed to a SEPTA service truck stopped at 11th & Wharton. Being a Stormtrooper™ has got to be a crappy job.

Posted in Truck Mascots | Tagged SEPTA, South Philly, Star Wars | Leave a comment

Slaves to Star Wars

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Joe

Star Wars’ place in the annals of film, fantasy and fandom history is undeniable, and I have no doubt that the film has inspired countless careers in the arts and generated more breathtaking illustrative and sculptural works than any other … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged boredom, Disney, fantasy, rut, Star Wars | Leave a comment

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.

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1979, ABC, Battlestar Galactica, Cartoon, cartoons, comic, comic book, comics, Cylon, Marvel, Star Wars, USA | 2 Comments

The Lone Star State – an Inch at a Time

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Back before you could name your very own star supposedly all official-like, you could own a Mini-ranch measuring one inch square in the great state of Texas. For two bucks you would get a legal deed to your real estate … Continue reading →

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged cartoons, comic book, comics, Guardians of the Galaxy, humor, inch, Marvel Comics, ranch, Star Wars, Texas, What I Miss About Comics | 1 Comment

Past Tense?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Sorry, Parker Stevenson! The joke was too obvious to pass up!

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1970s, 1978, ABC, ad, Battlestar Galactica, boredom, clebrity, Godzilla, Jimmy Carter, malaise, Marvel Comics, Parker Stevenson, space opera, Star Wars, Sunday, teenager, The Hardy Boys, vintage | Leave a comment

I find your lack of faith…disturbing.

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Walking to work on trash days I’m noticing a certain disenchantment with my favorite of all holidays before the day has even arrived!

Posted in Halloween, Trash or Treasure | Tagged Alien, Halloween, mask, monster, rubbish, Star Wars, trash | 3 Comments

What Do Luke Skywalker and Buddy Holly Have In Common?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

Hello, one and all, it’s Mrs. Crankipants, and unless you’re in a coma or think V.O. is part of a complete breakfast, you know it’s that time of year again!. It’s the Fall! If you’re a parent, you’re probably … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matinee, Mrs. Crankipants | Tagged 1974, ABC, Buddy Holly, Fall, Mrs. Crankipants, Preview, Star Wars | 5 Comments

Tee-Shirts That Will Get You Kicked Out of Class

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Hey, Kids, What Time is It? It’s Labor Day meaning that the first day back to school has just about arrived. Sorry, Alice, but SCHOOL‘S IN FOR AUTUMN. Yes, PLENITUDES of pencils. PLENITUDES of books. PLENITUDES of teacher’s dirty looks. … Continue reading →

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1973, ad, boardwalk, comic book, drugs, iron-on, Jaws, Jersey Shore, Labor Day, Marvel, Ocean City, Roach, school, Spider-man, Star Wars, teachers, vintage, What I Miss About Comics | 2 Comments

Geek Cred Best Served Cold

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Shall we expect REVENGE when the Jedi RETURN? When they RETURN, are they going to dole out any REVENGE? How’s Luke making out with the Bionic hand? Can he open beers without an opener? Does he still need an oven … Continue reading →

Posted in Curious Clutter | Tagged fan club, Jedi, patch, Revenge of the Jedi, Star Wars | Comments Off

The Geek Cred Holiday Special

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Joe_Williams

In between Christmas and New Year’s still counts as the holidays, right?

Posted in Holiday, News | Tagged Christmas, geek, holiday, nerd, patch Fan Club, Star Wars, street cred | 1 Comment

Geek Cred Strikes Back

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Joe_Williams

I continued to be a Star Wars Fan Club member through the first three films or the sequels or Episodes IV through VI or what ever they are currently called. I like to refer to them as the good ones. … Continue reading →

Posted in Curious Clutter | Tagged fan club, nerd, patch, Star Wars, street cred, swag | 3 Comments

Geek Cred

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Joe_Williams

Yes, I was among the first wave of fan club members back in 1977. I used to carry this in my wallet as if that was going to grant me entree into special or unusual events or situations sort of … Continue reading →