write_light ([identity profile] write-light.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] vintageads2013-12-23 07:08 am

Last Minute Desperation Christmas Gift Guide

GUARANTEED A SMASH HIT.

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Floating heads, crazed kids, Christmas - trifecta!

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Paper dresses, always appropriate.

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Oranges for the stocking! (My mom still does this.)
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[identity profile] fallconsmate.livejournal.com 2013-12-23 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
kinda weird, kinda cute. :D

edit: obviously, about the kentucky ash tray LOL and all i can ever think about the paper dresses is this: people SMOKED a lot in those days. a lit ciggie and a paper dress?

...of course this also could be where the idea came about that people's clothing could be RIPPED off easily. it's not that easy. *ahem* allegedly. hey, how about that local sports team? *coughs* ;)
Edited 2013-12-23 16:00 (UTC)

[identity profile] ejia-arath03.livejournal.com 2013-12-23 06:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm. Perhaps I should print out business cards with my job title as "person who does things".

I think a chest of books is actually a wonderful idea.

"Uncle Wiggily Game"? That just sounds creepy.

[identity profile] moonpupy.livejournal.com 2013-12-23 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, my older sister had a paper dress. And, yes, it had a burn hole in it from her cigs. smh

[identity profile] hutchlover.livejournal.com 2013-12-23 08:52 pm (UTC)(link)
OMG, I had the "Go To The Head of the Class Game"! I completely forgot (on purpose?) about it, until now.

Anyone who's had too much to drink, or a physical condition would love that paper dress (sarcasm).

[identity profile] luke-russell.livejournal.com 2013-12-23 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
The ashtray is an odd design - putting burning cigarettes so close to a stack of matches. Safe?

[identity profile] teamrodent.livejournal.com 2013-12-24 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
Thank heavens the NFL only went with the tearaway jersey years ago...

[identity profile] teamrodent.livejournal.com 2013-12-24 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
I had that beginning dictionary.

[identity profile] thejackaolf.livejournal.com 2013-12-24 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
Should be, the cherry would have to be basically siting on top of them to light them and if the ash trays stone it'd just flare up and go out like they do, unless you have something flammable right next to it (like..the paper dress), plus they dont seem to be white tipped so not strike anywhere and harder to light anyway.

[identity profile] thejackaolf.livejournal.com 2013-12-24 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
I really sorta want that ashtray, its adorable.

[identity profile] pikkewyntjie.livejournal.com 2013-12-24 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
Bob! I didn't know you and the kids were coming! And you brought gifts! Well, make yourselves at home. I just need to run to Rexall before it closes to buy some, uh, rash salve and a douche. The Rexall ad has a Siamese kitty and Cindy Brady. (I know, too early to be her.)

It took me a minute to see the Apple logo on those t-shirts. Now your whole family can support Gay Pride and declare their brand loyalty!

[identity profile] franklanguage.livejournal.com 2013-12-24 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
I don't even smoke, and I want that ashtray for myself!