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Category Archives: Kitsch
Attila the Hon: A “Smile, Hon, You’re in Baltimore!” Editorial
by William P. Tandy (“Smile, Hon, You’re in Baltimore!”, 12/12/2010) In the days since the Baltimore Messenger “broke” the story of Café Hon owner Denise Whiting’s trademarking of the word “hon”, the public backlash has been palpable. Everyone from regular citizens … Continue reading
Posted in 2010s, Atomic Books, Hampden, Kitsch
Tagged cafe hon, denise whiting, fanzines, hon, honfest, smile, william p tandy, you're in baltimore!, zines
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Concrete Pat’s Lifestyle Is No Longer Set In Stone
Creations: Pat Guldan, who has spent decades producing adornments for homes “from Pennsylvania to Virginia,” is ready to retire (The Baltimore Sun, 6/17/2003) Pat Guldan, better known as “Concrete Pat” on Pulaski Highway in White Marsh, is finally softening up … Continue reading
Gnomes R Us
Ornamental concrete. People come in and they want to dress up their yard… just a little touch here, a little touch there, but don’t overdo it. That … cheapens everything. —Pat Gulden, merchant “Gnomes R Us” excerpt from “People Like … Continue reading
Posted in Kitsch
Tagged dan rodricks, gazing balls, lawn jockeys, lawn ornaments, yard gnomes
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Come See The Lights!
Dancing Santa! Snow Maker! Watch the lights beat to the music! Laser Show! Repeat: LASER SHOW!
Posted in 2010s, Christmas, Holidays, Kitsch, Roadside Attractions
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