THE PEPSI FRITO LAY MONSTER BASH PROMOTIONAL FOLDER FROM 1993
Listen, if you’re here, you already know how bat shit I go for the old Universal Monster/Pepsi Frito Lay tie in’s from the early 90’s. I’ve been misty eyed about monsters on chip bags and soda boxes since I showed up to the party but, boy… do I have a real treat for your viewing pleasure today. I am happy to announce that I’ve been holding onto this beautiful promotional advertising folder for a couple years now — the PEPSI FRITO LAY MONSTER BASH from 1992! Also, I’ll be cutting my hours at work to make more time to appreciate it in all its glory.
VLOG: SHAKIN’ MUTANTS FROM 1994!
Long time no vlog, eh? Figured I’d break back into with a fun one from 1994; Shakin’ Mutants! These Boglin wannabe toys pretending to be decorations absolutely stole my heart - obviously I’m excited if I’m breaking out the video format.
Like I said, it’s been a long while since I’ve done a video like this. I wasn’t good at it before, I may be even less good at it now - so if the volume level and quality sucks or you’re just flat out not entertained, I went into this fully willing to take all the steam.
RARE HALLOWEEN MCNUGGET BUDDIES!
McDonald's and Halloween - a pairing as iconic as Big Macs and post-meal regret. We've all gushed over their festive pails like they're the Holy Grail of trick-or-treat receptacles, praised their spooky bags as if they're couture fashion, and analyzed their costumed McNuggets with the fervor of art critics dissecting a Renaissance masterpiece. It’s safe to say each of those Halloween offerings from the golden arches has its own metaphorical plaque in the fast-food hall of fame. Yet, there is one set that remains mostly unheard of.
SO, MY FOLKS WERE UP IN THE ATTIC THE OTHER DAY….
You've heard those urban legends about lucky folks stumbling upon hidden treasures in their homes, right? Welp, I have officially joined that exclusive club of accidental Indiana Joneses!
For seven long years, I've been living in my cozy abode, blissfully ignoring the mysterious realm above my head - aka the attic - aka the mythical land of forgotten junk and potential serial killer lair. Fate recently made other plans.
VINTAGE HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT BAGS PT. 1
Emblazoned with grinning pumpkins, cartoonish witches, and not-so-scary ghosts; If you grew up trick-or-treating during the 80’s and 90’s, chances are you toted one of these flimsy plastic Halloween promotional bags from your local grocery store, fast food joint, or department store.
THE ICE CREAM EXTRAVAGANZA PART 1!
Ah, summer memories. Sun, sand, and… the neighborhoods mobile diabetes dispenser! I have a plethora of profound memories associated with summertime but, not many are as significant as the ice cream truck. It was the neighborhoods’ personal savior; the hottest summer days would fear its arrival.