I don't know what kind of crazy sausage they're making, but I'm all for it. (Did you notice that all the veggies have little feet?)
Universal Food Chopper ad
1890
from The Atlantic, sent to me by Mary. Thanks, Mary!
If we'd taken all this much more seriously in the 50s, maybe we'd be living off solar power and driving hover cars and the Gulf of Mexico wouldn't be pumped full of poison right now.
"Closer Than We Think" comic, Toronto Star Weekly
1959, illustrator Arthur Radebaugh
from PaleoFuture
I firmly believe that rock stars should act like rock stars. I want drug-fueled destruction, over-the-top glamour, or some insane combination thereof. Perfect example right here.
Rod Stewart in NYC
1982, photographer Roxanne Lowitt
from Ana's LJ
I dig the design. I can imagine a Pye Records peon sitting down with an xacto knife and a handful of publicity shots to cut out all the little heads.
Compilation
1964
from Raincoat Ron's flickr stream
You may be the coolest guy at the sf convention, Harlan, but you are still at the sf convention.
Harlan Ellison at Westercon XXVII
Santa Barbara, California
1974, photographer Dik Daniels
from The Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society
I don't think that's how it works.
Mystery Tales #3
1953, artist Joe Maneely
from The Horrors of It All, where you can see the whole story
This photo just makes me laugh and laugh. If that's a real tattoo on her leg, it's nice and bright.
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from SeaTack's flickr stream
Look, just watch this clip from the 1944 movie Bathing Beauty. Ethel Smith could rock a Hammond like you wouldn't believe. (Also, I think I need to add a "heels" tag.)
Album Cover
1944
from Podsville
I just really enjoy the way the inside of the tent's lit up. Is there someone else asleep on a cot in there?
Great Falls, Virginia
photographer George Steiger
from Library of Virginia
Hey guys, let's go downtown and check out the flood. I haven't got a boat, but we can ride in this casket!
(Make sure to click on this one for the full effect.)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1907
from Library of Congress
Dear Mr. Spielberg:
There's nothing new under the sun.
Jurassicly yours,
Richard Owen
Crystal Palace, London, England
1854
from Copyright Expired
You can tell that boy knows just how to get on his mama's good side.
Alpine, Oregon
1968, photographer James Cloutier
from University of Oregon Library
Like an egg containing the whole universe.
First Instant of an Atomic Test Detonation in Nevada
1952, photographer and inventor of camera equipment Harold Edgerton
from Atomic-Annhilation
The problem with still images: is she jumping off? Jumping on? Does the guy know she's there, or is he being attacked? Did she fall out of a low-flying plane?
photographer Arthur Schatz
fr5om LIFE Magazine
I can't even turn a cartwheel, so seeing something like this just blows me away. How did she do that? More importantly - how did she do that in those shoes?
France, from The Face in the Lens: Anonymous Photographs
1930, photographer Robert Flynn Johnson
from picassoswoman's flickr stream
information from (OvO)
VEAL CUTLET with CANADIAN BACON Au Gratin Served with Spaghetti and Mixed Vegetables... $3.25
HALF SPRING CHICKEN, Spiced Watermelon... $3.25
DOUBLE FRENCH LAMB CHOPS, Mint Jelly... $4.50
Jello Chantilly... 40¢
Biltmore Hotel, Palm Springs, California
1960s
from Los Angeles Public Library
I generally wore more clothes than this, but I spent a lot of time at that age with a bow and a wooden bowie knife.
Spain
from Timetales
You couldn't have a house like this in Florida. The first big hurricane would blow all those windows clean out.
I don't know any details - do you? If so, let me know.
1972
from Routine Investigations
I can't help but feel like one of these guys would make a great tattoo.
Punch Magazine
1911, illustrator Thomas Maybank
from rauter25's flickr stream
Death and sex, nothing scarier.
German Propaganda leaflet dropped on British troops
1944
from PsyWar
Cowboy monkey! Zombie monkey! Boombox monkey! So many monkeys.
Event Poster
2010, artist Burton Durand
from Draw, Burt, Draw
Sometimes I am amazed - AMAZED - that dancing is an acceptable public activity.
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from unexpectedtale's flickr stream, which, by the way, is one of the best on flickr if you like that sort of thing
It's hot as hell here. Hot as blue blazes. Hot as homemade sin. It ain't even summertime yet and it is god damned hot. The only thing I miss about my mom's last house was the pool, because this should be me right here.
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from Big Happy Funhouse
The horses look terrified, the women look on the edge of tears, the little boy looks away. What a strange moment to freeze in time.
England
from yorkshirewench on live journal
Those dirty bikers, always stopping to... lick their old ladies' backs?
Cycle Orgy Magazine
1969 (natch)
from Bad Mags
Together, these two photos tell a story that I can't imagine living through. Why did they remove the bone and not the arm? Did he retain use of that hand?
Newark, NJ
1860s
from New York Public Library
As a national sentiment, it sure beats the hell out of "Drill, baby, drill!".
Leslie's magazine cover
1916, artist James Montgomery Flagg (fitting last name)
from National Museum of American Illustration
The devil's in the details.
Child's drawing, copied and given detailed treatment.
artist Dave Devries
from The Monster Engine
I'm always drawn to the use of commercial objects refitted to become art or a carrier for more personal messages. In a weird way, this reminds me of the 24 Hour Church of Elvis.
Potlatch, Washington
1974, photographer David Falconer
from U.S. National Archives
Hey, wait, that's the same dude twice. How do you think he did that?
Denver, Colorado
photographer George Richardson, Jr.
from justderek's flickr stream
Everyone likes to play with power - some more than others.
Revere Beach, MA
1929
from Sidecar Pete
Why is the pool on fire? Why are they jumping in? Why is that one guy naked? You tell me.
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from Homobilia
I have to admit, I have always admired the bravery of the journalist, who goes into battle with a camera and pad, more than the soldier, who goes into battle with a gun.
Cholon, Vietnam
1968, photographer Rozier
from A Very Personal War
Two's company, three's a crowd, four is an amazing story you can't tell your grandchildren.
Paris
1932, photographer Brassaï
from Smokethorn
I'm pretty sure that looking at too many of these photo-style pictures of ancient creatures helped lead to my distrust of deep water. I'm always convinced there's something huge underneath me.
The Mentor: Prehistoric Animal Life
1914
from normanfelchle's flickr stream
They got right to the point with this one.
Novel Books pulp novel cover
1960s
from Good Girl Art