Retrophilia
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
Everybody loves jamming out with a little air guitar. But let's just say that this guy takes it to the extreme. Sure, they're just trying to make a point with this ad, but personally, I think they went a little bit too far. See if you agree after the jump!
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
If you're confused by the thumbnail you're looking at here, just wait until you make the jump and see the entire image. It's equally as confusing. You'll see what they were going for, but you'll still be utterly repulsed!
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
You might recognize the man in this picture as the legendary Gene Kelley. You know, the guy who danced his way into movie history in a little picture you might have heard of called Singing In The Rain? Yeah, that's the fellow. The thing is, in 1980, he was also a part of movie history when he appeared in a little picture you might have heard of called Xanadu. (Don't get me wrong — it's one of my faves!) So the product he's hawking in this 1983 ad might not be what you're expecting...
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
The year was 1954. And this lovely young woman was chatting on the phone with her beau. Because that's what they did back then. On their pretty princess phones. Which I'm assuming was pink, even though the ad's in black and white. But wait until you get a look at the guys angling for her attention! Just make that jump and see!
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
Oh, these kids are just so excited, and maybe a little bit amazed. How are they going to make their summer so magical and fabulous? By doing their best Tiny Tim. Even though when this ad was released, there was no such thing as Tiny Tim yet. Make the jump and see how you can be the envy of all your pals at camp this summer!
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
Yeah, that's some mighty big eighties hair right there. But you know what's worse than the crispy Aqua Net 'dos? What these girls are wearing! Make the jump, but shield your eyes!
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
The year was 1950. The style was sensational. Just make the jump to see how you can be fabulous, too!
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
I love the seventies version of the future. You know, like Logan's Run and all that. It's just so shiny and streamlined and white. Well, this ad in the seventies was envisioning one such future that sadly never came to pass. For obvious reasons. Just make the jump and see what insanity they were dreaming up!
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
Oh sure, that image on the left looks like whipped cream, doesn't it? Like something from a '50s cookbook full of recipes on how to use your aerosol whipped topping in creative and horrifying new ways? Well, not to spoil anything, but it ain't. No, it's something even more bizarre, if you can believe it! Don't believe me? Make the jump!
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
Look at this secretary hard at work. But I have to tell you, she's not working away on a typewriter. No, in fact, she's doing something much more complicated. How complicated? Make the jump to see the machine that would absolutely terrify me!
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
2001: A Space Odyssey was such a classic film that any follow-up was going to pale in comparison. And while 2010 does lack that certain magic quality, it's not completely without its merits. Unfortunately, it seems like MGM wanted to make sure that they branched out to lure in a more mainstream audience for this sequel. But did they branch out too far? Make the jump for a very unusual tie-in!
retrophilia (ret troh FEE lee uh) n. 1 An intense attraction for things of the past. 2 a weekly series for popsucker wherin the irrepressible Wootini reveals the horrors of the past to the present to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
Well, you can already tell from the thumbnail photo to the right there that this guy is pure eighties through and through. The hair, the upturned collar... it's all a dead giveaway. And I'm sure you won't be surprised at all when I tell you that if you make the jump, it gets worse.
It always does...
And girls who like girls who like stuff!
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