There are plenty websites features gun-toting glamour models (example, NSFK), and those naughty scamps The Cramps did have a song about, umm, Bikini Girls With Machine Guns, but it takes the Japanese Film Industry to take it to the illogical conclusion.
My version, unsurprisingly, is far more wholesome.
Bonus - You want a bonus as well ? OK. Fibonacci Pigeons
BONUS 2 - Barbie, The Psychotic Bitch
I'm sure you'll remember Fred Farkel, and the Fickle Finger of Fate. Or maybe not. Well, you've got to appreciate their fashion sense.
Here they are on a trip to the Giant Rock of Bundy County, and it's Freda Farkel who grabs the headlines, by squeezing her amply-cushioned posterior into a extreme-flared denim jumpsuit. Stylish, and due to make a comeback in the next YSL Catwalk Show.
Bonus - Commemorate the next royal wedding in style !
I might be mistaken, but I think this family is visiting the Mercury-Redstone 3 re-entry vehicle. Better known as Freedom 7, this was the space craft that carriewd the first American into space. If you want some info, well, you could try Wikipedia.
Bonus - Paper Aeroplanes ....from Space !
I know use this comic suggestion way too often, but seriously. Isn't that a bloke in a dress?
The broad shoulders, the strong forehead...it's a man !
Whether it's a perversion or an FBI undercover agent or maybe a witness protection programme initiative, I don't know. But I'm sure it's more likely that's Charles not Charlene.
BONUS - Men are better than women at MultiTasking - Proof
Cafe Caliente. But, if my knowledge of Spanish slang is up to par, Caliente is slang for "street-walker".
So, old Mildred in the picture isn't really sending out the right message.
In fact, the Caliente problem has affected bigger corporations than this cafe.
Bonus - Angry Wet Cat. Ronseal
Ye Gods !
That's a powerful set of lungs on this young lady. Pass me the volume control.
Bonus - How Odd. Grabb's Encyclopedia of Flaps
What sort of prehistoric, obscure monster lives in Lake Wanashatahanee, Maine ?
Fish.
Loads of fish, living in murky, silty waters, and so impoverished that they form a feeding frenzy for bread.
Bonus - Nuclear Weapon vs Navy Blimp. Easy call.
Mrs Emily Hackenbush, playing Glinda the Good Witch in San Isadore's annual Wizard Of Oz parade.
Bonus - DIY Idea - USBPoo
Maybe the slide colours have faded slightly in the decades since processing, or maybe it was a true reflection of the atmospheric conditions. Either way, I really like the colours in this slide, and I hope you do too.
Bonus Was discussing epic sea voyages at work yesterday, and this cropped up. Well, I found it fascinating.
Nice. Early 1960's from the car / fashion / caravan I guess.
Bonus - Random Garfield Strip Generator.
Or in English, The Texas Music Trio. Basically, a pre-fame outing for the trio who later found fame as ZZ Top.
It's True !
Bonus - GB Compared to....Iceland or other countries. Eye-opening.
BonusBonus - Cat Fail
If you're looking for local colour, then The Abattoir Hotel, Bermuda is the place to head for. (Providing that you don't mind the colour red.) The hotel is built on the site of the 17th century slaughterhouse, and incorporates many features of the original building. It certainly provides a surprise if you complain about the service.
Bonus : Autism activist Temple Grandin talks about how her mind works
In previous weeks, I've posted Tedious Tuesday pics which could actually be described as slightly interesting. Today's slide I hope, returns to the true meaning of Ted Tues. Boring pics.
Winter trees, with a dearth of leaves.
It's a shock to the system, I know, but I'll soften the blow with a pseudo-infra-red version of the same shot.
Not much better really.
This could have been another "Where In The World" quiz, but basically I have no definitive answer.
But New Zealand would be head of list of probables. I'd base it on the to UK-Style cars, parked on the left hand side of the road, and the union flag on the flag pole. However, the "Copra Buyers" sign suggests a Pacific region.
