Sometimes you just need to bury your head in the sand. Or, more comfortably, under a big, soft pillow. As noted in November, I’ve been running out of steam as the year winds down. So now is a good time to take a short breather and come back stronger later. See you again…whenever emerging from … Continue reading Pause and Refresh
Month: December 2024
Hot Shots of the Week: Countdown
As the year winds down, here’s a seductive set of stems to keep you awake and energized before the ball drops this week.
The Art of the Ad: That Microsheen Shine!
Back in the 1950s, shoe polish brand Griffin Microsheen went all in on the old adage that sex sells. In this series of ads featuring beautiful women marveling at that snazzy Microsheen shine, you’d be hard-pressed to notice anything related to the product, thanks to the leggy, busty, and scantily clad babes. Each ad seems … Continue reading The Art of the Ad: That Microsheen Shine!
Late Night Memories: Rhonda’s Playboy Spread
First, a brief note to warn the wanton daredevils among us who read this blog during work hours: As you might expect from seeing “Playboy” in the title, this post is definitely NSFW. The stuff teenage dreams were made of. At the height of her Late Night Goddess status, as Friday night host of USA … Continue reading Late Night Memories: Rhonda’s Playboy Spread
Bonus Hot Shots of the Week: Jinkies! Zoinks!
The animated series Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? debuted fifty-five years ago this past September. The Hanna-Barbera classic became a Gen X touchstone for many of us, and spawned a successful franchise that continues to thrive today, with more series, movies, comic books, and merchandise than you can shake a Scooby Snack at. Fred, Daphne, Velma, … Continue reading Bonus Hot Shots of the Week: Jinkies! Zoinks!
Have a Very Bettie Christmas
This Christmas Eve, we’re sharing The Greatest Christmas Picture of All Time© once again because, well, duh, it’s The Greatest Christmas Picture of All Time©. After all, no one trims the Christmas tree quite like Statfire Lounge VIP Bettie Page. Merry Christmas, gang.
Deck the Halls
Merry Christmas Eve, all you naughty elves.






