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! →

Hot Shots of the Week: Elvira, Mistress of Christmas

Everyone’s favorite glamour ghoul isn’t just a Halloween hottie. No, come Christmas time Elvira will also trim your tree and maybe even let you stuff her stocking, if you know what I mean, and I think you do. Imagine finding the sassy lassy with the classy chassis under the tree on Christmas morning. The most … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Elvira, Mistress of Christmas →