14 Entries Tagged “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.

Added by a Guest on February 26, 2018| 8 Comments | You Like This |

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.

Added by ssjwesker on May 19, 2017| 4 Comments | You Like This |

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.

Added by a Guest on April 3, 2016| 1 Comment | You Like This |

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.

Added by Anthony on September 19, 2011| Comment | You Like This |

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.

Added by SpaceParasites on June 9, 2011| 1 Comment | You Like This |

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.

Added by SpaceParasites on May 3, 2011| 2 Comments | You Like This |

Funny People

8. Dancing Street Thugs in Leather Jackets

We all wish we could be that cool. See also 50's, Musicals.

Added by Corey on February 8, 2011| Comment | You Like This |

Funny Products

9. Thermoses Shop

See also 50's, Food.

Added by a Guest on November 11, 2008| Comment | You Like This |

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.

Added by Ryan on October 25, 2008| 1 Comment | You Like This |

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