They look like they're engaged in some sort of modern day cult ritual. "All Hail Mars and Chuck Taylor." In their favor, I should add that those are reportedly hundred pound bombs.
Press Release Photo
1940s
from The Smithsonian
November 30, 2010
November 27, 2010
Toffs and Toughs
I don't think I'd turn my back to those other guys if I were a kid in a top hat.
London
1937, photographer Jimmy Sime
from Chez's flickr stream
Practicing Homosexuals
When the government gets involved in who's screwing who, it just winds up in sillies. This is from a state-created pamphlet about homosexuality in Florida and SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED and WHAT CAN BE DONE. Of course, not long after that it was being sold on the streets of NYC as porn. What can you do?
Homosexuality and citizenship in Florida
aka The Purple Pamphlet
1964, created by Legislative Investigation Committee
but mentioned to me by my friend Anna
November 26, 2010
The Divining Rod
I understand that my Granpa Fish could dowse, but I never saw him do it.
Photographer Clifton Johnson
As much of my treasure as your man can carry.
I feel like elements of this one would make a fine tattoo. But then, I really enjoy line drawings like this done as ink.
From the book The Surprising Travels and Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1902, illustrator W. Heath Robinson
from Illustration Art
November 23, 2010
Ballad of Davy Crockett?
We've seen these jokers before, engaged in a little mentalism at this same party. That said, I couldn't pass up this shot of them singing. The title is my guess at their choice of songs - what do you think?
611 Tenth
1955
November 21, 2010
November 19, 2010
One wheel motor cycle
Okay, so now I know what I'm getting my dad for Christmas.
Invented by M. Goventosa de Udine of Italy
1931
from Nationaal Archief
November 17, 2010
Home from Above
I have a lot of little things to say about this. First, the view out of my window at work looks pretty sad after looking at this photo. Second, did you know a bunch of astronauts have a rock band called Max Q? That may be my second favorite random theme band after the Rock Bottom Remainders. Anyway, Dr. Dyson here is one of their lead vocalists. Third, it looks like casting Sigourney Weaver in Alien was pretty damn realistic. Fourth, and most importantly, there are people living in space! Constantly orbiting Earth! They are up there right now! In space! It blows my little mind.
Motherfuckin SPACE. Tracy Caldwell Dyson on the International Space Station
2010
from NASA
November 16, 2010
A kiss interrupts the march
Looks to me like that fella next to him wishes it was his day on the outside edge.
Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
1943
Jumping; running straight high jump
I like thinking about her getting all dressed up to go jump over a chair.
1880s, photographer Eadweard J. Muybridge
from George Eastman House
Feeling Dizzy
Genius recognizes genius.
Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson, and Timmie Rosenkrantz
Downbeat, New York, N.Y.
1947, photographer William P. Gottlieb
from Library of Congress
Peggy Bacon in mid-air backflip
Haven't I posted this before? I can't believe I haven't, because it's awesome. She's springy!
Bondi Beach, Sydney
1937, photographer Ted Hood
November 14, 2010
Hero Man
Okay, what do you think? Costume party? An attempt at superheroism? Or is he going out to fight a buddy, who is similarly decked out down the street?
Russia
1958
Zig Zag Whistles that whistle scream as they race madly
I like firework ads almost as much as I like fireworks. I'm a sucker for bright lights and things that go BOOM. If I owned a cannon, I would be a menace.
Ad in Adventures into Terror
1952
DYSFUNCTIONAL CEREBRUM
No matter how clearly labelled, it seems like you always grab the wrong brain.
Movie Still from Frankenstein
1931
from Monster Brains
Spectacular Stork in Pageant
This person lives in fear of a high wind.
Ringling Circus Pageant, Chicago
1949
High Jinx
I'm so glad there are folks who have the kind of courage that involves slinging your ass our over New York City. I'm glad these people exist because it means that I will never be called upon to do it.
Westside, NYC, NY
1942, photographer Lorraine B. Diehl
from Ephemeral New York
November 7, 2010
With a careless gesture
then she tossed him up a tree. Number one on the list of kids I refuse to babysit.
Postcard
1907, artwork by C. F. Gaber
November 3, 2010
La Vision de Fausto
Shut up, it's art. Fancy, fancy art.
Vision of Faust
1878, artist Luis Ricardo Falero
from Secret Lexicon
Did anyone order a snake?
In case you were worried, they kept him as a pet for a few days - named him Lurch - before he escaped and went his way. Can you imagine what this sucker looked like to some kid from the Midwest?
Loc Ninh, Vietnam
1967/1968, photographer Steve Fortenberry
November 2, 2010
The Flying Scot
You know, I think we'd all be a lot better off if adults just went to summer camp. I think it would cut back on war. I mean, which one does this actually look like?
The Netherlands
1914
from Nationaal Archief
Who fought for what you take for granted?
We are here, not because we are law-breakers; we are here in our efforts to become law-makers.
(Emmeline Pankhurst)
London
1914
from mirabile dictu
November 1, 2010
Throwing Guns Into Sea
I don't quite get what's going on with that sword, but the guy sure looks like he's having a hell of a time.
NYC
Between 1910 and 1915
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