Alas, those cool looking novelties in comic books of the Postwar Era – Whoopee Cushions, stink perfume, Joy Buzzers, trick gum, etc. – weren’t all they were cracked up to be
I don't know if you remember Fun 'n' Stuff, the novelty store in the Riverside Plaza? I spent many a hard-earned allowance there on things like stink perfume, mouse-trap chewing gum, and Whoopee Cushions. Ah, the good ol' days! 🤣
I was that kid from Provo, Utah still waiting for my Capt. Marvel Decoder ring .. maybe Amazon has one??
I don't know if you remember Fun 'n' Stuff, the novelty store in the Riverside Plaza? I spent many a hard-earned allowance there on things like stink perfume, mouse-trap chewing gum, and Whoopee Cushions. Ah, the good ol' days! 🤣
What memories! I ordered the Sea Monkeys, and really wanted that giant doll-house. Thanks for the stories behind the memories, so very interesting.
Super fun article Andrew. Thanks!