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The Tacky History of the Pink Flamingo

From its start in Massachusetts, of all places, to its inspiration of a John Waters film, the lawn ornament has some staying power By Abigail Tucker (Smithsonian magazine, 9/2012) John Waters’ childhood yard was an exercise in good taste. His … Continue reading

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Vintage Paper Doll Drawings of John Waters Superstar Divine

By Judy Berman (Flavorwire, 8/14/2012) “Come here, child, and listen to our story of magic and wonder. Once upon a time, in an exotic and faraway land — Baltimore in the 1970s, to be exact — there lived a filthy … Continue reading

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John Waters Animated Gif Collection

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“The Lonliest Penis”

(Found in a gutter in Essex, 3/2012)

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