Friday, 3 June 2011

Wonky Glamour Icons

 A Near Miss (Right on Target) 1964

I love Gil Elvgren's Pin-Up paintings.  We've got a page-a-day calendar at home and every day there is a beautiful retro lady all immaculately dressed up...and then oops! her skirt's got all hitched up and she's flashing her stocking tops!  Oh no!  It's so cheesy and innocent, and they are all so gorgeous and old fashioned and feminine (those 50s pointy boobs!).  To be loved with a hint of irony of course, and a groan at the terrible puns in the painting's name.

The Wrong Nail

"Ouch! I was only trying to hang a picture in my underwear and heels (as you do) and I banged my thumb! And oopsy, my robe fell open.  If only there was a big strong man around to help me! Oh hello Darling, thank goodness you're home..."  

Pervert lobster assaults waitress. (AKA Fresh Lobster)

My favourite - That Low-Down Feeling (Who Me?) What a stunner.

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