But the two kickers :
Bonus - What your resume looks like once you've had a complete nervous breakdown.
Mongolian Barbecue, not a food style that I particularly fancy... I mean, just look at that glorious selection of fried meat. Yum. And neither Mongolian in origin, nor a barbecue.
Bonus - For you Feline Petrol-Heads out there - Drifting Cats
Flamingos are bit of an enigma. Their spectacular coloration come from their diet, as most folk know. However, it actually derives from the Blue-Green Algae (and crustacean) rather than carrots.
It is also the Official State Bird of New Brunswick, and adopted as a mascot by the Belgian Paratroop Corp. How odd.
Bonus - The Hover Hand
Which provided the inspiration for The Monkees unsuccessful follow-up to The Last Train to Clarkesville.
Apparently
Bonus : The Last Train to Clarkesville.
( Beware - Larger than usual image if you click.)
The memories come flooding back. No, not of Clitheroe I hav never even been there or suffered from an attack of Clitheroes. I mean the ice cream van, and especially its stock.
Bonus - Heinz Automato 4 When Engineers have too many toys...
To complement yesterday's interesting architecture / good photo, here's the other extreme.
What looks like a nice little english village church, in a well exposed slide. However, the composition is atrocious. No foreground interest, too much featureless sky. Too little detail in the subject.
3 out of 10...could do better.
Bonus : Have a game of Red Remover !
A very black slide, with no information on it. Which is a pity, as I rather like this structure.
I'm guessing it's a public building, and the geometrical style make me thing Islam or the Middle East. Or maybe Moorish influences in Spain.
Anyone got an educated guess??
Bonus - Continuing the architecture theme... Detroit in ruins
der Heimatabend German or Austrian (folkloric) cultural evening; an evening of folk dancing, folk music, and skits related to the culture and customs of a particular region/town.
Or an excuse for Hansa and his chums to play around in leather underpants...
Bonus - Cheeky Little Penguin
People sometimes ask me "SlideGuy, how do you come up with titles for your BlogSpurts?" and I tell them "It's difficult. Sometimes I just stare into a cup of coffee and after several hours, I receive inspiration from...somewhere."
This slide is a perfect example : for some unknown reason, I was drawn to Bergthal Mennonite Church, which suggests that there's been some change in spelling since the slide was taken.
Bonus - They say that with great art, the eyes in the painting follow you around the room. In cyberspace...
Mmmmm Narrow gauge, tourist attraction....
I know there must be some trainspotters out there...
Bonus - Dramatic Kitty !
"Well Hello !"
Setting the heart a-flutter tonight, we have Kevin.
Bonus : 5 Incredibly Specific Magazines
"Stay in the Car" Always good advice if you're in a safari park, but rather crap advice for a day out.
Bonus - R.W. Atom - 'You've Lost That Loving Feeling' Odd. Very Odd
Apologies for the odd hue, but that's Ektachrome for you ! Three chaps taking a break from a wild party, and they've found a suitable corner for a chat, beer and smokes. However, it's the wild curtains I notice - apparently of a weaving / spining detail of the Bayeux Tapestry. Classy.
Bonus - Bong Deluxe !
Bonus 2 - Kung Fu Restaurant
Desmond married Edna (on the right), but to be honest, it was her sister Glenda (left) that he really lusted after.
Happy New Year, and all that guff. Woo, a new year... it's gonna be great (etc, etc, etc)
But let's not forget that the whole evening of debauchery wouldn't be possible without people working in bars, homes, power stations, hospitals etc/ And in my case, I was waited on by my team of Filipino Housekeeper for the whole night. I'm no monster, if you're worrying, I did let them celebrate the arrival of 2011 - just at midnight Filipino time. And by 'eck, did the girls (and ladyboy - as I discovered) appreciate their five minutes of relaxation.
Bonus - Happy Dog
