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"My...this frypan really is hot!"

by The Copy Nazi Banned
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Australian TV spot from the Sixties -


  • Profile picture of the author Doceye
    She didn't really need petrol, it's clear the left one is off three PSI.

    And my gad, is that a hose clamp around her waist?
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve Hill
    It looks like prominent dagmars were so popular in Australia back then too...on the cars, of course!
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    • Profile picture of the author Doceye
      Dagmars? Hell ... how 'bout dirigibles?

      And before our fairer warriors cry foul, I am in no way breast obsessed. But c'mon, what is going on with this gal? Did they tighten that chrome belt so snug all her guts were pressed northerly?

      And how did the "mechanic" focus on frying chassis grease with those ICBMs threatening launch? The whole bit reminded me of a bad Russ Meyer movie.

      Seriously, Mal, where in blazes did you find this? Were you involved in the writing/production?
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      • Profile picture of the author videolover7
        Originally Posted by Doceye View Post

        But c'mon, what is going on with this gal? Did they tighten that chrome belt so snug all her guts were pressed northerly?
        No, she got her waist naturally. It measured 17 inches.

        You can read about Norma Ann Sykes here...

        Sabrina (actress) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

        VL
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        • Profile picture of the author Doceye
          Originally Posted by videolover7 View Post

          No, she got her waist naturally. It measured 17 inches.

          You can read about Norma Ann Sykes here...

          Sabrina (actress) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

          VL
          Someone's been doing their naughty homework.

          Seriously though, it's amazing what even an old guy can learn here on the WF.

          So this Sabrina was in a movie called: "Ramsbottom Rides Again?" Not gonna touch that one.

          The "British Jayne Mansfield" she was, eh? Hmm. I still remember the weekend Jayne was killed and nearly decapitated heading to Nawlins. So much for the ol' airbags working.
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          • Profile picture of the author videolover7
            Originally Posted by Doceye View Post

            The "British Jayne Mansfield" she was, eh? Hmm. I still remember the weekend Jayne was killed and nearly decapitated heading to Nawlins. So much for the ol' airbags working.
            That was a long time ago... you must be ancient!

            Sorry, couldn't resist. LOL

            VL
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            • Profile picture of the author Doceye
              VL7,

              Old enough to remember us all being sent home from school in tears after the JFK assassination; old enough to remember waiting all summer for the debut of the "new" Batman TV series in the fall. Old enough to remember 15 cent candy bars and 32-cent-a-gallon gas.

              Okay. I threw down. Now all other codgers and codgettes on the WF are hereby challenged: using only cultural references, describe the time frame during which you were between eight and 18.

              And don't go all freaky on us; got to be stuff the "kids" can at least partially relate to.

              Get out of jail free card: If doing so takes you back to the Depression and the Charleston, you're excused. If for no other reason than you're probably staring into a corner, drooling on yourself by now.
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              • Profile picture of the author videolover7
                Originally Posted by Doceye View Post

                VL7,

                Old enough to remember us all being sent home from school in tears after the JFK assassination; old enough to remember waiting all summer for the debut of the "new" Batman TV series in the fall. Old enough to remember 15 cent candy bars and 32-cent-a-gallon gas.

                Okay. I threw down. Now all other codgers and codgettes on the WF are hereby challenged: using only cultural references, describe the time frame during which you were between eight and 18.

                And don't go all freaky on us; got to be stuff the "kids" can at least partially relate to.

                Get out of jail free card: If doing so takes you back to the Depression and the Charleston, you're excused. If for no other reason than you're probably staring into a corner, drooling on yourself by now.
                Sounds like I might be a wee bit older than you.

                As a kid, I remember some old, gnarly cowboy on TV shooting Puffed Rice out of a cannon. Gabby Hayes maybe? Don't know for sure.

                VL
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      • Profile picture of the author GotWritersBug
        Originally Posted by Doceye View Post

        Dagmars? Hell ... how 'bout dirigibles?

        And before our fairer warriors cry foul, I am in no way breast obsessed. But c'mon, what is going on with this gal? Did they tighten that chrome belt so snug all her guts were pressed northerly?

        And how did the "mechanic" focus on frying chassis grease with those ICBMs threatening launch? The whole bit reminded me of a bad Russ Meyer movie.

        Seriously, Mal, where in blazes did you find this? Were you involved in the writing/production?
        You have to wonder how effective that ad with her though during the 60s.
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        • Profile picture of the author wilmath
          Mesmerizing.

          I'll buy it!

          Now what is Caltex?

          Motor oil? Butter? Hamburger?
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