Sunday, October 30, 2016

I DECIDED TO BE A CLOWN FOR HALLOWEEN


Growing up my mom and my sister complained that I only wanted to be either a superhero or a monster. They would say, "Why don't you be something cute and funny, like a clown?" Since people now claim to be scared of clowns, I decided "Okay, I'll be a clown." As you know, I think the whole fear of clowns is stupid. Of course, my opinions are why I'm considered the Super-Villain of the Ozarks!!! Mwu-HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

MY THEORY ON WHY RETRO HALLOWEEN PHOTOS ARE CUTE AND VINTAGE HALLOWEEN PHOTOS ARE CREEPY


You have probably seen several article (usually of the evil, scum-sucking click bait nature) on how found photos of vintage Halloween costumes seem to be "scary" and "creepy." On the other hand, retro Halloween photos seem to warm the heart and gather positive response. Why?

Here are some theories I have on this subject.


1.   VINTAGE HALLOWEEN PHOTOS ARE IN BLACK & WHITE OR SEPIA TONE, WHILE RETRO HALLOWEEN PHOTOS ARE IN COLOR.



Scientist have claimed that a large number of the population dreams (and had nightmares) in black & white. Most of the classic horror films are in black & white. There you go.





2. WE KNOW WHAT THE CHILDREN IN THE RETRO HALLOWEEN PHOTOS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE. 

Some would holler about commercialism and lack of creativity, but that is why many of us look at those photos lovingly. We remember going trick or treating dressed as Snoopy, Mickey Mouse, Batman, Strawberry Shortcake, Chewbacca, a Smurf, Frankenstein, or another popular pop culture character.




We usually look at the kids in vintage Halloween photos and say "What on Earth is that kid supposed to be?" Many of these kids look like faceless creatures, hooded vigilantes or giant animals in clothing.




3. RETRO HALLOWEEN PHOTOS ARE USUALLY TAKEN IN HOMES OR SCHOOLS. VINTAGE HALLOWEEN PHOTOS SEEM TO BE TAKEN OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. 





Once again, familiarity helps. The retro Halloween photos look like they were taken at our school Halloween party or at our house.




 The vintage Halloween photos always seem to be taken in a barren field or in front of old deserted house.

4. ANOTHER IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER...



These articles you see are usually written by a Generation X or Baby Boomer writer with an affection for that era of Halloween. We dressed in store bought costumes, then went home with a plastic Jack O'Lantern filled with Snickers, Kit Kats, Sweet Tarts and Mary Jane peanut butter kisses to watch It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown or Mad Monster Party. Many of them, now have children and grandchildren that they will take trick or treating or to a trunk or treat event. The kids in the vintage photos were probably given turnips and stale biscuits, which caused them to burn down barns and topple outhouses.



Those kids in those vintage Halloween photos (like the group above) are all dead now, but THEY WILL BE COMING BACK THIS HALLOWEEN TO DRAG YOU TO HELL! Mwu-HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Pleasant dreams.     

R.I.P JOHN ZACHERLE

I would like to say that many of these photos came from the GreGGory's SHOCK THEATER tumblr.










And, of course, a tribute to Zacherle would not be complete without this ditty. Also, check out these post from previous Countdown to Halloweens, here and here.


Wednesday, October 19, 2016

MONSTER PHOTO FUN 2016

You knew it was coming. More Monster Photo Fun. The spawn of the old Cracked Magazine monster issues and the Topps You'll Die Laughing Cards. As always, click on the photo to enlarge.

Only a true monster movie fan will get that joke.


Here are links to the previous post featuring Monster Photo Fun.

Monster Photo Fun 1
Monster Photo Fun 2
Monster Photo Fun 3
Monster Photo Fun 4
Monster Photo Fun 5
Monster Photo Fun 6
Monster Photo Fun 2015

BTW, you will notice an improved quality, thanks to my new computer. Enjoy!
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