Author Archives: almosthipguy

Welcome to Homoland

Posted on August 20, 2010 by almosthipguy

Pranksters routinely tag the Homeland sign on North Charles Street and Wyndhurst Avenue to annoy the powers that be in this well-heeled elitist community (median income: $140K). It’s an ongoing battle, as vandals have tagged the sign so many times … Continue reading →

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Santo Gold & “Blood Circus”

Posted on August 20, 2010 by almosthipguy

One of the most ridiculous infomercials archived by the folks at Ridiculous Infomercial Review is this one for the mother of all mondo bizarro videos, Santo Gold! Santo Gold Commercial This infomercial tries to do two very different tasks at … Continue reading →

Posted in 1980s, Advertisements, Baltimorons, Crime, Punk / New Wave, Santo Gold, Sports, TV Commercials, Wrestling | Tagged , , , , | 13 Comments

B-Belles of Burlesque

Posted on August 19, 2010 by almosthipguy
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Letter Men: The Globe Poster Company Would Like Your Attention For a Moment

Posted on August 19, 2010 by almosthipguy

BOB CICERO HAS A STORY he likes to tell about advertising. A few years ago, he was driving down the street when his son noticed a sign-holding man bobbing and weaving by the side of the road. The younger Cicero … Continue reading →

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