55 Entries Tagged “70's”
Funny Things to Do
21. Chicken Pox Parties
The abandoned and now discredited practice of parents gathering children around a child known to have chicken pox and, among other methods to spread the infection, sharing lollipops. The theory was that chicken pox is less dangerous to children than adults, and should be encountered as early in life as possible. See also 70's.
Funny Toys
22. Tippy Tumbles
I wanted this doll as a child, but got a skipping rope instead. The doll could sit up, do front and back flips and handstands with the aid of a battery-operated "handbag" accessory attached to its leg. See also 70's, Dolls.
Funny Movies
23. Oh! Heavenly Dog Shop
Stars Chevy Chase as a private eye who is killed while on a case, but then given the opportunity to return to earth as a dog to find the killer. Benji plays the dog. See also 70's.
Funny Places
24. Fantasy Island
"Da Plane, Da Plane". The TV show where people found out what they really wanted was to stay off cheesy 70's TV. See also 70's.
Funny Videos
25. Fast Food Employee Training Videos
"Well Chris, there's clean...and then there's MCDONALD'S clean!" See also 70's, Fast Food.
Funny Toys
26. Hasbro's G.I. Joe With Kung Fu Grip
Despite aforementioned ultra-masculine hand clench, I recall him not being able to hold much of anything with it. Oh well, it sounded good. See also 70's.
Funny Books
27. My Dad Lives in a Downtown Hotel Shop
Not a great book to own, but at least it’s not My Dad Sells Life Insurance. See also 70's.
Funny Drinks
28. Champipple
A fizzy and mind-blowing combination of cheap Champagne and equally cheap red wine (Ripple) . Posted in honor of the late Redd Foxx who starred in the TV sit-com "Sanford and Son". See also 70's, Alcohol, Sitcom.
Funny Products
29. Oregon Ungreeting Cards
Tom Lawson McCall, governor, on behalf of the citizens of the great state of Oregon, cordially invites you to visit... Washington or California or Idaho or Nevada or Afghanistan. Don't Californicate Oregon! That's right. Get out of our state. See also 70's.