14 Entries Tagged “50's”
Funny Observations
1. Most Laugh Tracks are from the 50s, Which Means You’re Hearing Dead People Laughing
See also 50's.
Funny Things to Do
2. Climbing Under Your Desk During a Nuclear Attack
Whoever thought of this clearly does not understand nuclear weapons. See also 50's, Schools.
Funny Toys
3. Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory
A great way to get your kid interested in nuclear engineering at an early age, once called "The world's most dangerous toy". See also 50's, Safety.
Funny Videos
4. Duck and Cover
A cute PSA from the Cold War with a turtle demonstrating how to duck and cover and survive an atomic bomb. See also 50's.
Funny Things
5. Orgone Box
A tin-lined, wooden box designed by former Freud pupil Wilhelm Reich to capture the healing power of the orgasm and cure such ailments as cancer, depression, and impotence. See also 50's, Sex.
Funny People
6. Naive People from the Future
What are tears? What does it mean to love? In the supremely rational society of Planet Zilgamore, we've done away with these things. Can you show me how to kiss? See also 50's, Sci-fi.
Funny Things to Do
7. Wearing Converse All Stars for an Actual Athletic Activity
It may actually be less painful to play in high heels. See also 50's, Shoes.
Funny People
8. Dancing Street Thugs in Leather Jackets
We all wish we could be that cool. See also 50's, Musicals.
Funny Toys
10. Wooly Willie
As far as I know, Wooly Willie remains the only toy to have successfully turned metal filings into a plaything. The popularity of Wooly Willie later beget Dapper Dan the Magnetic Man, Hair-Do Harriet, and Whiskers the Cat. See also 50's.