The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

”Aunt Jemima Pancakes” with Apple Rings

Pancakes in ten shakes. And with apple rings!...

by tennwriter

People of the Orient

Nothing adds flair to a pedestrian home like the ceramic figurine. Delicate and painted in rich colors, they lend an air of sophistication t...

by MeshuggaMel

Splash Dance

AM/FM Shower Radio...

by Jason Mecier

Geraldine & Ricky Perform @ FBA

What we have here is a confluence of kitscheries. We have a tall, hip, rapping black guy named Tall interviewing Geraldine and Ricky, a Chri...

by tennwriter

The Red Caboose Motel, Strasburg, PA

Located in Strasburg, PA, near the Amish country, this motel’s doors were first opened (or should I say slid open!) in 1969. All rooms...

by markpnyc

Boobs and a Weener and a Caved-in Chest

When you lift up his furry face, his naked body is exposed!...

by adam

Life is Picnic Shoes

While I’m not convinced that life is always a picnic, I have to admit that it’s nearly impossible to be grouchy when wearing the...

by windupkitty

Lobby Cards for the film Black Belt Jones

These are original lobby cards printed in 1974 to promote one of the greatest films of all time. I have the LP of the original soundtrack to...

by windupkitty

Collection of Edward Mobley Squeaky Toys

Before there were dogs, there were toddlers, and those toddlers apparently liked dog toys. These were obviously created as learning tools as...

November 17, 2009 by windupkitty

10 comments

Dionne Warwick’s “The Psychic Within” Boardgame

Still in the shrink wrap....

by Jason Mecier

7 comments

The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls

Lynda and Jools Topp, Kitsch Goddesses The Topp Twins documentary* just won the Toronto Film Festival, beating out Michael Moore’s Cap...

by Julie Brumlik

Ann Miller, Great American Soups Commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swDzAPvj6k8 The fabulous Ann “Tappy Toes” Miller in this 1970 commercial for Great American Soups...

by tennwriter

Kitschy Cool Cat

I’ve had this thing for years. I flipped when I saw him, but I remember I got the dreaded look of “why would anyone buy that pie...

by Nessa

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BeDazzler

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by Jason Mecier

Ronco Miracle Broom

Why bother sweeping or vacuuming up those cigarette butts from your shag carpet when you can use this? As seen on TV!...

by Jason Mecier

Elvira Beer

Elvira herself gave me this delicious Night Brew Dark Lager....

by Jason Mecier

Farrah Fawcett Shampoo

Now I know it to be an Urban Legend, but I used to believe that just over the border, somewhere in Mexico, there still stands a little store...

by Jason Mecier

Mi Mi’s Cafe, Grant City, Alabama 9/15/9

My mother, sister Amy and I got there just as they were closing up Sunday dinner (noon), so we had the cafe to ourselves. I ordered “U...

by Julie Brumlik

Snuggy

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November 16, 2009 by Jason Mecier

6 comments

1957 Classic Rug

Rug or wall hanging optional, this mass-produced 30” x 20″ piece combines the almost lost craft of automotive design rug-making ...

November 14, 2009 by Markydoodle

5 comments

Good 2B Alive Coffee

Men just HATE that organic coffee. Men are supposed to drink their coffee black and hardcore. Well, “organic” has a new face tha...

by Mooshe

Fortress pay phone

Ever notice all those sad, forlorn, used-to-be-a-pay-phone locations? You know, in bus stations, or restaurants, or casinos, near the restro...

November 13, 2009 by MeshuggaMel

Elvis Is King christmas card

Elvis Is King Christmas Card. The greeting inside reads, "He Is The King! Merry Christmas"....

by Peter Kimmel

Hello Pussy

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by Julie Brumlik